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.

April 17, 2019 17 Apr'19
IoT device monitoring added to Nyansa Voyance

Nyansa has added IoT traffic analytics to its network monitoring software. The latest version of Nyansa Voyance monitors the activity of IoT devices in healthcare and retail.
March 06, 2019 06 Mar'19
Cisco: Network security strategy requires IT, OT to play nice

Cisco told RSA attendees the need for network security on the factory floor is growing. Cisco says cooperation between IT and operations is key to protecting equipment.
February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19
IBM renews code challenge to stress-test open source projects

IBM's Code and Response challenge builds on last year's Call for Code to apply open source development efforts to actual natural disasters.
February 01, 2019 01 Feb'19
Cisco DNA Center takes intent-based networking to IoT

Cisco has introduced IoT-enabled hardware that companies can manage through Cisco DNA Center. The connection between products takes intent-based networking to IoT deployments.

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IoT becomes an on-ramp for edge computing

IoT dovetails with edge computing in two primary ways: IoT is a workload using edge computing as its platform and other edge workloads are more squarely in IoT’s influence, such as chemical plants ... Continue Reading
3 ways technology and IoT will reshape businesses in 2021

As 2020 comes to a close and the COVID-19 pandemic persists in 2021, businesses must invest in IoT, networking, cloud and analytics tools to ensure safe re-entry into offices. Continue Reading
What's the role of narrowband IoT in 5G networks?

The union of narrowband IoT and 5G technology can benefit manufacturers, organizations with large office buildings and outdoor campus settings. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading

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Hyper-converged edge infrastructure targets carriers, ROBOs

Hyper-converged systems provide a way to locally process IoT data and deliver streaming content at the network's edge while maintaining service and application performance. Continue Reading
How to implement edge computing in 5 steps

In order to get edge computing implementation right, IT administrators must first figure out how intelligent their IoT edge devices need to be and how best to group those devices. Continue Reading
COVID-19 will reshape broadband and IoT in the home

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband networks have experienced increase use. Both service providers and the IoT developer community must understand the big picture to better grasp new ... Continue Reading

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Edge computing challenges and ways to address them

Edge computing can reduce processing times and improve application performance, but the architecture has its issues. Here are eight challenges edge computing creates for the network. Continue Reading
With everyone working from home, who’s minding the security?

As remote work increases companies must instill new security measures. Adding automation, consolidated and unified management, and network segmentation will not only pay off now, but long into the ... Continue Reading
The incoming problem with the hyper-connected home

The average home now has well into the double digits of applications and devices. This creates an influx of not only connected devices, but their related mobile software applications. Continue Reading