What is Network Redundancy and Why Is It Critical for IoT?
by Jim Greco on Nov 6, 2023 9:12:13 AM
Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Without it, productivity comes to a halt, and businesses face substantial financial risk. IoT products rely on connectivity, and OEMs face customer frustration with a loss of internet and may even put customer assets or secu …
Streamline Cellular Activations & Invoicing with the Zipit Connectivity Management Platform
by Dan Heredia on Oct 6, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Highlighting multi-carrier management and billing automation capabilities within Zipit's platform that improve workflow efficiency for Operations teams.
10 Key Features of an IoT Connectivity Management Platform
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 19, 2023 9:46:58 AM
IoT connectivity management involves the administration of all the necessary devices, networks, and data to test, deploy, and support the devices companies roll out themselves or sell to customers. As IoT deployments scale, managing connectivity becomes increasingly complex, and the p …
NB-IoT Explained: Is It Right for Your IoT Solution?
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 6, 2023 2:22:23 PM
NB-IoT, short for the Narrowband Internet of Things, is a form of connectivity designed to address the unique battery life and bandwidth requirements of some IoT devices. Standardized in 2016, NB-IoT extends the coverage for IoT devices on mobile carrier networks beyond the capabiliti …
How to Cost-Effectively Manage IoT Data Plans
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 20, 2023 10:27:05 AM
IoT devices generate, store, analyze, and transmit large amounts of data, but managing this data can be costly. IoT sensors continuously collect data from their surroundings that is then transferred over a cellular network to the cloud, where it is processed and stored. The true value …
6 Types of Wireless IoT Technology
by Frank Greer on Jun 19, 2023 4:15:00 PM
The Internet of Things (IoT) involves different kinds of continuously evolving technology, allowing for many connectivity options for connected device manufacturers. Each of these options has a range of advantages and disadvantages that must be weighed together. This article will help …
SIM Card Types and Sizes Explained
by Ralph Heredia on May 8, 2023 12:18:39 PM
SIM cards have been around for decades, and most of us are familiar with these small chips inserted into our smartphones. SIMs provide memory to store data and unique IDs to connect our devices to mobile networks. SIM cards were originally designed for mobile phones, but SIM types and …
What Is Fixed Wireless Internet? An Introductory Guide
by Ralph Heredia on Apr 3, 2023 3:08:24 PM
Access to broadband internet connectivity is vital for homes and businesses, but many recent studies reveal that millions of Americans still lack reliable internet access. In 2019, an estimated 21 million Americans lacked internet connectivity. More recent research suggests that the n …
LTE Cat-M1 Explained: Pros and Cons of LTE-M for IoT Devices
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 28, 2023 9:47:36 AM
Many massive IoT deployments require little bandwidth per device and leverage battery-operated devices, so power conservation is often important. 4G and LTE networks provide high-speed and high-bandwidth cellular connectivity but consume too much power for certain IoT applications. As …
Wireless Backup Internet for Business: An Introductory Guide
by Frank Greer on Mar 13, 2023 11:05:02 AM
Nearly all of us have experienced an internet outage at some point and know firsthand how inconvenient it is. But for a business whose operations depend on internet connectivity, an outage is more than inconvenient–it’s a serious setback to productivity and revenue. Even short outages …
What is a Private LTE & 5G Network & Is It Right For Your Business?
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 7, 2023 1:03:57 PM
The rise of 5G is revolutionizing how cellular IoT is applied to business operations, especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors. 5G offers the bandwidth, speed, and flexibility to connect devices and develop new business processes and solutions that may not be practical or ec …
Cellular IoT Explained: Is it Right for Your IoT Solution?
by Ralph Heredia on Feb 24, 2023 9:32:56 AM
Gone are the days when cellular networks were primarily used to transmit voice, connecting one person to another faster and farther away through a single device. IoT has taken advantage of widespread cellular coverage and expanded the use of cellular networks to connect the digital an …