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IoT Trends
Secure, Scalable IoT Device Management
Digi International
August 14, 2020
The IoT enables corporate, industrial and public sector organizations to control equipment and deliver services in ways that were not even possible a decade ago. Millions of IoT devices are now deployed around the world. And IoT device management is a critical component of those solutions.
Technical Insights
The 4 Stages of IoT Architecture
Alec Jahnke, Senior Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
July 31, 2020
Iot applications produce data. And where there’s data, there needs to be an IoT architecture that tells the data where to go, what format to use, how to get there and what actions to take based upon this data.
Technical Insights
IoT Architecture: Topology and Edge Compute Considerations
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
July 22, 2020
Internet of Things (IoT) projects can be complex, as there are many decisions to make. For any IoT project, you need to acquire communication devices such as radios and gateways, connect those devices using one or more connection methods and protocols, and ensure the devices function as required. An IoT architecture is the end result of these decisions.
IoT Trends
Digital Signage: Solving Challenges with Technology
Brian Kirkendall, Vice President, Product Management, Digi International
July 02, 2020
Digital signage is a dynamic and growing market, supported by the growth of high-speed networks, improved communications technologies, and the ability of digital signage to engage and inform. The key to success in this industry is in solving the challenges of speed, reliability and security.
IoT Trends
What Is Edge Computing?
Digi International
June 26, 2020
Edge computing is an Internet of Things (IoT) methodology that solves the challenges of latency and inefficiency in the process of transferring data between millions of connected devices and the cloud or data center. The simple idea behind edge compute is to manage data where it’s generated.
IoT Trends
What Is Connected Vehicle Technology and What Are the Use Cases?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 17, 2020
A connected vehicle is one that is capable of connecting over networks to nearby devices. Connected vehicles are an important factor in the advance of IoT. The use cases range from connected entertainment systems that connect with the driver’s mobile phone to Internet-connected vehicles that have bi-directional communication with other vehicles and intersections.
Technical Insights
Announcing Enhancements to Digi Remote Manager
Digi International
June 03, 2020
Digi Remote Manager is Digi's hosted solution for complete monitoring, management and secure control of Digi device networks, enabling network managers to quickly configure and deploy their IoT devices and then manage firmware updates with a few clicks. The newest release of Digi RM includes a range of features for ease of use.
Technical Insights
Cellular Routers, Extenders and Gateways: What Is the Difference?
Digi International
May 29, 2020
Cellular routers, extenders and gateways have similarities and differences in an IoT deployment, from managing communications to optimizing cellular performance to translating multi-protocol data from various radios and modems to IP protocol. This article describes the differences.
Technical Insights
What Are the Differences Between DigiMesh and Zigbee Mesh?
Digi International
May 25, 2020
The Zigbee protocol is designed for low-data rate, low-power applications. Digi offers several Zigbee products. Additionally, Digi offers DigiMesh® a proprietary mesh technology for those seeking a mesh protocol with fewer complexities.
Technical Insights
Measuring the True Cost of Network Downtime
Philippa Cheer, EMEA Marketing Manager, Opengear, a Digi Company
May 21, 2020
Network downtime is a common thread among enterprises of all sizes and across every industry. From brand damage to a decrease in productivity and financial repercussions, there’s a wide range of variables that are impacted by it.
IoT Trends
4G to 5G: How Long Will 4G LTE Be Available?
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
May 20, 2020
When selecting technology for IoT deployments, enterprises need to know how long 4G LTE will be available, whether 5G will make 4G obsolete, and how to plan their investment. The answer is that there will be a long period of time, probably at least a decade, when 4G and 5G will co-exist.
IoT Trends
Empowering SD-WAN with Optimized LTE
Digi International
May 15, 2020
The main purpose of any wide-area network (WAN) is to connect business users to their applications quickly and securely. SD-WAN side-steps the data center to improve performance, while maintaining the same level of security.
Technical Insights
Cellular Design Considerations for an Optimal IoT Strategy
Josh Jaeger, Director of Sales, WDS, Digi International
May 13, 2020
IoT developers have access to a wide variety of cloud platforms, embedded devices, sensors, and connectivity options. One of the most popular methods today is integrating cellular connectivity into your IoT application.
IoT Trends
Safety Trends in Traffic Management: Intelligent Transportation Systems and Connected Vehicle
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
May 08, 2020
Connected vehicle projects are underway in smart cities. Intelligent Transportation Systems teams in the government sector, have collaborated with technology providers and auto makers to research, test and pilot public safety programs on city streets with connected vehicles.
Technical Insights
Introducing Digi XBee Secure Sessions for Another Layer of Secure Wireless Communication
Digi International
April 20, 2020
Digi XBee Secure Sessions functionality is a password-secured connection between two nodes in a Digi XBee network (server and client) where the pair can send and receive encrypted data that only they can decrypt.
Digi XBee
Digi XBee Turns 15! Take a Whirlwind History Tour
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
April 15, 2020
The Digi XBee® family has turned 15. Look back at the history of XBee - small radios that provide the communications between machines, sensors, industrial tanks, drones, trains, medical equipment, cell towers and millions of other connected devices.
Applications
Smart Traffic Management: Optimizing Your City's Infrastructure Spend
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
April 10, 2020
Smart Traffic Management Systems are technology solutions that municipalities can integrate into their traffic cabinets and intersections today for fast, cost-effective improvements in safety and traffic flow on their city streets, simultaneously preparing for future technology evolution.
IoT Trends
Coping in Corporate During COVID-19: The View from Digi
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
April 08, 2020
With COVID-19, there is no longer a “business as usual.” The new normal is uncertainty. Yet, in some positive way, we are all in this together. After the worst fallout of the pandemic is past, our global society will have learned an enormous amount about how integrated we truly are.
IoT Trends
What Is the Smart Grid and How Is It Enabled by IoT?
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
April 01, 2020
The “smart grid” is the next generation electrical network - updated with communications technology and connectivity to drive smarter resource use.
Technical Insights
Work from Home Solutions: Safe Employees and Secure Networks
Digi International
March 26, 2020
With more workers remote, it's critical that enterprises support their staff with secure work-at-home options. The best solutions rely on your company providing a solid cellular connection for workers that is secure, highly reliable and robust enough to handle the increased throughput.
IoT Trends
Digital Signage Trends for Indoor and Outdoor Applications
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 11, 2020
The range of uses and types of both indoor and outdoor digital signs and kiosks has become an exciting trend to watch, and adoption is only going to increase. In fact the market is expected to reach more than 32 billion USD by 2032
Technical Insights
Embedded Computing: Designing for Ease of Manufacturing and Low Cost-of-Ownership
Alicia Lewis, Lead Technical Writer, Digi International
February 27, 2020
The embedded system-on-module (SOM) market has grown, offering diverse options for applications ranging from retail displays to aerospace components. They all incorporate embedded computers, but with very different requirements in terms of form, fit, and function within the final product.
Technical Insights
Machine Learning and Machine Vision Work Better with Real Time Edge Processing
Andreas Burghart, Principal IoT Technology Manager, Digi International
February 25, 2020
Among the most promising complementary technologies today are machine learning (ML) and machine vision (MV). Machine learning techniques can be applied to a wide range of machine vision image processing or classification tasks.
Applications
How IoT Temperature Sensors Are Revolutionizing the Cold Chain and Retail
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
February 22, 2020
In the supply chain, personnel such as truck drivers and grocery workers responsible for temperature-sensitive goods have traditionally read temperature gauges and recorded the results on a clipboard. Today organizations are moving to IoT temperature sensors.
IoT Trends
Digi News and Technology Updates: Embedded World, 5G, Machine Learning and Connected Vehicle
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
February 11, 2020
One of the biggest stories of 2020 is 5G. Various vendors at Embedded World 2020 will be showing off their latest 5G products. With download speeds of up to 6 Gbps, very low latencies and greatly increased network capacity, 5G truly is a next generation technology representing an exponential improvement over existing infrastructure.
Technical Insights
Open Source Licenses and Applications on Embedded Linux: a Practical Viewpoint
Michael Burr, Embedded Software Engineer, Digi Wireless Design Services
February 07, 2020
Developers of proprietary software are often leery of embedded Linux platforms, due to the implications of open source licenses such as GPL (the GNU Public License) for their applications. Here's a practical viewpoint.
Applications
IoT in Smart Grid Applications for Smart Cities: DistribuTECH 2020 Take-Aways
Sam Johnson, Account Manager, Digi International
February 05, 2020
DistribuTECH 2020 has come and gone until next year, and it's always great to look back on a phenomenal event and talk about the take-aways. The show allowed some of the utility, smart energy and smart city industries' top professionals from across the globe to meet, connect, collaborate, and have fun.
IoT Trends
Next Generation Retail Technology: How IoT, AI and 5G Will Impact the Shopping Experience
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
January 30, 2020
The retail shopping experience today is about data-backed customization and experience. With advances in IoT networking, connectivity and artificial intelligence, retailers can increase their reach and impact by moving toward more innovative, customer-focused technologies.
IoT Trends
IoT and Supply Chain Management: A Digital Revolution
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
January 22, 2020
IoT devices are revolutionizing every phase of supply chain management, from manufacturing through packaging, shipping, and delivery to an end point, and even handling of the product at the end point, such as a retail business.
Technical Insights
Going Global with Your Cellular Deployment
Josh Jaeger, Director of Sales, WDS, Digi International
January 18, 2020
As the Internet of Things becomes increasingly popular, more companies are looking to monitor and track their assets across the world. And many want the ability to sell their wireless products in global markets. This article provides important knowledge to support international deployment.
IoT Trends
Retail: Wireless Point-of-Sale Trends for 2020 and Beyond
Digi International
January 10, 2020
The point-of-sale terminal market is growing. In the digital age, consumers prefer the convenience of credit and debit cards as well as payment apps like Apple Pay, and cash is on the decline. Retailers who want to maintain their edge must adapt to the market, and for many, increasingly sophisticated POS and wireless POS terminals are the solution.
Digi International's 2019 Year in Review
Elizabeth Herberg, Director of Marketing, Digi International
January 02, 2020
With a customer-centric approach to delivering solutions that shift the paradigm and outcomes for its customers, Digi brings innovative products and services to fulfill its promise to deliver mission-critical connectivity just about anywhere in the world.
Digi Holiday Fun and Fundraising: Over $6k Raised for Charity
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
December 31, 2019
Digi International headquarters celebrated the 2019 holiday season with festive decorations, an ornament decorating contest and a holiday party, raising over $6k in the process.
IoT Trends
5G News, Updates and Projections
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
December 21, 2019
The reality of what 5G news is actionable and whether the latest information affects your business and planning depends on several factors, including your location, industry and use case.
IoT Trends
Sally Smith Is One of 2019's Most Influential Corporate Board Directors
Elizabeth Herberg, Director of Marketing, Digi International
December 20, 2019
We recognize Digi board member Sally Smith and congratulate her on being named one of WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors! Sally joined the Digi Board of Directors in 2018.
Technical Insights
Overcoming IoT Challenges: How to Make a Business Case
Alec Jahnke, Senior Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
December 13, 2019
What are the challenges of the Internet of Things today? Are there barriers impacting the move to Industry 4.0? And how can you prove out a concept that will help your organization’s bottom line?
Technical Insights
Digi ConnectCore 8M Nano: Developer Resources, Security, Scalability
Charlie Watson, Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
December 05, 2019
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.
Technical Insights
5G Applications and Use Cases
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
November 25, 2019
With 5G deployments underway, many people have questions about 5G applications and use cases, and what connected life will be like after the roll-out. The fact is, 5G will be transformational. It will enable many new applications that are not viable today, particularly in urban areas and cities.
Technical Insights
Secure Out-of-Band Management Through Digi Remote Manager
Brandon Moser, Manager, Professional Services, Digi International
November 24, 2019
Out-of-band management allows secure access to IT infrastructure, typically via serial ports. The implications are enormous for mission critical applications such as data centers that require equipment to achieve near 100% uptime.
IoT Trends
Digi XBee Tools Wins the 2019 Minnesota Tekne Award for IoT
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
November 21, 2019
On November 20, 2019, Digi International was presented with the 2019 Minnesota Tekne Award, in the IoT category, for Digi XBee® Tools. The set of tools, which rolled out in 2019, includes software and hardware solutions for every aspect of the IoT lifecycle: design, build, deploy and manage.
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