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IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Edge Computing Examples Across Vertical Industries
Brandon Moser, Manager, Professional Services, Digi International
September 09, 2021
Edge computing processes data as close as possible to the process or thing being monitored by an IoT device. Edge computing can be performed by devices directly connected to sensors, by routers or gateways that transmit data, or by small installations of servers that are deployed on-site in a closet or enclosure.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Selecting an IoT Device Management Platform - with Deployment Examples
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
August 31, 2021
In this article we share deployment examples and selection criteria to support the choice of an IoT device management platform, including the most critical functionality, such as monitoring, remote management and security, as well as key features like APIs and out-of-band management.
Applications
Applications
What Is IoT Device Management and Why Do You Need It?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
August 24, 2021
IoT device management provides administrative access to a deployed network of Internet of Things devices. These connected devices must be monitored for security and uptime. The system sends notifications to an administrator, who has secure access to troubleshoot those devices, update their firmware and reboot them if needed.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Infrastructure Spending: How Smart Cities Are Rolling Out IoT Projects
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
August 10, 2021
Today, as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, government leaders — particularly in the U.S. — are preparing to address these shortcomings with funding equal to the scale of the problem.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Digi EX50 5G: Next Gen Wi-Fi 6 Router for Business and Commercial Applications
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
August 05, 2021
Wi-Fi 6 router solutions come in a number of different flavors today. Digi EX50 is Digi’s next-generation enterprise-grade 5G cellular router with Wi-Fi 6, serving the demanding requirements of commercial and light industrial applications.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Introducing the Digi LoRa / LoRaWAN Device-to-Cloud Solution
Digi International
July 13, 2021
Low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN) are rapidly growing, as enterprises and industrial operations seek to manage ever more complex network needs. Adding to its breadth of offerings for LPWANs Digi has launched a ready-to-deploy LoRaWAN solution for a range of use cases from agriculture to smart city lighting to water management.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
IoT in Healthcare: Applications and Use Cases
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
July 08, 2021
IoT in healthcare is a fast-growth area for a range of reasons, including the ability for connected devices to gather data, provide alerts, and automate critical processes. The healthcare industry is rapidly adopting Internet of Things technologies in everything from wearables to patient monitoring in order to improve accuracy, promote efficiency, reduce costs and enhance health and safety.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
6 Traits of a Sustainable City (With Examples)
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 17, 2021
A sustainable city incorporates eco-friendly practices, green spaces and supporting technology into the urban environment to reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions, enhance air quality, and protect natural resources.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Digi Launches the ConnectCore 8M Mini
Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 15, 2021
Based on the NXP® i.MX 8M Mini application processor, the integrated Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini SOM platform helps OEMs reduce their development costs and realize a lower total cost of ownership
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
2G, 3G, 4G LTE Network Shutdown Updates
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
June 08, 2021
Cellular networks are changing, and some are sunsetting. This leads to many concerns and questions from businesses, governments and industries with deployed devices based on older networks. When will 2G go away completely? When will 3G networks sunset?
Applications
Applications
10 Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems
Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 04, 2021
Embedded systems are at the heart of many different products, machines and intelligent operations, across every industry and sector today. Embedded devices and software play a crucial role in the functioning of cars, home appliances, medical devices, interactive kiosks and other equipment we use in our daily lives. This article covers a range of embedded system examples.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Digi Chosen by Vodafone as an IoT Technology Partner
Digi International
May 31, 2021
Digi has been selected by Vodafone as one of three exclusive IoT solutions partners in the Vodafone Partner Device Program. Vodafone is the largest mobile and fixed network operator in Europe and a leading global IoT connectivity provider.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Edge Computing: Saving Bandwidth, Time and Money
Brandon Moser, Manager, Professional Services, Digi International
May 28, 2021
Edge computing helps to manage several IoT and networking challenges, such as the large volume of data collected at the edge, and the need to manage cellular data usage. When some of the compute resources and data management are handled at the network edge, it simplifies data management and reduces network traffic.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
12 Fun Facts About IoT - 2021
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
May 24, 2021
These IoT fun facts include insights behind the scenes of the IoT, which is a global system of interconnected devices, machines and objects that collect, share and send data over a network without the need for human intervention.
Digi XBee
Digi XBee
New IoT Gateway Speeds Time-to-Market for XBee Developers
Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
May 13, 2021
Digi IX15 offers the reliability and fast time-to-market of a thoroughly tested, pre-certified gateway, so product development resources don’t need to be tied up in certification challenges.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
What Is an Embedded Operating System?
Gabriel Valcázar, Embedded Software Engineer, Digi International
April 30, 2021
An embedded operating system is the brain of a product. It is engineered and optimized to improve the efficiency of controlling the hardware resources, drive graphics processing, and decrease response time for the tasks performed by the device.
Digi XBee
Digi XBee
Remote Device Management and Digi XBee® Cellular
Alec Jahnke, Senior Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
April 23, 2021
Welcome to the next post in our series on IoT device management with Digi Remote Manager® (Digi RM).
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Earth Day 2021: Doing Our Part for a Greener Future
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
April 22, 2021
Digi’s goal and environmental approach is to foster responsibility in daily operations and to meet or exceed the compliance requirements of all applicable environmental legislation and regulations as well as other voluntary measurements to which we subscribe.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
Choosing the Starting Point for Embedded System Design
Ron Singh, Sales Director, EMEA Distribution Sales, Digi International
April 16, 2021
When designing products with embedded systems, it's critical to remove any obstacles to success. Time to market is typically critical. You don’t want anything to slow down your process for avoidable reasons, like not having a clear vision of your end goal, or not having the right resources to be successful.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
What Do IoT Devices Do? IoT Device Examples
Alec Jahnke, Senior Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
April 16, 2021
In countless ways, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming a wide range of industries and sectors by bringing unprecedented levels of automation, intelligence, and connectivity at price/performance points that were previously unthinkable. This blog shares IoT device examples and how they work behind the scenes.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Can 5G Help the Environment?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
April 03, 2021
As 5G networks roll out, the benefits will be enormous across many different sectors, including energy and resource management. Anything that can be optimized to run better, faster and with fewer resources will have a positive impact on the environment. This article explores ways in which 5G can have a positive impact.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
How Do IoT Devices Communicate?
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
March 26, 2021
Internet of Things (IoT) devices communicate is dozens of different ways, using hundreds of different protocols. In this article we cover the common elements in an IoT device network and provide examples of how devices send and receive data.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
What Is 5G Network Architecture?
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
March 19, 2021
In this article we provide an overview and everything you need to know about 5G network architecture, including the capabilities 5G architecture makes possible and how connected applications can benefit from it.
Applications
Applications
The ROI of Remote IoT Device Management
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 13, 2021
As adoption of the Internet of Things continues to accelerate and broaden, the costs of managing and maintaining networks of sensors, modems, and other connected devices can escalate. For that reason, you need a management strategy that provides a "single pane of glass" to monitor, manage, troubleshoot and update those devices.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
Zigbee vs. Bluetooth: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your IoT Application
Digi International
March 05, 2021
Both Zigbee and Bluetooth wireless protocols are widely used for local communications in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and there are some trade-offs to review in choosing the right one for your application
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Partnering with AT&T and FirstNet on Extended Primary Communications
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 02, 2021
Extended primary subscribers are an extended community that help support our first responders, from the mitigation, remediation, overhaul, clean up and restoration to the provisioning of other services required an emergency or its aftermath.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
New Updates in Digi Remote Manager
Digi International
February 23, 2021
The latest release of Digi Remote Manager® introduces the Automations functionality in the new UI and enhancements focused on subaccount management. The features in the previous release were focused on ongoing support of FirstNet® certification.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Can Drones Be Hacked, Tracked, and Used to Carry Passengers?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
February 20, 2021
Drones are developed with increasingly diverse use cases over time. From toys to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for everything from movie making to military surveillance and combat to a huge range of uses in commercial markets, drones have come a long way since their inception.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
Selecting the Right Enterprise Router and the Right Location to Install It
Digi International
February 11, 2021
Enterprise routers come in many different levels of performance, with many different features. Selecting the right one is important, as is optimizing that performance with correct placement in your building during the installation process. This article covers both of these topics.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
Wait! Don’t Deploy Connected Devices Without This
Brandon Moser, Manager, Professional Services, Digi International
February 05, 2021
How you configure connected devices prior to deployment can make all the difference in your ability to gain critical insights and rapidly distribute firmware updates and security patches.
Applications
Applications
FirstNet Ready™ Digi TX54 Mobile Communications Router for First Responders and Extended Primary Users
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
February 03, 2021
Digi TX54 cellular routers for ITS and transportation systems support Band 14 capability operated by AT&T and FirstNet®, enabling priority and pre-emptive communications when they are needed for public safety and emergency response.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
Secure Networks and Private APNs: How Digi Professional Services Can Help
Nathan Kurtz, Implementation Manager, Digi International
January 29, 2021
Digi’s Professional Services regularly advises companies who provide remote monitoring to their customers to ensure they are deploying secure and robust solutions that can be monitored and maintained over time.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
How the Pandemic Accelerated the Need for IoT Solutions
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
January 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions for accelerated adoption of communications technologies and automation that draw on the capabilities of the Internet of Things across every business, industrial and government landscape.
Looking Back, Looking Forward - Digi CEO Insights Moving Into 2021
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
December 29, 2020
The year 2020 brought a life-altering pandemic, but the Digi International team responded well - shifting gears, making major adjustments to protocols and the work environment, and ultimately coming out strong.
Technical Insights
Technical Insights
XBee vs. Zigbee: A Simple Comparison Guide
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
December 23, 2020
In this article, we provide a simple and clear comparison between XBee and Zigbee, including how and when to use them, and the relationship between them.
Applications
Applications
NYC Intelligent Transportation Project Wins ITS-NY Award, Advancing ITS
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
December 17, 2020
Digi congratulates the New York City Department of Transportation for winning the 2020 ITS-NY Project of the Year Award, in the category of ITS Communications Systems. The project involved an enormous infrastructure upgrade across all five NYC boroughs, including installation of Digi cellular routers at every intersection.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
An Introduction to Smart Transportation: Benefits and Examples
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
December 09, 2020
Smart transportation supports management, efficiency, and safety, using new and emerging technologies to make moving around a city more convenient, more cost effective and safe.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
Remote Worker Update: BYOR Is the New BYOD
Digi International
November 30, 2020
Many remote workers today are connecting to email, corporate servers, Zoom and other videoconferencing services over our home Wi-Fi routers. In many cases these home routers are being pushed to the brink between remote work, online school, Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services, resulting in productivity and security issues.
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
NEW! Digi Remote Manager Enhancements
Digi International
November 19, 2020
The latest release of Digi Remote Manager greatly enhances the user experience of data streams by introducing this functionality in the new UI, enhancements focused on Subaccount Management, and many other usability enhancements
IoT Trends
IoT Trends
5G and the Future of Telemedicine and Remote Surgery
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
November 06, 2020
We are at a turning point for telemedicine (also known as telehealth). For hundreds of years, interactions between doctors and patients have been mostly face-to-face in medical offices, hospitals, homes and care facilities. But today, new technologies and faster networks like 4G LTE and 5G are changing the face of healthcare.
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