The Evolution of Wireless Security SystemsJune 9, 2023From the 1980s through early 1990s, security systems for homes and commercial buildings were wired. They [...]
Should my IoT device have fallback?May 26, 2023In most areas, particularly in more urban settings, network operators have made system upgrades to [...]
Why IoT hasn’t scaledMarch 9, 2023Why IoT hasn’t scaled Pundits and salespeople have been talking for years about how the Internet of [...]
Five tips for better requirements managementJanuary 11, 2023The success of any IoT product hinges on how well requirements are defined and managed. From early [...]
IoT Business Case: Pay on DemandOctober 6, 2022It is feasible for many businesses to track an object, such as a fleet of trucks. If trucks are almost [...]
Verification vs Validation in IoT Product DevelopmentSeptember 13, 2022The terms verification and validation are often used when developing IoT devices. They are both important [...]
Successful Product Development Begins with Good RequirementsJune 27, 2022The successful development of any product starts with establishing good requirements. Requirements are at [...]
Understanding Key Terms From Cellular Radio Design Verification TestingJune 21, 2022Design Verification Test (DVT) is the process of checking each aspect of a new device’s design to ensure [...]
Start Your Iot Product Development Off RightMay 13, 2022If you want the best chance of a successful IoT product development, you need to start with a focus on [...]
White Paper: 10 Business Cases for IoT AutomationApril 22, 2022The personal computer is a powerful tool to create efficiency in a business. When computers were first [...]
Preparing for the 3G to 4G TransitionJanuary 27, 2022This is it; this is the year that 3G dies. All major carriers have announced their 3G sunset plans in [...]
IoT Business Case: Market ResearchDecember 9, 2021In any business, it is vital to understand what your customer wants and needs. Many organizations use [...]
IoT Business Case: Environmental MonitoringOctober 25, 2021Organizations of all sizes are looking for ways to lower their carbon footprint. To do this, they often [...]
IoT Business Case: US Medical Insurance LoggingAugust 24, 2021There are many potential IoT applications when it comes to health care. One application involves logging [...]
IoT Business Case: Vendor Managed InventoryJune 19, 2021Our next business case paradigm deals with managing inventory and cash flow on behalf of customers. With [...]
IoT Business Case: Contract EnforcementMarch 22, 2021When you have a contract to replenish consumables or usage of something, accurate reporting can make a [...]
Make No Assumptions When it Comes to Cellular System SecurityJanuary 27, 2021Security in cellular IoT systems is often misunderstood and occasionally neglected. Those new to IoT may [...]
IoT Business Case: Control/Management as a ServiceJanuary 12, 2021Using fewer resources is a good thing. Equally important is using resources more efficiently. Controlling [...]
White Paper: The Make vs Buy DecisionNovember 25, 2020One of the key decisions to be made during an IoT project is determining how to execute the technology [...]
White Paper: Wi-Fi vs Cellular for IoT ConnectivityOctober 27, 2020Connectivity is the lifeblood of any IoT device. It is literally the “I” in “Internet of Things” – so if [...]
IoT Business Case: Preventative MaintenanceOctober 26, 2020Preventative and predictive maintenance for static equipment, such as printing presses, fluid pumps or [...]
5G and Implications for IoT DevicesAugust 26, 2020What is 5G and why do people care? 5G stands for fifth-generation cellular wireless, and it’s next [...]
Receivers, Where Radio Performance Comes FromAugust 19, 2020We’ve talked about IoT device size and how cellular radio performance and antenna performance are [...]
Precision GPS for New OpportunitiesJuly 20, 2020It is now much more economical to consider applications that require higher accuracy than previous [...]
The Antenna Size EquationJuly 9, 2020When you’ve worked on hundreds of wireless products, you start to see patterns. Radio performance [...]
Understanding Cellular Carrier Certification RequirementsJune 24, 2020When developing a new product, one vital consideration is often overlooked: Cellular carrier [...]
White Paper: Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) TestingJune 11, 2020Everything you never wanted to need to know about radio waves and the human body. The FCC regulates radio [...]
IoT Business Case: Need Based ServicingJune 10, 2020This is one of the most intuitive uses of IoT. It’s simply the idea of only servicing or attending to [...]
IoT Business Case: Fleet ManagementMay 21, 2020In the first blog post of this IoT series we introduced a list of common IoT business paradigms F3 [...]
5 Reasons to Care About WiFi 6EMay 13, 2020In April, the FCC voted to open a new section of the spectrum, from 5.925 to 7.125GHz, commonly referred [...]
IoT Business Case: Track & ReportMay 7, 2020In the first blog post of this IoT series we mentioned a series of common IoT business paradigms F3 [...]
Antenna Isolation Testing for Devices With Multiple TransmittersMarch 24, 2020Why isolation testing matters When a product or system has more than one radio and at least one of them [...]
Business Cases for IoTMarch 16, 2020If you cannot name something, you can hold no power over it. Let’s talk about the Internet of Things [...]