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Greater Detroit Area Transit Agency Turns to Digi to Monitor Bus Fleet June 08, 2016 Applications
Suburban Mobility Authority for Rapid Transit Authority (SMART), a transit agency in the Greater Detroit Area, was faced with the realization that their automatic vehicle location (AVL) system was old, slow and inefficient.
State of Network Function Virtualization (NVF) May 31, 2016 IoT Trends
All Network hardware devices contain both a data plane and a control plane. The data plane describes the part of the network where data is forwarded, that's the easier network plane, and is handled by very mature standards for network addressing.
Introducing the XBee SX Module April 19, 2016 Applications
Welcome the latest addition to the XBee® family, the XBee SX! This is truly the muscle module of the XBee ecosystem. Its a perfect embedded wireless solution for OEMs that depend on reliable wireless communication.
Which Mesh Technology is Right for You? - Q&A Follow-Up April 14, 2016 Digi XBee
This FAQ provides some guidance for customers migrating from older Digi XBee technologies to newer models, answers some questions about DigiMesh vs. Zigbee, and provides some reference materials.
Solar Power Continues to Provide Electricity to Rural Residents in Africa April 08, 2016 Applications
Devergy installs solar grids to power remote villages in Tanzania. The solution involves Digi XBee® to connect the entire grid to measure energy consumption, enable remote monitoring, and through a Digi XBee Gateway, connect to the global cellular network.
Digi Goes to Nuremberg for Embedded World 2016 March 02, 2016 IoT Trends
At last weeks Embedded World, we made two exciting announcements. First off, this summer well begin shipping the Digi ConnectCore 6UL development kits.
How to Meet Critical Infrastructure Requirements with Cellular Devices February 03, 2016 Technical Insights
Critical infrastructure operations—whether it be an electrical substation, wastewater treatment plant, or traffic control center--are relying more and more on networked assets like sensors and control switches.
FogFinder Relies on Arduino and Digi XBee to Tap into New Water Source January 04, 2016 Digi XBee
No, its not possible to create water out of thin air. But, with a bit of engineering, scientists in Chile are turning foggy air into a reliable water source for nearby residents. The process is almost entirely natural—the sun desalinates the water, the winds push the water to a higher elevation, and gravity allows the collected water to flow back down to the village.Using large fog collectors...
Introducing XCTU 6.3 December 11, 2015 Digi XBee
A new version of everyones favorite XBee configuration software, XCTU, is here!
Troubleshooting and Testing Cellular Devices November 16, 2015 Technical Insights
More than 80% of products fail cellular certification testing the first time around. Thats why Digi Wireless Design Services (WDS) takes pride in our 100% cellular certification success rate guarantee. One company came to WDS to pass with flying colors and improve an important piece of their business—cellular communication to drive an efficient bin monitoring program.Today, BigBelly Solar...
Customer Showcase: Wireless Devices Around the World Rely on Digi November 11, 2015 IoT Trends
Every day Digi works with customers around the world to deploy connected solutions that businesses rely on. From the ability to monitor device health to using data to make more informed decisions-connected devices are modernizing business operations. Here are a few of the many companies we are proud to work with.PowerOwners | Solar EnergyHow do solar energy providers  measure the effectiveness...
The Next Chapter in the Digi Story: Connect with Confidence November 10, 2015 Uncategorized
In 2015, Digi refreshed its brand, after extensive research and listening to our customers about what means the most to them about Digi solutions. What we heard in those 500+ hours of research is that there's something our customers get when they choose Digi: trust. They trust the people, the products and the company.
Connecting the World Through Google Project Loon October 28, 2015 Applications
In a world where it seems like everyones online all the time--whether thats via smartphone, laptop, tablet, desktop, or even via a car--did you know that two-thirds of the worlds population doesnt yet have Internet access?
Digi Wireless Design Service - Prototyping October 26, 2015 Applications
Digi Wireless Design Services helps companies bring ideas to life (and market). With its world-class RF lab, experienced engineers and a library of proven IP, Digi WDS is the trusted partner for many with challenging prototyping requirements.
Connecting Grove Sensors with Digi XBee August 27, 2015 Digi XBee
Grove modules are quickly growing in popularity due to each sensor and actuator having the same standardized connector -- making it fast and easy to prototype a sensor project.In the words of Seeed Studio, "Grove is a modulated, ready-to-use tool set. Much like Lego, it takes a building block approach to assembling electronics. Compared with the traditional, complicated learning method of using...
Digi Wireless Design Services and Digi XBee Help Turn Soccer into a Smart Sport August 03, 2015 Digi XBee
In addition to getting a prototype to the event in less than a week, the system itself needed to be usable by an audience whose main focus and time is spent on the development of talent, not on tinkering with hi-tech gadgets. These are coaches, not techies.
Off-the-Shelf Components Connect NASA Wireless Experiment July 30, 2015 Applications
As part of a NASA initiative to efficiently experiment with new ideas and technologies, the development team created their entire wireless network out of commercial off-the-shelf components, including Digi XBee modules.
Digi XBee Takes Flight at NASA Wallops Flight Facility July 10, 2015 Applications
NASA launched a Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket from their Wallops Flight Facility. A Digi XBee module was used to collect sensor data, including temperature, air pressure, and 3-axis acceleration parameters.
Digi XBee-PRO 900HP Creates a Mesh Network With the Power to Save Lives May 26, 2015 Applications
When you're at work, how do you typically get in touch with your family if you need to contact them?
NVdrones Gives Developers a Platform to Quickly Create Drone Applications May 13, 2015 Applications
The core idea for creating the XBee was to create a module for wireless communications that gives our customers the option to choose the best wireless technology for the job, whether you need long-range communication spanning many miles using the 900MHz band or mesh networking with Zigbee or more data throughput using Wi-Fi.
From 3D Mapping to Data Collection: Digi XBee Gets Drones Off the Ground May 04, 2015 Applications
The commercial drone industry is still relatively young, but over the next decade, the civilian and commercial drone market is expected to more than double.
City of Visalia Upgrades Public Transit with Verizon 4G LTE April 27, 2015 Uncategorized
The city of Visalia had a cellular solution for their public transit system but it was built on a 2G network.  As 2G networks are slowly phased out over the next few years, coverage is becoming increasingly inconsistent.With the impending shut down of 2G, Visalia needed a way to modernize their public transit system. They worked with Digi to deploy the TransPort WR44 R throughout their fleet of...
BigBelly Solar: Smarter Waste Collection in Philadelphia March 24, 2015 Applications
Trash collection and recycling is a resource intensive process that costs U.S. cities roughly $55 billion annually. To help solve this problem, our Wireless Design Services team worked with BigBelly Solar, dubbed as the smart grid of waste and recycling, to develop a wireless solution that reduces the amount of resources needed to collect trash and recyclables.
Digi Visits Nuremberg for Embedded World 2015 March 03, 2015 IoT Trends
Wow, what a week at Embedded World! With so much happening and so many of our parters in attendance, Embedded World is easily one of our favorite events of the year. This year we showcased whats new with XBee by giving multiple hands-on workshops with the recently released XBee Zigbee Cloud Kit. These short demonstrations gave users a chance to see how quickly you can create an IoT prototype...
Digi XBee Tech Tip: How to Conduct a Digi XBee Range Test February 02, 2015 Examples and Guides
Have you ever wanted to test the strength of connections in your XBee network? Within the Digi XBee configuration software, XCTU, you can perform a range test.
Introducing The Official XBee Java Library January 27, 2015 Digi XBee
Creating Digi XBee applications is easier than ever, with all of the tools, resources and libraries available to you today. In this article we introduce the XBee Java Library to help developers complete projects faster.
One Small Step for XBee, One Giant Leap for Wireless October 01, 2014 Digi XBee
Soarex, a NASA sounding rocket, was launched into space with a Digi XBee® on-board.  The three-node network was the first Digi XBee Zigbee network to go to space.
The Beer Industry Gets Crafty with the Internet of Things March 12, 2014 IoT Trends
What do the Internet of Things (IoT) and beer have in common? Well, there was the Budweiser Red Light, an automatic hockey light thats programmed to go off when your favorite team scores a goal.
Digi Goes to Space - Digi ConnectCore in the Robonaut August 16, 2013 Applications
The NASA robot performs routine maintenance tasks and dangerous operations, freeing astronauts to focus on research and make the most of their limited time.  The second-generation Robonaut(R2), is currently deployed on the ISS.  
Bike Sharing & M2M: Digi Provides Wireless Network Solution for Tel Aviv Bike Rental, Tel-O-Fun July 29, 2013 Applications
Following the success of public bike rental systems implemented in many European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and London, the city of Tel Aviv rolled out Tel-O-Fun, integrating Digi gateways.
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