Many companies think they need to design a proof of concept for their new products for a variety of reasons. When it comes to the internet of things (IoT), however, this type of undertaking is [...]
It’s often not obvious until you start getting into the details, but IoT devices are held to higher standards than consumer electronics. This includes radio performance (IoT devices need to have [...]
Cat-1bis has emerged as a viable and interesting option for IoT use cases, primarily due the the increasing demand for low-power, high-speed, and cost-effective connectivity solutions. Among the [...]
If you create a product, you need to test it to make sure it works. Seems simple enough, right? All too often, however, companies will fail to properly test each item that they produce, resulting [...]
From the 1980s through early 1990s, security systems for homes and commercial buildings were wired. They required sensors for each window or door that then were wired back to a control panel. [...]
In most areas, particularly in more urban settings, network operators have made system upgrades to support 4G LTE or 5G devices. Smaller network operators in more rural areas, however, may have [...]
Why IoT hasn’t scaled Pundits and salespeople have been talking for years about how the Internet of Things (IoT) will include billions of devices in just 5 to 10 years. While there has been [...]
The success of any IoT product hinges on how well requirements are defined and managed. From early development stages, developers need to implement a good system for tracking requirements. This [...]
It is feasible for many businesses to track an object, such as a fleet of trucks. If trucks are almost always in service, it makes sense for companies to pay a recurring fee to track them via [...]
The terms verification and validation are often used when developing IoT devices. They are both important to a successful product launch, but often people are confused about the differences [...]