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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smart sensor

A smart sensor is a device that takes input from the physical environment and uses built-in compute resources to perform predefined functions upon detection of specific input and then process data before passing it on. Continue Reading
IoT gateway

An Internet of Things (IoT) gateway is a physical device or software program that serves as the connection point between the cloud and controllers, sensors and intelligent devices. Continue Reading
RFID (radio frequency identification)

RFID (radio frequency identification) is a form of wireless communication that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal or... Continue Reading

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Everything you need to know about IoT connectivity options

Organizations have a multitude of IoT connectivity options to meet their needs, whether that includes a connection on the move or through dense walls and obstacles. Continue Reading
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

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LPWAN systems offer an easy-to-use connectivity option

The pandemic has made lasting changes to supply chains across industries, pushing organizations to better track goods and equipment with IoT sensors and LPWAN networks. Continue Reading
Investigate IoT and edge computing nuances for architects

Author of 'IoT and Edge Computing for Architects' Perry Lea shares his expert advice on how to design interconnected architecture that addresses the challenges of both technologies. Continue Reading
The rise of the enterprise consumer

As the office and home remain merged, enterprise consumers will become a significant area of focus for communication service providers and IoT developers alike. Continue Reading

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Overcome common IoT edge computing architecture issues

IoT and edge computing connect the previously unconnected world, which comes with its share of difficulties that development teams and architects must not underestimate. Continue Reading
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
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