OSS/BSS in Telecom: A Comprehensive Guide for IoT Applications
by Jim Greco on Jun 26, 2025 9:59:15 AM
OSS (Operational Support Systems) and BSS (Business Support Systems) in telecom emerged as a response to the shift from simple voice services to large-scale, multi-service networks that were too large and complex to manage manually. Designed to enhance network efficiency, streamline p …
Are Telecom Expense Management Systems a Fit for IoT Business Models? A Deep Dive
by Jim Greco on Apr 25, 2025 10:58:43 AM
Telecom expense management reduces a company’s expenses by integrating billing automation and data analytics into a single portal. In the telecom, cellular connectivity, and IoT management industries, access to data-driven metrics and transparent cost assessments are essential for sus …
How to Forecast Cellular Data Requirements for Your IoT Project
by Frank Greer on Nov 15, 2024 8:57:20 AM
IoT projects incur many different production and operating costs through product development and post-deployment. This includes costs related to hardware and software, network connectivity, and cloud storage and processing.
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 …
What is Consolidated Billing? Benefits + Examples
by Jim Greco on May 4, 2023 12:19:42 PM
Consolidated billing allows multiple bills for the same customer to be combined into a single invoice. This approach offers great simplicity and flexibility in billing and payments for both businesses and consumers. While consolidated billing is a popular strategy for any business pro …
What Is a Billing Solution and How Can It Grow Your Business?
by Jim Greco on Mar 21, 2023 12:35:54 PM
In the world of cellular IoT, a streamlined billing solution is vital to managing and monetizing an IoT product. The IoT industry has unique requirements, such as massive-scale deployments of thousands of devices (some with different subscription start dates) and multiple relationship …
Wireless Backup Internet for Business: An Introductory Guide
by Frank Greer on Mar 13, 2023 11:05:02 AM
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 …
Top-Rated IoT Gateway Companies
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 14, 2022 1:26:35 PM
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 …
IoT Cloud: An Introductory Guide
by Frank Greer on Sep 7, 2022 3:59:20 PM
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 …
7 Exciting Edge Computing Use Cases
by Ralph Heredia on Aug 30, 2022 10:37:36 AM
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, …
7 Transformative Examples of IoT in Construction
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 17, 2022 2:45:39 PM
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.
What Is IoT Data Analytics? Benefits + Examples
by Frank Greer on Jun 2, 2022 11:47:35 AM
Companies that offer IoT solutions hold a wealth of information that they can analyze for business-transforming insights. This information can be related to device or application data, such as trending temperature levels in a refrigerated truck or the location of a piece of industrial …