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Applications
Transforming Healthcare IT Infrastructure with Digi Solutions
March 17, 2025
Applications
Hospitals rely on secure, scalable IT to manage patient care and operations. Legacy medical devices, network security, and data transmission present challenges. Digi’s Healthcare Infrastructure Management Solutions optimize operations, enhance security, and reduce downtime.
Technical Insights
New Digi AnywhereUSB Plus Linux Capabilities
August 21, 2024
Technical Insights
Digi AnywhereUSB Plus is a USB over IP solution that provides everything you need for secure back-office communications and remote USB management, in any environment.
IoT Trends
Digi LifeCycle Assurance: Elevating Service and Support for Critical Systems
April 11, 2024
IoT Trends
Digi’s Infrastructure Management division has unveiled the Digi LifeCycle Assurance program, a game-changing solution to fortify their commitment to exceptional Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity.
Technical Insights
Upgrading Infrastructure: Transitioning from Digi PortServer TS to Digi Connect EZ
January 04, 2024
Technical Insights
The Digi Connect® EZ line is a family of complete serial connectivity solutions, with multiple options to meet a range of application needs. Learn how to quickly and easily transition from Digi PortServer TS to Digi Connect EZ.
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The Ethernet Serial Converter: Key to Serial Management Infrastructure
December 06, 2023
Applications
Ethernet serial converters, also known as serial terminal servers and serial device servers, play a crucial role in facilitating the integration of this serial equipment into modern Ethernet networks. Learn more in our blog post.
IoT Trends
Modernizing Utility Infrastructure with Serial Connectivity
November 20, 2023
IoT Trends
Our aging utility infrastructure must modernize to combat threats such as more demand, cyber threats and severe weather. In this article, we share modernization strategies for legacy utility infrastructure with serial connectivity.
Applications
Strengthen Your Serial Connectivity Security with the Digi Connect EZ Product Family
September 11, 2023
Applications
Today, many companies rely on legacy serial devices that are vulnerable to security breaches. By modernizing your serial connectivity with Digi Connect® EZ, you can fortify your network against potential security threats.
Technical Insights
Remote Infrastructure Management for Industrial IoT Applications
April 08, 2022
Technical Insights
In industrial environments, distributed connectivity is an essential tool for organizations that want to continue to scale their networks while maintaining existing legacy equipment. Establishing effective remote infrastructure management strategies for industrial networks has become imperative.
Digi News
Introducing the Digi Connect EZ Family of Serial Device Servers
January 13, 2022
Digi News
When you need a reliable serial connection for your mission-critical equipment, paired with ease-of-use, Digi Connect EZ is the right solution, offering click-to-connect serial connectivity for devices anywhere.
IoT Trends
Digital Signage: Solving Challenges with Technology
July 02, 2020
IoT Trends
Digital signage is a dynamic and growing market, supported by the growth of high-speed networks, improved communications technologies, and the ability of digital signage to engage and inform. The key to success in this industry is in solving the challenges of speed, reliability and security.
IoT Trends
Introducing AnywhereUSB Plus - Next Generation of Secure Remote USB over IP Hubs for IoT
May 03, 2019
IoT Trends
The management of devices and data centers in connected environments continues to rapidly advance and evolve. At Digi, we are committed to being at the forefront when it comes to supporting users with cutting edge IoT solutions.