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Introducing Digi XBee 3 Cellular LTE‑M/NB‑IoT

Digi International
October 02, 2018 Digi XBee 3 Cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT is the latest addition to the expanding Digi XBee Ecosystem of wireless modules, gateways, software and development tools – all engineered to accelerate development and deployment.

IoT Development with Wireless Communications: Getting Started

Digi International
September 20, 2018 The enormously fast-moving field of IoT (Internet of Things) offers a growing selection of supporting components and connectivity methods. Here are some important considerations to help you make sense of it all.

Cellular Simplified: Introducing the Digi XBee 3 LTE-M/NB-IoT Smart Modem

Digi International
August 09, 2018 With the introduction of Digi XBee Cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT, Digi has simplified the task of integrating the latest LTE and low-power wide-area (LPWA) technology into IoT devices.

Technical Insights

How to Pick the Right 4G LTE Technology for Your Business Needs and Applications

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
July 31, 2018 With the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks looming on the horizon, many organizations are faced with the difficult question of “So, what’s next?” The key question to really ask is, “Well, what is the application?” Meaning, what is the current or projected use case and how will it be impacted by the new LTE technology.

From Maker to Mainstream Productizing Innovation

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
July 09, 2018 "“The alarm sounds at 120 decibels

NASA Selects Digi XBee for TechEdSat Missions 5, 6, and 7

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
June 06, 2018 After successful launches of TechEdSat 5 (2016) and 6 (2017), in 2018, NASA again chose Digi XBee for the TechEdSat 7 launch to collect sensor data including temperature, air pressure, and 3-axis acceleration parameters.

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How to Ensure a Successful Migration from 2G and 3G to 4G LTE

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
May 11, 2018 As wireless communication networks continue to rapidly evolve and more carriers announce their plans to discontinue legacy networks, it is imperative that corporate network managers, industrial network operators, and device manufacturers understand the challenges of conducting a 3G to 4G LTE migration.

The Cost of Network Downtime Extends Beyond the Bottom Line

Digi International
April 23, 2018 A reliable Internet connection is every retailer's lifeline. When network downtime occurs, it costs retailers more than just missed sales, as retailers rely on fast and stable internet to operate point-of-sale systems, security systems, inventory databases, digital signage and more.

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Understanding the Zigbee 3.0 Protocol

Digi International
April 19, 2018 "ZigBee is a wireless technology developed as an open global standard to address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless IoT networks.

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Sum of Smarts: Security, Reliability, Certifications & ROI

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
February 23, 2018 Digi XBee3’s smart security, reliability and certifications all add up to the very smartest return on your investment. While you’re speeding your product to market with your mind at ease, you’re also delivering more funds to the bottom line.

Digi XBee 3: Go Smaller, Run Longer

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
February 13, 2018 Digi XBee® 3 smart modules offer reduced size and weight with increased battery life in plenty of options, all from a reliable partner you can trust. These let Digi XBee 3 go smaller, run longer and work smarter while retaining rock-solid stability.

Technical Insights

How to Choose the Right Antenna for Your IoT Application

Digi International
February 06, 2018 Antennas come in many shapes and sizes, for many different uses. Some are attached externally to the product for the correct functionality, while others must be designed into the end device. In this article, we cover use cases for dipole antennas, as well as monopole, loop, helical, patch and slot antennas.

5 Big Blockchain Concepts to Understand for IoT and Security Applications

Digi International
February 02, 2018 "During a recent depth Q&A IoT technology expert

Whats New with the Digi XBee 3 Smart Modules?

Digi International
January 30, 2018 The Digi XBee 3 smart series features micro, SMT, and through-hole form factors, design flexibility, and advanced Digi XBee capabilities with its reduced size, weight, and power consumption.

CES 2018 Smart Technology Summary

Digi International
January 18, 2018 Last week, the Digi team exhibited inside the Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure Pavilion at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) among the most innovative thinkers, technology companies, celebrity ambassadors, and the world's largest business leaders for consumer technology.

Examples and Guides

LCD Text Display with Digi XBee Radios

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
January 09, 2018 "Words are how humans communicate. An inexpensive LCD text display can be the most economical way to make your project talk to people

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Lessons Learned from the KRACK Vulnerability

Digi International
December 04, 2017 KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack) involved an issue with the WPA2 protocol, which encrypts Wi-Fi traffic for a huge majority of devices and routers today. In other words, this issue impacted almost everyone with a computer. What can we learn from this?

Building for What’s Next: AWS re:Invent Andy Jassy Keynote Recap

Digi International
November 29, 2017 At AWS re:Invent 2017, the morning’s keynote from AWS CEO Andy Jassy had some excellent take-aways. Joining Andy on stage were an impressive array of AWS customers.

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Why Failover is Essential for Business Operations

Digi International
November 17, 2017 Many devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) do not have a backup option when their connectivity goes down during a network outage, which is why an automated failover solution is so critical.

Digi is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner - IoT Competency

Digi International
November 16, 2017 "Thanks to the integration of AWS IoT and AWS Greengrass

Top Three Takeaways from Embedded Systems Conference 2017

Digi International
November 10, 2017 Leaders from Digi Wireless Design Services (WDS) will be joining top electrical engineering talent on stage at the Minneapolis Convention Center to present at the 2017 Embedded Systems Conference.

Technical Insights

What LTE speed do you need?

Digi International
November 09, 2017 By now most of us have gotten pretty familiar with 3G and 4G/LTE connections, but what about the next step in Long Term Evolution: LTE Advanced? With yet another option how do you decide if you need LTE or LTE Advanced? And what devices are supported for primary/failover applications with LTE-A?A good first step would be to determine your speed requirements. With 4G/LTE speeds average about 5...

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Introducing the Official Digi XBee Python Library

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
November 06, 2017 When you're developing connected applications, as we all know, time is of the essence. You need tools and resources, like Python® code libraries, that you can leverage to expedite prototyping and development of your project to meet your timeline and get to market.

From Digi XBee Project to Life-Changing Robotic Limb Products

Digi International
August 29, 2017 We first met Easton LaChappelle four years ago when he was only 17-years-old. Easton took us by surprise as a self-taught maker who set his mission on creating brain-powered prostheses powered by Digi's XBee RF modules.

Four Critical Requirements for Intelligent Water Management

Digi International
August 18, 2017 Networking and SCADA engineers are tasked with creating and operating safe, efficient water and wastewater management systems for their local and regional communities to support complex drainage districts, distributed lift stations and municipal water treatment facilities.

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How to Balance IoT Security for Embedded Solutions

Digi International
July 20, 2017 When considering embedded IoT solutions, security is a balance between three parts that are often in tension: economic cost, benefit, and risk.Cost - Pertains to the price for designing security into industrial applications versus bolting it on, the urgency of time to market, and the value of your brands reputation.Benefit - The benefits of integrated security allow you gain immediate access...

WiseConn's DropControl Sensing Solution Embeds Wireless Connectivity with Digi XBee

Digi International
July 19, 2017 Irrigation and long-range flow control need robust point-to-point communications that don't rely on a constantly-connected central coordinator. Thanks to the DigiMesh protocol, WiseConn could focus their resources on their product's functionality.

Internet of Things Device Security: Five Simple Steps (video)

Digi International
July 13, 2017 "Device security is a critical and complex step in designing an Internet of Things strategy. Digis Chief Technology Officer

Technical Insights

i.MX6 Ultra Lite Demos for Building Low-Power Connected Applications

Digi International
July 07, 2017 To help designers and engineers effectively build low power IoT applications with cloud connectivity Digi experts Martin and Andreas have provided two demonstrations to highlight low power applications using Digi ConnectCore 6 and 6UL system-on-module solutions featuring the NXP i.MX6 and i.MX6 UL applications processors.

Introducing NB-IoT Technologies for Cellular IoT

Digi International
June 15, 2017 NB-IoT (also referred to as Narrowband IoT or NB1) is another new mobile data standard for the growing LPWA market, part of the latest Release (13) from the 3GPP cellular standards body. Similar to LTE-M, NB-IoT is optimized for lower-bandwidth applications (data rates up to 250Kbps) and ideal for devices that sleep most of the time, waking up to report their data periodically. NB-IoT uses a...

Introduction to LTE-M Cellular Technology

Digi International
June 09, 2017 Introduction to LTE-M LTE-M (also referred to as LTE Cat-M or Cat-M1) is a new mobile data standard for the growing LPWA, or Low-Power Wide-Area market. Its part of the latest Release (13) from the 3GPP cellular standards organization. LTE-M is optimized for lower bandwidth applications, devices that can sleep and report their data periodically. It supports ultra-long battery life...

Digi Announces Support for AWS Greengrass

Digi International
June 07, 2017 We are proud to announce that the Digi ConnectCore® line of connected embedded products based on the NXP i.MX6/6UL application processors now supports Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT and AWS Greengrass. AWS Greengrass compatibility enables intelligent IoT devices to communicate securely over a local network and exchange messages without having a persistent connection to the cloud. ...

Technical Insights

Yocto Project for Embedded Systems Design

Digi International
June 07, 2017 Choosing an operating system (OS) for an embedded system is one of the most complex and critical tasks. It has significant long-term ramifications that affect both development and the market success of a product.

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Digi XBee Cellular Supports MicroPython Programmability

Digi International
May 24, 2017 MicroPython is an open-source programming language based on Python 3, and has been optimized to fit on small devices with limited hardware resources, such as micro-controllers.

Security in the IoT: Digi XBee Cellular Featuring Digi TrustFence

Digi International
May 18, 2017 Security for Connected Devices Embedded security is a critical requirement for a growing number of connected IoT applications and devices. Evolving technology and network connectivity expose device manufacturers to significant new security risks and engineering challenges. Digi TrustFence™ provides a tested and fully integrated security framework designed for the long product life...

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Cellular, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and More: What Does It Mean To Deliver True Compatibility Regardless of Technology?

Digi International
May 12, 2017 True compatibility is a combination of common hardware and software interfaces that are future-proof and provide design flexibility. Digi XBee offers true compatibility with a common footprint and common APIs:Common FootprintIn one compact design footprint, Digi XBees give our customers access to multiple wireless protocols and RF frequencies including Cellular, Zigbee®, 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi...

Top 5 Questions to Ask When Securely Deploying & Managing Remote Devices

Digi International
May 12, 2017 Does my vendor do Penetration Testing?Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, tests for vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit on a device, network, or web application. Ideally, device manufacturers should submit to frequent (quarterly) pen testing by external contractors AND ad-hoc pen testing by interested customers.What security certifications does my vendor maintain?You want...

Technical Insights

Design for LPWA with LTE Cat 1 Today. Ready for LTE-M and NB-IoT Networks Tomorrow.

Digi International
May 08, 2017 Build for Today LTE Cat 1 is a critical cellular technology for low-power, low-bandwidth IoT deployments. While it supports data rates of 10Mbps Downlink / 5Mbps Uplink, its not optimal for higher bandwidth applications that require streaming data or large file transfers. LTE Cat 3 or 4 are better suited for applications that require high data rates and are (typically) mains powered, with...

Future-Proof Your IoT Products Today with Field-Proven zigbee

Digi International
May 05, 2017 Digi XBee® is the most popular module for building zigbee mesh networks. Our new zigbee 3.0 firmware is coming soon which will combine many of the zigbee application layers and will natively support dotdot, the next chapter in enabling smart objects to work together on any network.

Technical Insights

Digi XBee Cellular Versus Rudimentary Cellular Breakout Boards

Digi International
April 14, 2017 The Digi XBee Cellular represents a quantum leap ahead of the typical breakout boards on the market today in terms of features, functionality, and ease of development. A breakout board breaks out the pins of an underlying cellular module onto a printed circuit board giving you access to use the pins, but little or no additional functionality. Some breakout boards include end-device...

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