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 …
18 Top IoT Companies You Should Know
by Ralph Heredia on Apr 4, 2022 10:27:12 AM
The internet of things (IoT) industry is experiencing not only rapid growth but also aggressive innovation. According to McKinsey, over 25% of businesses currently use IoT technologies, and the industry is expected to grow at a rate of over 26% in 2022. You’ll find a variety of vendor …
3 Great Examples of IoT in Manufacturing
by Frank Greer on Mar 2, 2022 1:34:03 PM
The Internet of Things (IoT) may just be the most significant impact on manufacturing since the Industrial Revolution. This latest technology revolution is enabling industrial companies and manufacturers to gain productivity and enhance supply chain operations, leading to a safer empl …
6 Great Examples of IoT in Retail
by Frank Greer on Jan 17, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Adoption of the internet of things is growing exponentially across many sectors, and that includes retail. In fact, over 70% of North American retailers have expressed an interest in reinventing their supply chain with IoT-enabled solutions. When you think of the hundreds of thousands …