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Ralph Heredia

Ralph Heredia

Ralph has an extensive background in connected devices, consumer electronics, personal computing and multimedia products. Before cofounding Zipit, he served as a member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Labs, Safari Systems and NCR, and served in Management and Product Development positions for several mid-market technology companies. He has been granted 21 U.S. patents for various inventions in the technology sector.

Posts by Ralph Heredia

What Is Fixed Wireless Internet? An Introductory Guide

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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 …

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LTE Cat-M1 Explained: Pros and Cons of LTE-M for IoT Devices

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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 …

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What is a Private LTE & 5G Network & Is It Right For Your Business?

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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 …

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Cellular IoT Explained: Is it Right for Your IoT Solution?

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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 …

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How to Sell a Subscription for Your IoT Product

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Although several different pricing models can effectively capture IoT value, one of the most popular is the subscription model since it allows businesses to monetize the value for the initial purchase and for ongoing use. Selling a subscription for an IoT product has several unique el …

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Top-Rated IoT Gateway Companies

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IoT gateways are used as a bridge to connect data from sensors or edge devices to the cloud. These gateways serve an important role in supporting an IoT ecosystem, as they not only establish connectivity but can also enable the seamless communication of data generated by sensors withi …

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4 Layers of IoT Architecture Explained

4 layers of IoT architecture

There’s a lot that goes into making IoT devices function as they should. All of the hardware, software, services, and applications need to work together seamlessly for an IoT system to be effective — and this requires a solid intentional IoT architecture. In this post, we’ll explain t …

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7 Exciting Edge Computing Use Cases

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Edge computing is getting a lot of attention in the world of IoT. Though we don’t see cloud computing going away anytime soon, if ever, there are several exciting opportunities for edge computing to continue to advance IoT technology. Here’s what you need to know about edge computing, …

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How To Plan a Successful IoT Deployment

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With as much buzz as there is about IoT and its many benefits, there is surprisingly little information available on how to successfully deploy a large-scale IoT project. Many businesses struggle to know where to even start. Some of the many challenges you’ll need to navigate when bui …

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7 Transformative Examples of IoT in Construction

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The construction industry faces challenges, including worker safety and unexpected cost overruns. Companies in this industry are continually seeking ways to improve operations, and IoT offers a new source of solutions. Here’s what you should know about IoT in construction.

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Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing: Why IoT Expansion Requires Both

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is constantly changing and evolving. As businesses pursue new opportunities, they’re finding new ways to adapt this technology to meet their company's and customers’ needs. One of the most interesting new developments in IoT is called edge computing, which …

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IoT Protocols and Standards: An Introductory Guide

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In the IoT space, there’s a lot of focus on the components of an IoT ecosystem, including how they work together and the incredible opportunities for leveraging the data and analytics produced. However, one critical piece of this puzzle, IoT protocols and standards, is often overlooke …

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