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IoT Trends
IoT in Manufacturing: Applications and Benefits of Smart Factories
Vitaly Kurduban, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
February 08, 2024
IoT Trends
The IoT and advanced technologies are transforming the manufacturing industry and powering a massive digital transformation. From manufacturing automation using robotics and “cobotics” — human/robot collaboration — to predicting equipment failure on the factory floor and tracking assets in a warehouse, the industrial IoT the future of manufacturing.
IoT Trends
Key Features and Benefits of 5G Technology
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
February 02, 2024
IoT Trends
What are the features and benefits of 5G, and what problems does it solve? Does everyone need to migrate to 5G? For the answers to these and other burning questions, read on.
Technical Insights
Announcing the Latest Digi Software Solutions for DAL OS 23.12 Firmware and Digi Remote Manager
Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
January 17, 2024
Technical Insights
We regularly enhance the Digi Accelerated Linux operating system (DAL OS) and Digi Remote Manager with firmware and feature updates. Meet the latest enhancements, with DAL OS 23.12.
IoT Trends
What Is NB-IoT? Narrowband IoT Applications
Digi International
January 11, 2024
IoT Trends
NB IoT, or Narrowband Internet-of-Things, is an LPWAN radio technology standard developed to efficiently enable a wide range of IoT devices and services. Here are some applications.
Technical Insights
Upgrading Infrastructure: Transitioning from Digi PortServer TS to Digi Connect EZ
Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
January 04, 2024
Technical Insights
The Digi Connect® EZ line is a family of complete serial connectivity solutions, with multiple options to meet a range of application needs. Learn how to quickly and easily transition from Digi PortServer TS to Digi Connect EZ.
IoT Trends
Digi Meets 2024 Head-On, with Our 2023 Year in Review
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
January 02, 2024
IoT Trends
Digi International is growing, with many business drivers at work. This blog post by Ron Konezny, Digi President and CEO, shares the highlights from the previous year and the outlook for the future.
IoT Trends
How to Make Use of IoT in Asset Management
Digi Guest
December 14, 2023
IoT Trends
Asset management and monitoring involve managing and monitoring an organization's assets throughout their lifespan. These assets may be physical, such as machinery, equipment, or vehicles. Or they can be digital, like software licenses.
Applications
The Ethernet Serial Converter: Key to Serial Management Infrastructure
Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
December 06, 2023
Applications
Ethernet serial converters, also known as serial terminal servers and serial device servers, play a crucial role in facilitating the integration of this serial equipment into modern Ethernet networks. Learn more in our blog post.
IoT Trends
Modernizing Utility Infrastructure with Serial Connectivity
Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
November 20, 2023
IoT Trends
Our aging utility infrastructure must modernize to combat threats such as more demand, cyber threats and severe weather. In this article, we share modernization strategies for legacy utility infrastructure with serial connectivity.
Applications
Digi TX40 Cellular Router Solution – Use Cases and Advantages
Gregory Hill, Director of Product Management, Digi International
November 10, 2023
Applications
The Digi TX40 5G cellular router — part of the complete Digi SAFE™ solution — provides public safety service fleets with the rugged, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions they need, from secure data-sharing to highly reliable communications for situational awareness, and connectivity for all onboard and body-worn systems.
IoT Trends
What Is the Smart Grid and How Is It Enabled by IoT?
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
November 02, 2023
IoT Trends
The “smart grid” is the next generation electrical network - updated with communications technology and connectivity to drive smarter resource use.
Technical Insights
The Latest Software Updates for DAL OS 23.9 and Digi Remote Manager
Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
November 01, 2023
Technical Insights
The Digi Accelerated Linux operating system (DAL OS) provides powerful intelligence to our solutions, enabling automation, security, out-of-band management and other sophisticated capabilities. In this blog, we share the latest updates.
Technical Insights
XBee Buying Guide
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
October 30, 2023
Technical Insights
What is XBee®? And how do you choose the right one for your use case? In this XBee Buying Guide, learn how to compare XBee module types, select from short range, long range and cellular modules, and compare wireless communication protocols like Zigbee and DigiMesh®.
IoT Trends
5G Edge Computing: How It’s Setting the Stage for Industry 4.0
Vitaly Kurduban, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
October 27, 2023
IoT Trends
5G edge computing offers superior network performance for industrial IoT and industrial automation, offering enhanced throughput and significantly reduced latency when compared to its 4G LTE predecessor. Learn more in our blog and access our Industry 4.0 eBook.
IoT Trends
10 Ways IoT Edge Computing Can Transform Business in the Digital Age
Digi Guest
October 20, 2023
IoT Trends
This article explores the transformative power of IoT and edge computing for business, by delving into 10 use cases. Learn how it could reshape your business’s digital operations.
Applications
The FIPS 140-2 Encryption Standard and Use Cases
Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
October 13, 2023
Applications
FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) provides compliance rules for cryptographic modules - hardware and software - to encrypt sensitive data. It is required for all government agencies and contractors, and can be used by any organization for cybersecurity. Digi cellular solutions are FIPS 140-2 validated.
Applications
What Is Industrial IoT (IIoT)? Definition, Use Cases and Application Examples
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
September 29, 2023
Applications
The Industrial Internet of Things is the use of connected smart devices in industrial applications for purposes such as automation, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Applications
5G and Law Enforcement: Communication Speed and Reliability
Andy Vallejo, Regional Sales Manager-Government, Digi International
September 28, 2023
Applications
5G is a game changer for law enforcement, enabling fast, reliable and secure communications for all the wireless devices police officers use. Learn more in our blog.
Technical Insights
Digi ConnectCore 8M Nano: Developer Resources, Security, Scalability
Andreas Burghart, Principal IoT Technology Manager, Digi International
September 25, 2023
Technical Insights
Digi International recently announced availability of the Digi ConnectCore 8M Nano Development Kit. The Digi ConnectCore® 8M Nano is designed to meet the needs of organizations developing industrial, medical, agricultural and transportation products that require advanced connectivity and multimedia capabilities.
IoT Trends
Wi-Fi 6 Compatible Devices and Their Use Cases
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
September 22, 2023
IoT Trends
Wi-Fi 6 is a connectivity standard that brings improvements to speed, power efficiency and range. Learn about the technology advances and use cases in this blog post.
IoT Trends
What Are CBRS and Private LTE, and What Are the Use Cases?
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
September 16, 2023
IoT Trends
Private networks provide connectivity where regular Internet can't. This article covers the benefits of private LTE and CBRS – a version of Private LTE in the 3.5 GHz spectrum that is becoming increasingly popular in the US.
Applications
Strengthen Your Serial Connectivity Security with the Digi Connect EZ Product Family
Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
September 11, 2023
Applications
Today, many companies rely on legacy serial devices that are vulnerable to security breaches. By modernizing your serial connectivity with Digi Connect® EZ, you can fortify your network against potential security threats.
Digi News
Digi’s 2023 Wormburner Golf Event and Fundraiser
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
September 07, 2023
Digi News
Each year Digi holds the "Wormburner" golf tournament to raise funds for local organizations that support underserved communities. Check out the highlights from the 32nd annual event.
IoT Trends
Embedded Systems Cybersecurity Regulations: How Legislation Is Responding to Security Threats
Miguel Perez, OEM Product Manager, Digi International
August 29, 2023
IoT Trends
Embedded system cybersecurity laws are emerging that require developers of products with connected products to fully integrate security into their devices, and to enable ongoing security monitoring and maintenance. Our blog describes the emerging legislation.
IoT Trends
When Is 6G Coming, and What Does It Mean for 5G and 4G LTE?
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
August 24, 2023
IoT Trends
6G is expected to launch commercially in 2030. Steps toward commercial readiness include the shift to 5G Advanced in 2024-2025 and 6G requirements gathering in 2023-2026. 6G standardization is slated for 2023-2026. Evaluations of 6G will begin in 2028, preparing 6G for commercial release in or near 2030.
IoT Trends
Network Speed and Reliability in Transportation with WAN Bonding
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
August 15, 2023
IoT Trends
Network speed and reliability are critical for public transportation — supporting everything from security video to computer-aided dispatch/automated vehicle location, vehicle diagnostics global positioning as well as passenger Wi-Fi. Digi WAN Bonding can help.
Applications
The Mobile Command Center: A Rolling Tech and Comms Hub
Andy Vallejo, Regional Sales Manager-Government, Digi International
August 10, 2023
Applications
A mobile command center is a mission critical vehicle that is equipped for incident response in the field. This mobile command trailer, bus or truck operates as a central office — equipped with communications technology including satellite dishes, cellular routers and Wi-Fi connections to ensure connectivity anywhere.
Digi News
Announcing New Digi Software Updates for DAL OS 23.6 Firmware and Digi Remote Manager
Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
July 21, 2023
Digi News
Digi has added several great new features to Digi Remote Manager and DAL OS version 23.6.1.105. We invite you to take a minute and walk through the most important highlights.
IoT Trends
Utility Industry Trends: IoT, Digital Transformation, and Private Networks
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
July 14, 2023
IoT Trends
Utility industry trends revolve around the theme of digital transformation in utilities and smart cities. Today, utilities are working to upgrade their infrastructures in anticipation of numerous initiatives in renewable energy and decarbonization.
IoT Trends
Medical Device Security: What OEMs Need to Know
Miguel Perez, OEM Product Manager, Digi International
June 30, 2023
IoT Trends
Today, cybersecurity legislation is emerging that affects all medical device OEMs worldwide. Our blog shares insights on what developers need to know, and provides access to our white paper for more in-depth information.
IoT Trends
intelliFlow: Network Traffic and Data Usage Monitor
Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
June 09, 2023
IoT Trends
Digi intelliFlow — a key feature of Digi Remote Manager® — provides a graphical visualization of your network’s application data, focusing on the top 10 users or top 10 destinations, enabling you to monitor data usage and traffic.
Technical Insights
New Digi Software Solutions for DAL OS 23.3 Firmware and Digi Remote Manager
Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
May 25, 2023
Technical Insights
Digi has added new features to Digi Remote Manager and DAL OS version 23.3.31.129. We invite you to take a minute and walk through the most important highlights of our software’s latest additions and changes below.
IoT Trends
Can Drones Be Hacked, Tracked, and Used to Carry Passengers?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
May 24, 2023
IoT Trends
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.
IoT Trends
5 Benefits of 5G and LTE for In-Store Retail Experiences (2023)
Digi Guest
May 19, 2023
IoT Trends
As the retail industry evolves, adopting LTE and 5G technologies is becoming increasingly crucial for retail stores to stay competitive and meet ever-growing customer expectations.
IoT Trends
Digital Twin Examples
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
May 12, 2023
IoT Trends
Today, there are digital twin examples within manufacturing, supply chain, construction, oil and gas, and even retail. This article explores the emerging use cases as a range of industries embrace IoT and digital transformation, and seek to optimize the effectiveness of their deployments.
IoT Trends
Celebrating Earth Day and Environmental Sustainability
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
April 20, 2023
IoT Trends
Technology advances are increasingly able to support better choices — like more fuel-efficient vehicles and renewable energy sourcing. Technology is also behind important improvements in sustainability and reducing environmental impact of enterprises, municipalities and industrial operations. Learn more in this blog.
IoT Trends
WAN Bonding: Enhancing Network Connectivity and Reliability
Josh Flinn, Senior Principle Product Manager, Digi International
April 18, 2023
IoT Trends
WAN bonding combines two or more separate Internet connections into a single, virtual connection. The goal of WAN bonding is to improve network performance, reliability, and redundancy.
Applications
Digi TX Cellular Routers: 4G and 5G Solutions Built for Speed and Reliability
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
April 17, 2023
Applications
Digi cellular routers purpose-built for transportation support a range of use cases, from traffic management and connected vehicle to public transit, light rail and heavy commercial railway connectivity.
IoT Trends
Top 10 Most Futuristic Smart Cities in the World (2023)
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
April 14, 2023
IoT Trends
Smart cities in the world deploy IoT technology use resources more efficiently, reduce traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities, improve mobility, public transit and ride sharing, make buildings smarter and more efficient, and improve public safety.
IoT Trends
IoT-Based Environmental Monitoring: Types and Use Cases
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
April 12, 2023
IoT Trends
IoT-based environmental monitoring and clean technology support the detection of harmful pollutants and other environmental hazards, enabling governments and industries to clean and protect our air, soil, and water.
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