Uniquely IoT: Why IoT SIMs should be treated differently from traditional SIMs
by Ralph Heredia on Dec 3, 2020 9:00:00 AM
Some OEMs make the mistake of treating IoT SIMs and traditional mobile SIMs the same way, attempting to operationalize them in similar ways, without considering the financial models of IoT SIMs or the downstream effects of these business decisions. In this article, we will explore why …
How OEMs Can Successfully Monetize their IoT Platforms
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 26, 2020 12:04:01 PM
As manufacturers build IoT platforms that offer compelling experiences to their customers through a combination of hardware, software and digital services, many are struggling to effectively monetize these offerings in a way that will lead to lasting improvements in their business. In …
Operationalizing IoT SIM Management: Tips for Device Makers
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 4, 2020 9:01:11 AM
An Overview of IoT SIM States and What They Mean for OEMs The state of your IoT SIM card determines the services a device can access. At a high level, there are two different modes an IoT SIM card can be in; active and inactive. These two modes are further split into different "states …
Zipit's Platform Helps GRIDSMART Manage Connectivity Efficiently
by Dan Heredia on Aug 26, 2019 9:06:19 AM
GRIDSMART mitigates cellular overages, simplifies carrier integrations and SIM activations all by using Zipit's connectivity management platform.
Zipit and PursuitAlert Partner on IoT Fleet Monitoring Solution
by Dan Heredia on Jan 17, 2019 9:00:00 AM
PursuitAlert's solution for public safety leverages Zipit's IoT device management and connectivity technologies to connect to cellular networks and reliably communicate with cloud services.
Zipit IoT Value-Added Services support Samsung's SmartThings Tracker
by Dan Heredia on Jan 8, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Samsung’s SmartThings Tracker is using Zipit’s IoT Connect, Billing Manager, and Administrator to support a major new device rollout.
NB-IoT: A Narrow-Band Primer for the Internet of Things
by Dan Heredia on Sep 27, 2018 10:35:46 AM
NB-IoT is one of the most recently created cellular networks, built in an effort to support the explosive growth of IoT devices thanks to lower cost computing.
Aligning IoT Monetization Models with Customer Value
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 24, 2018 9:09:29 AM
The most compelling new "smart" products are those that align monetization and business models with the value being brought to customers.
An OEM's Guide to IoT, Part 1: Providing Value
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 21, 2018 1:41:44 PM
The Value Proposition of Connectivity
LTE-M: IoT Use Cases & Differentiating Features
by Dan Heredia on Sep 19, 2018 8:00:00 AM
LTE-M (and NB-IoT) are new network technologies that fall under the classification of LPWAN, or low-power wide area networks. You may be wondering, "why are so many companies starting to make a big deal about these technologies?"
Popular IoT Connectivity Options for Connected Device Manufacturers
by Dan Heredia on Sep 10, 2018 8:00:00 AM
"What IoT connectivity options are available for my solution?"
Overcoming IoT Development Challenges [infographic]
by Dan Heredia on Jun 5, 2018 1:38:23 PM
IoT solutions can help companies optimize processes, lower operational costs, create new revenue streams or deliver new and improved experiences to customers. Companies diving into IoT solution development, however, face potential challenges that can cause their IoT initiatives to sta …