LTE-M: IoT Use Cases & Differentiating Features
by Dan Heredia on Sep 19, 2018 8:00:00 AM
LTE-M (and NB-IoT) are new network technologies that fall under the classification of LPWAN, or low-power wide area networks. You may be wondering, "why are so many companies starting to make a big deal about these technologies?"
Popular IoT Connectivity Options for Connected Device Manufacturers
by Dan Heredia on Sep 10, 2018 8:00:00 AM
"What IoT connectivity options are available for my solution?"
Overcoming IoT Development Challenges [infographic]
by Dan Heredia on Jun 5, 2018 1:38:23 PM
IoT solutions can help companies optimize processes, lower operational costs, create new revenue streams or deliver new and improved experiences to customers. Companies diving into IoT solution development, however, face potential challenges that can cause their IoT initiatives to sta …
Zipit Awarded Strategic IoT Product Award at AT&T Partner Exchange 2017
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 22, 2017 10:49:57 AM
Last month, the Zipit team attended AT&T's Partner Exchange Summit 2017, a gathering of IT channel partners focused on networking opportunities and a chance to highlight the interesting ways partners are leveraging AT&T's solutions in IoT and beyond.
OTA Updates Are Important for IoT Devices. Here's Why.
by Sam Elliott on Sep 13, 2017 12:16:19 PM
First, what are Over-the-air updates?
Why Do 3 Out of 4 IoT Projects Fail? Let's Fix That.
by Frank Greer on Jul 20, 2017 3:45:07 PM
At the 2017 IoT World Forum, Cisco unveiled research that said more than 60% of IoT projects fail in the Infancy/Proof of Concept (POC) stages, and only 26% actually get completed (and we shouldn't assume all of those 26% lead to tangible, improved outcomes - the true reason for IoT.) …
Five Considerations When Developing Connected Medical Devices
by Dan Heredia on May 15, 2017 1:50:43 PM
Internet-enabled devices, especially in the medical field, can have specific requirements that may not apply to traditional products. Looking forward 10 years from now, everyone may take their connected medical devices for granted, as you do when you consult your smart watch today. Bu …
Zipit Recognized in 2016 Market Guide for Clinical Communication & Collaboration
by Dan Heredia on Jan 18, 2017 2:54:24 PM
The Zipit® Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution™ has been recognized in the 2016 Gartner Market Guide for Clinical Communication and Collaboration (CC&C) platforms.
Secure the Facts: Communication's Role in Improving Sepsis Alerting & Intervention Time
by Dan Heredia on Oct 28, 2016 10:16:45 AM
Sepsis was named the most expensive disease to treat in U.S. hospitals in 2011, posing an estimated total cost of $20 billion annually. It became a Core Measure in October 2015, meaning it could be one of the twelve conditions chosen by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CM …
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 3: Security Isn't a Choice
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 20, 2016 2:59:50 PM
IoT Security has to be planned and designed into products from the beginning and not tacked-on as an afterthought. Period.
6 Important Features of a Secure Messaging Solution
by Colleen Patterson on Aug 9, 2016 2:40:36 PM
For more information on Zipit's HIPAA compliant secure messaging solution, visit our Products page or Contact Us.
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 2: Rethinking "Out-of-Box" Experience
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 7, 2016 7:36:40 PM
It is very common for OEMs to struggle with thinking outside the box - pun intended! For many brands that bring consumer products to market, the focus is clearly on the basic product itself and rightly so.