What Is an IoT Platform?
by Frank Greer on Feb 5, 2025 1:00:00 PM
Deploying an IoT solution brings significant value to businesses, but it also introduces complexity. From connecting devices to managing data, the multilayered architecture of IoT projects can be a challenge to navigate. Without a centralized IoT platform, you’re left piecing together …
How to Forecast Cellular Data Requirements for Your IoT Project
by Frank Greer on Nov 15, 2024 8:57:20 AM
IoT projects incur many different production and operating costs through product development and post-deployment. This includes costs related to hardware and software, network connectivity, and cloud storage and processing.
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 …
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 Subscription Billing Software?
by Frank Greer on Jan 4, 2023 12:10:20 PM
Standard pricing approaches don’t fully harness the potential of IoT businesses that want to allow their end customers to activate their own devices and select their own data plans. New monetization strategies are helping OEMs capture as much value as possible while benefiting custome …
IoT Cloud: An Introductory Guide
by Frank Greer on Sep 7, 2022 3:59:20 PM
Because the Internet of Things (IoT) generates so much data and is used for many real-time and near real-time use cases, an IoT cloud is crucial to experiencing the value of IoT. In essence, an IoT cloud is the support structure for IoT applications. In this article, we’ll explain wha …
IoT Smart City Technology: An Introductory Guide
by Frank Greer on Aug 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM
The Internet of Things (IoT) has demonstrated immense value to consumers and businesses. But these people and entities aren’t the only ones benefiting — cities, municipalities, and governments are also leveraging advanced IoT technology to make smart cities with increased quality of l …
6 Benefits of IoT for SMBs
by Frank Greer on Jul 7, 2022 10:27:07 AM
When you think of the benefits and advances derived from the Internet of Things (IoT), chances are you think of multinational industrial companies, government entities, and the like. These larger organizations do reap massive gains and opportunities from IoT, but they’re not the only …
What Is IoT Data Analytics? Benefits + Examples
by Frank Greer on Jun 2, 2022 11:47:35 AM
Companies that offer IoT solutions hold a wealth of information that they can analyze for business-transforming insights. This information can be related to device or application data, such as trending temperature levels in a refrigerated truck or the location of a piece of industrial …
Global IoT Connectivity: Understanding the Fundamentals
by Frank Greer on May 12, 2022 9:10:06 AM
IoT connectivity is an important component of any IoT solution, and deciding which option(s) to use to connect your device deployments is critical. If your company has a global footprint or has customers in many different geographic regions, then it may make sense to consider implemen …
3 Great Examples of IoT in Manufacturing
by Frank Greer on Mar 2, 2022 1:34:03 PM
The Internet of Things (IoT) may just be the most significant impact on manufacturing since the Industrial Revolution. This latest technology revolution is enabling industrial companies and manufacturers to gain productivity and enhance supply chain operations, leading to a safer empl …
What Are IoT Devices? An Introductory Guide (+ Examples)
by Frank Greer on Feb 23, 2022 4:00:31 PM
From smart home security systems to connected appliances to wearable health monitors, the internet of things (IoT) devices have taken the consumer market by storm. Now, the business world is eager to experience the benefits that IoT can offer. A variety of industries, including health …