Internet of Things (IoT) Network
The IoT network infrastructure topic section offers comprehensive resources on building and managing a network architecture capable of handling the Internet of Things. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies and get guidance on various frameworks and protocols such as Bluetooth LTE, Wi-Fi and Zigbee.
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New Trend in IoT: Digital Twin Tech
Digital twin tech, or a virtual representation of a product, is a critical concept in IoT that’s still being sorted out. Explore its benefits to IoT, 7 use cases and why it’s important for manufacturing’s future.
Internet of Things (IoT) Network News
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May 22, 2018
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May'18
Smart city initiatives eschew gadgetry, focus on people
IT pros are finding practical ways to make people-centric smart city initiatives their focus rather than getting distracted by technology.
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February 13, 2018
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Feb'18
Particle Mesh brings mesh networking to IoT
With the Particle IoT mesh network, the company aims to help customers solve connectivity challenges and improve the collection of IoT data.
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January 22, 2018
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Jan'18
5G wireless technology influences telecommunication's future
The capabilities of 5G wireless technology and event-driven networking hold the promise for telecommunication's future, but solving the remaining challenges will determine the outcome.
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June 01, 2017
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Jun'17
IoT, NFC and 'The Internet of Mysterious Things'
IBM Master Inventor Lisa Seacat DeLuca's 'The Internet of Mysterious Things' combines IoT and NFC to better explain today's technology to children.
Internet of Things (IoT) Network Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Getting started with 5G network planning
This feature explores the basics of 5G technology, concerns from industry insiders, where it currently stands and predictions for its future. Continue Reading
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Commercial IoT environments require shared edge infrastructure
As an industry, we need a way to serve commercial IoT applications more efficiently, less expensively and more securely. Rigado's Justin Rigling discusses why the edge, interoperability and ... Continue Reading
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IoT, the reality behind the hype
GMV's Ángel C. Lázaro Ríos takes a look at the reality of IoT today, exploring the challenges it is facing, such as connectivity and a lack of standardization, and discussing new trends and digital ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Internet of Things (IoT) Network Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Car lot operators benefit from IoT device that locates cars without a search party
In this case study, Silicon Labs' Alex Koepsel explains how startup Cognosos built an IoT platform to help car lot operators track vehicle inventories, saving them time and money. Continue Reading
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Mitigating IoT security risks through the use of deception technology
As more and more internet-enabled devices enter the scene, it's no surprise that threat actors are developing ways to exploit them. Attivo's Carolyn Crandall explains how deception technology can ... Continue Reading
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5G to provide advanced connectivity for fourth Industrial Revolution
The fourth Industrial Revolution will be largely dependent on advanced mobile wireless communications connectivity. 5G Americas' Vicki Livingston explains why 5G is ready to fill that role. Continue Reading
Manage Internet of Things (IoT) Network
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Addressing security at the edge
The physical and digital aspects of edge computing require additional security strategies. Stratus Technologies' Jason Andersen offers three questions to determine your company's level of security ... Continue Reading
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Four reasons to involve IT in IoT
Many of today's IoT initiatives don't have IT involvement. How are technologies like SD-WAN and edge computing creating more collaborative efforts? MOBI's Josh Garrett discusses. Continue Reading
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TDOA for LPWANs: Challenges, improvements and testing
There are a number of challenges involved in TDOA in LPWANs. Skyhook's Kipp Jones outlines the challenges and offers insight into field testing in real-world scenarios. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Internet of Things (IoT) Network Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Commercial IoT design challenges
Commercial IoT lies between consumer and industrial on the IoT spectrum and has unique design challenges. Rigado's Justin Rigling explains how to best design an edge system for commercial IoT. Continue Reading
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Take the bite out of industrial IoT device cost
Connecting IIoT devices while ensuring performance, coverage, scalability and security -- without breaking the bank -- requires the proper wireless standard. Keysight Technologies' Cheryl Ajluni ... Continue Reading
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Getting to advanced-class IoT
To graduate from the 'AOL stage' of IoT to advanced-class IoT, we have to do work in three key areas, as well as ensure inherent trust. Dell Technologies' Jason Shepherd discusses how. Continue Reading