Essential Components for a Successful IoT Ecosystem
by Frank Greer on Dec 8, 2021 11:30:30 AM
You don’t need to fully understand the intricacies of how IoT works in order to run a successful connected device business. But it’s helpful to know the basic IoT components that make up the ecosystem and how, together, they work to function as a whole. Let’s take a look at the six ma …
What Are ICCID & IMEI Numbers? IoT SIM Cards Explained
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 24, 2021 2:59:06 PM
Most people are familiar with SIM cards for cell phones. Though an IoT SIM card is similar, it’s different in that it supports IoT devices specifically with their network requirements and unique data consumption rates (check-in rates). Few people understand how IoT SIM cards work and …
Smart Farming: How IoT Is Transforming Agriculture (+ Examples)
by Frank Greer on Oct 26, 2021 12:10:31 PM
According to the United Nations, the world population is expected to grow to 9.8 billion by 2050. The internet of things (IoT) is poised to bridge the gap between current agricultural production levels and what will be required to support the needs of the world’s increasing population …
2G & 3G Sunset: Making the Transition to 4G and Beyond
by Ralph Heredia on Oct 22, 2021 12:08:49 PM
As technology has developed and Big Data has become ubiquitous, applications and devices have demanded increasing speed and power. For connected devices, speed is everything, and older 2G and 3G networks struggle to support sufficient speed. For this reason, carriers are planning a 2G …
Product Manager's Guide to IoT Fleet Management
by Frank Greer on Sep 29, 2021 8:00:00 AM
Fleet management operations of all sizes are taking advantage of the many ways IoT can improve their performance, including efficiency, safety, and ease of management. And the opportunity for further innovation using IoT is significant. A 2019 report from MarketsandMarkets estimates t …
Guide to IoT in Transportation (+Examples)
by Frank Greer on Sep 20, 2021 11:56:34 AM
The Internet of things (IoT) is improving the safety and efficiency of both public and private transport, benefitting municipalities and businesses operating in the transportation industry. The market growth projections for IoT in transportation are astounding, though not surprising, …
What Are IoT Sensors? Types, Uses, and Examples
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 30, 2021 8:00:00 AM
What would IoT be without IoT sensors? The answer is: nothing. Sensors are the foundation of an IoT ecosystem, providing devices with the ability to collect the data used to make things happen. Let’s take a look at IoT sensors in detail, including the types of sensors available, how t …
IoT vs. M2M: What’s the Difference?
by Frank Greer on Jul 26, 2021 2:20:34 PM
If you’re confused by the difference between IoT and M2M, well, you’re not alone. Even some of us in the industry consider these technologies to be the same, but with different labels. Let’s walk through what each is, the differences between them, and how to decide what technology to …
How IoT is Changing Business for the Better
by Ralph Heredia on Jul 16, 2021 8:00:00 AM
The IoT market is forecasted to grow to an incredible $1.7 trillion by 2025. IoT has developed a well-earned reputation for redefining the consumer experience with many everyday products. However, consumers aren’t the only ones who can benefit — IoT is for businesses as well. Accordin …
Understanding IoT Data Plans: What is Right for Your Solution?
by Frank Greer on May 10, 2021 12:06:42 PM
There’s no one-size-fits-all IoT data plan, making it difficult to know what to expect when you’re preparing to launch a new IoT solution. In this post, we share how to choose an IoT data plan and what considerations to consider when evaluating connectivity providers, so you can have …
IoT SIM Cards — an Introductory Guide
by Ralph Heredia on May 3, 2021 12:33:05 PM
The IoT SIM card (also known as an M2M SIM) is a variation of the traditional SIM which connects mobile phones to cellular networks and stores user information. The primary difference is that an IoT SIM card is intended to support IoT devices, with their unique data consumption rates/ …
IoT Data Plan Top-Ups: An Examination
by Ralph Heredia on Apr 30, 2021 12:15:14 PM
An annual growth rate of 27%. That’s what market insights group IoT Analytics estimates cellular and LPWAN-connected (low-power wide area network) IoT devices will do over the coming 4-5 years. When these types of devices make up this much of an industry’s future growth, businesses of …