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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
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
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.
IoT Trends
IoT Drones: How the Use Cases for Drones are Changing
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
October 24, 2019
Drones have been around for a long time, yet it is interesting to see the uses cases that are emerging, especially in the Internet of Things realm. Drones are fun toys, and many people fly them as a hobby. But over time more commercial and professional drones are being deployed for a range of business applications and critical missions.
IoT Trends
Meet the Digi EX15 Cellular Extender for Retail and Enterprise Connectivity
Digi International
October 17, 2019
The new Digi® EX15 LTE cellular extender is an affordable high-speed device designed to help improve the customer experience in retail stores and branch locations. This powerful little cellular device is designed to provide primary or backup connectivity in an easy-to-install unit for fast, low-cost broadband access.
Applications
Introducing the Digi XBee Mobile SDK for Fast Bluetooth Development
Digi International
October 08, 2019
Today, every mobile application has the ability to communicate using the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. From wireless head phones to wireless grilling meat thermometers, Bluetooth is everywhere. Not only is it widely used in many consumer applications, but it is also appearing in IoT products for its ability to connect applications with mobile devices, anywhere.
Applications
What Is Industrial IoT (IIoT)? Definition, Use Cases and Application Examples
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
September 30, 2019
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.
IoT Trends
Upcoming 2G and 3G Global Cellular Network Sunset Dates
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
September 17, 2019
Critical 2G/3G cellular network shutdown dates are quickly approaching in the U.S.
Digi XBee
Digi XBee Tutorials and Resources for Developing Wireless Applications
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
September 10, 2019
In this article we are talking about how to find all the great tutorials and resources to support your application development with Digi XBee® modules. They are legion! Assuming not everyone knows Digi XBee, lets start with a brief introduction.
Applications
Causes of Network Failure: How Retail Businesses Can Eliminate Downtime
Digi International
August 26, 2019
Network failures can be caused by a range of issues, from human error to DDoS attacks, and can cause businesses to lose revenue, fast.
IoT Trends
About 5G: Part 2 - Who Will Adopt 5G Technology, and When?
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
August 21, 2019
Welcome to our series on 5G. In this next segment, we talk about when 5G network technology will be adopted in mainstream consumer applications and in commercial and industrial applications.
IoT Trends
What is 5G? Part 1 - Evolution and the Next Generation
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
August 13, 2019
5G is the next generation network technology, promising exponentially higher bandwidth along with lower latency to support the vast range of consumer and commercial applications in the Internet of Things (IoT).
IoT Trends
Digi XBee Tools: Develop, Build, Deploy and Manage Wireless Applications
Digi International
July 31, 2019
Introducing Digi XBee Tools for Fast Prototyping, Development and Deployment
IoT Trends
Digis 28th Annual Wormburner Event Highlights: Fun and Fundraising
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
July 22, 2019
Each year, Digi International offers its employees the opportunity to get out on the golf course and enjoy an afternoon in the sunshine with fellow employees and Digi partners.
IoT Trends
Wireless Communication Range Testing with Digi XCTU
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
July 10, 2019
Welcome to our series on the Digi XCTU® tool for configuring and testing Digi XBee® devices.
Technical Insights
Geo IoT: Quickly and Easily Add GPS Location Services to Your IoT Application
Digi International
July 03, 2019
GPS technology is now lean and mean. What used to take a giant piece of electronics can now be placed on the size of a small coin.
IoT Trends
The 2019 Digi Global IoT Conference: Event Highlights
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 14, 2019
There are times when an event is just an event. And there are times when an event is an experience. The 2019 Digi Global IoT Conference was an experience.
Applications
A Failover Solution Should Have These Four Features
Digi International
June 01, 2019
Network outages can compromise the ability to transfer critical data, complete transactions, and keep connected devices secure. Avoid these network outages with primary or backup LTE connectivity by retrofitting your infrastructure for cellular network access.
IoT Trends
Introducing the Digi Multi Programmer Tool for Rapid Digi XBee Configuration
Digi International
May 31, 2019
Programming Digi XBee® modules for deployment is not a complicated task. However, it does require each module to be programmed with the correct firmware, configuration parameters and any other code needed for the module to perform as needed in the deployed application.
Applications
IIoT Edge Computing: Control Hardware at the Edge with GPIO
Digi International
May 10, 2019
Learn how to offload stress and computing resources from your network, enable more efficient data integration, and improve the efficiency of transactions and data transfer, as well as how you can leverage computing resources where they will most effectively deliver results.
Applications
A Successful Smart Water Management Application using Digi IIoT Solutions
Digi International
May 04, 2019
The IoT application created by New Boundary Technologies using Digi cellular gateways, has improve smart water management. See how this IoT solution collects data, monitors the status of critical equipment and infrastructure, and alerts technicians when an error is detected.
IoT Trends
Introducing AnywhereUSB Plus - Next Generation of Secure Remote USB over IP Hubs for IoT
Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
May 03, 2019
The management of devices and data centers in connected environments continues to rapidly advance and evolve. At Digi, we are committed to being at the forefront when it comes to supporting users with cutting edge IoT solutions.
IoT Trends
Venturing Into the Fog of 5G Hype: An Interview with Harald Remmert
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
April 26, 2019
The advent of 5G has cast a considerable amount of doubt and fear across the IoT landscape, as many developers, systems integrators, network operators and business decision makers determine how to move forward with their application development and IoT deployment plans.
IoT Trends
New Digi International Headquarters Officially Opens with Employee Event and Ribbon Cutting
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
April 22, 2019
In January, 2019, Digi International headquarters moved from its long-time location on Bren Road in Minnetonka, MN to the beautiful and modern Excelsior Crossings in Hopkins, MN, occupying two newly-remodeled floors of the 700 building.
Digi XBee
Employing Wireless Edge Intelligence with Digi XBee MicroPython
Digi International
April 19, 2019
The Digi XBee 3 MicroPython firmware feature set enables developers to build real business logic into XBee modules, enabling edge computing capabilities across XBee networks.
IoT Trends
IoTFuse 2019 Featuring the Future of IoT with 5G, CX, and Voice Control
Digi International
April 19, 2019
Now in our third year as a platinum sponsor, we are excited to lead a workshop, host educational sessions during the conference next week, and share interactive demonstrations at booth #202.
Applications
Digi Remote Manager, the IoT Stack, and Integration with AWS and Azure
Brad Cole, Enterprise Software Development Director, Digi International
April 15, 2019
Welcome to the next installment in our series on IoT device management, featuring Digi Remote Manager® (Digi RM).
Applications
Digi Remote Manager for IoT Device Configuration, Security, Performance Monitoring
Brad Cole, Enterprise Software Development Director, Digi International
April 13, 2019
Welcome to our series on IoT device management. As the Internet of Things grows, and device networks and edge computing architectures become more complex, it is important to be able to manage all those devices across the network.
Digi XBee
Device Configuration Made Easy with Digi XCTU - Managing Digi XBee Networks
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
April 03, 2019
Welcome to our series on the XCTU tool. As described in an earlier post, (Top 12 Digi XBee Management Tools in Free XCTU), Digi XCTU® provides a host of useful features for creating, deploying, managing and testing Digi XBee® radio networks.
IoT Trends
Impending 2G/3G Shutdowns May Compromise Your Data
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
March 28, 2019
Network shutdowns are on the way. Get all the products, tech support, and LTE migration expertise you need to maintain critical asset connectivity.
Applications
IoT Applications for Precision Agriculture
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 05, 2019
Many industrial systems today are turning to the Internet of Things to improve processes, gain insights, perform automated tasks and reduce costs.
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