What Is IoT Connectivity? 12 Types Compared
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 20, 2024 12:15:00 PM
Choosing an IoT connectivity solution for your deployment can be daunting. As the IoT industry expands, so does the myriad of connectivity possibilities, with solutions like 5G, NB-IoT, and LTE-M emerging within the last decade.
MNO, MVNO, MVNE, and MVNA Explained
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 11, 2024 12:06:31 PM
As you explore cellular connectivity solutions, finding a partner equipped to help your business grow is crucial. MNOs, MVNOs, MVNEs, and MVNAs are all vital players in wireless connectivity, but understanding their distinct yet related functions can seem complex. And some providers, …
Automatic vs. Manual Network Selection–Which Is Best for Cellular Devices?
by Ralph Heredia on May 10, 2024 11:45:21 AM
Ensuring reliable connectivity is critical for the smooth operation of IoT devices. Reliability depends on signal strength, which can be variable—good signal today might falter tomorrow. This raises a key question for IoT deployments: should your devices automatically connect to the s …
4G and 5G Cellular Technologies for Video Monitoring & Surveillance
by Ralph Heredia on May 6, 2024 12:34:27 PM
The limitations of wired connectivity–like inflexibility and high installation costs in remote areas–have fueled the rise of cellular technologies for live video monitoring and surveillance. 5G and sometimes even 4G provide adaptable and scaleable alternatives. 5G technology matches t …
Complete Guide to VPNs for IoT
by Ralph Heredia on Apr 2, 2024 1:31:31 PM
Integrating IoT devices into the fabric of businesses and critical infrastructures comes with security vulnerabilities and risks that extend beyond securing individual devices to protecting a complex ecosystem. In an interconnected IoT or corporate environment, a single security breac …
What is Multi-IMSI and How Does it Work?
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 15, 2024 11:03:46 AM
OEMs face potentially high costs and technical barriers when managing devices roaming across multiple international networks without the appropriate SIM solution. Multi-IMSI technology offers a path to global scalability for OEMs, making it easier to manage devices in a wide range of …
What Is IoT Device Certification & Why It Matters
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 5, 2024 1:20:03 PM
No IoT device sidesteps the essential steps of testing and certification. This rigorous process ensures that devices meet safety, security, and performance standards before they enter the market. However, many new devices fail testing and certification on the first go.
7 IoT Trends for 2024
by Ralph Heredia on Feb 2, 2024 11:00:00 AM
Having spent over a decade in the constantly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) industry, we at Zipit have seen and continue to see significant changes. And our relationships with the top cellular carrier networks and our intimate understanding of OEM priorities and brand goals put us …
Transitioning to Cellular IoT: How to Make the Switch
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 15, 2023 9:12:58 AM
Internet connectivity is foundational to the IoT ecosystem, linking devices, sensors, and cloud platforms to facilitate communication. Cellular stands out as the optimal choice for IoT because of its global availability, reliable performance, and potential for monetization. Whether yo …
Cellular IoT as a Service: Your Guide to Recurring Revenue
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 30, 2023 11:08:28 AM
Offering IoTaaS alongside IoT devices allows your company to build recurring revenue streams and maintain a longer direct relationship with customers, which fosters brand loyalty. Cellular devices enable you to monetize connectivity as a subscription service to earn an additional stre …
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 …
IoT Device Management: How to Control Cellular IoT Devices Successfully
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 9, 2023 10:00:00 AM
The number of connected devices has reached billions, but the larger that IoT ecosystems grow, the more challenging they become to manage. More devices mean more cloud instances, databases, communications protocols, and networks. And the security, reliability, and scalability of conne …