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Wireless Backup Internet for Business: An Introductory Guide

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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 …

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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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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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What is Subscription Billing Software?

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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 …

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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

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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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IoT Cloud: An Introductory Guide

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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 …

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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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IoT Smart City Technology: An Introductory Guide

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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 …

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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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6 Benefits of IoT for SMBs

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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 …

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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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