How lean can you go is a common theme for smart metering, smart lighting, logistics, and other massive IoT solutions. From device cost to bytes per message to security practices to energy-efficiency, examining every last detail is necessary when “success” comes down to controlling costs. At its most fundamental level, device management is about unlocking…
This blog originally appeared on IoT Business News on September 3, 2020. The future is greener. The most exciting aspect of my job is meeting innovative companies like Beoga and understanding how IoT can drive innovation. IoT devices will soon number in the tens of billions, but statistics are meaningless without context. Understanding how IoT is going…
NB-IoT: Ready for Mass-Market with ABI Research, Deutsche Telekom, & Itron IoTerop, a leader in IoT device management solutions, will host a webinar with partners focused on NB-IoT adoption. IoTerop, ABI Research, Deutsche Telekom, and Itron will provide four unique perspectives on the NB-IoT market, deployment dos and don’ts, and ecosystem roadmap. Presenting will be…
Choosing a protocol is a strategic choice. Before looking at protocols, however, start by asking yourself a few simple project questions: What kind of IoT are you going to be doing? Small deployments or larger, geographically dispersed deployments? Will you be using LPWANs or other networks? How much security is responsible? Is device battery life…