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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Internet of Things (IoT) Network News

May 22, 2018 22 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.
February 13, 2018 13 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.
January 22, 2018 22 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.
June 01, 2017 01 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.

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Internet of Things (IoT) Network Get Started

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Reliable cellular IoT connectivity demands 'owning' connectivity

To guarantee reliable, mass-market, cellular IoT connectivity, says Nordic Semiconductor's Svein-Egil Nielsen, you have to have control over everything between your application and the base station. Continue Reading
What 5G means for IoT: Choosing the right data strategy for 5G deployments

5G is coming -- is your organization prepared? VoldDB's Madhup Mishra outlines considerations enterprises should keep in mind when developing their 5G and IoT data strategy. Continue Reading
IoT explained: What is the internet of things?

So, what is the internet of things? Simply put, it's machine-to-machine communication, but it's more than just smart devices. Real-time data from IoT devices is changing the world. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Internet of Things (IoT) Network Vendors & Products

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802.11ax standard promises tectonic shift in wireless

It's shiny, bright and new -- and, like 'Anchorman' Ron Burgundy, kind of a big deal. Here's why networking experts say high-efficiency 802.11ax Wi-Fi actually lives up to the hype. Continue Reading
Nanosatellite companies extend IoT connectivity

Space-based IoT connectivity via nanosatellites helps give things that, until now, were either in locations too remote or weren't considered feasible, an opportunity to connect. Continue Reading
Using an IoT gateway to connect the 'things' to the cloud

There's one device that is key to tying internet of things systems together: the IoT gateway. Read on to learn the benefits and applications of an IoT edge gateway. Continue Reading

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Manage Internet of Things (IoT) Network

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Securing IIoT requires extra care. NAC and segmentation can help

Converging IT and OT networks naturally exposes critical devices and processes to new threats. Fortinet's Peter Newton outlines how NAC and segmentation can help sure IIoT. Continue Reading
Offset IoT network demand with IoT edge analytics strategy

As more organizations add IoT devices, the resulting data streams run the risk of overloading the IoT environment. IoT edge analytics could help distribute the workload. Continue Reading
Living on the edge: Why IoT demands a new approach to data

Many IoT scenarios require ways to analyze and act on collected data at the source. StreamSets' Kirit Basu explains why edge computing is gaining traction in an IoT world. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Internet of Things (IoT) Network Issues

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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
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
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

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