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Harald Remmert

CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International

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Harald Remmert
Harald Remmert is CTO, Cellular Solutions at Digi International, a leading global provider of mission- and business-critical IoT connectivity solutions. In his over 25 years of industry experience he has held multiple leadership roles with a proven track-record of introducing successful products to the market. In his current role at Digi, he is responsible for technology strategy and for driving digital transformation with new, innovative products, services, and solutions based on 5G, Edge Computing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

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Wi-Fi 6 Compatible Devices and Their Use Cases September 22, 2023 IoT Trends
Wi-Fi 6 is a connectivity standard that brings improvements to speed, power efficiency and range. Learn about the technology advances and use cases in this blog post.
What Are CBRS and Private LTE, and What Are the Use Cases? September 16, 2023 IoT Trends
Private networks provide connectivity where regular Internet can't. This article covers the benefits of private LTE and CBRS – a version of Private LTE in the 3.5 GHz spectrum that is becoming increasingly popular in the US.
When Is 6G Coming, and What Does It Mean for 5G and 4G LTE? August 24, 2023 IoT Trends
6G is expected to launch commercially in 2030. Steps toward commercial readiness include the shift to 5G Advanced in 2024-2025 and 6G requirements gathering in 2023-2026. 6G standardization is slated for 2023-2026. Evaluations of 6G will begin in 2028, preparing 6G for commercial release in or near 2030.
Transforming Retail with 4G LTE and 5G Solutions December 16, 2022 IoT Trends
From digital signage and self-replenishing inventory systems to real-time payment platforms, many leading retailers have already integrated 4G and 5G connectivity into every aspect of their business. As in-store services evolve, the amount of data generated — and the challenges retailers can solve with that data — continues to grow.
What Is C-band and Why Is It Important for 5G? November 02, 2022 IoT Trends
What is C-band, and why is it important for 5G networks?  Read this blog post to learn what C-band is, how it works, why you need it and how to get it.
Remote Work Trends: Are They Here to Stay? July 20, 2022 IoT Trends
In this blog post we look at some remote work statistics, as well as work from home expectations, and how to ensure a productive and secure workplace wherever you or your staff call "the office." Read on to gain valuable insights into the latest remote working facts and statistics, as well as important strategies for secure home offices.
What Is a Digital Twin? June 10, 2022 IoT Trends
Most people in the IoT space have heard the term “digital twin” or “digital twin modeling” in recent years. But what is a digital twin exactly? In simplest terms, it’s a virtual representation of a physical object, device or structure that exists in the real world. Read more to learn how they work and the value they provide in today's IoT systems.
LTE vs. 5G: What Is the Difference? May 04, 2022 IoT Trends
In this blog post, we evaluate 4G LTE vs. 5G, including speed, bandwidth, latency and other differences between LTE and 5G to help organizations choose the right technology for their needs.
What Can 5G Do For Business: Enterprise, Industry and Transportation January 26, 2022 IoT Trends
Manufacturing facilities, transportation systems and other vertical industries are ready to take advantage of the faster speeds, lower latency, and higher data throughput of 5G, as these enterprises transform their networks and migrate to 5G devices. Learn what 5G will do for business.
Digi 5G Products January 24, 2022 IoT Trends
Digi's 5G products and services roadmap includes both new products and adaptations of our current products, such as our modular routers with change-able CORE modules. Additionally, we have development and deployment services to support customers in designing and deploying the 5G applications of the future.
What is LTE: How It Works and Why It Matters November 19, 2021 IoT Trends
What is LTE? How does it support 4G, 5G, and the rest of the world around us? Learn everything you need to know about LTE and where it is going.
How to Stay Ahead of the 3G Network Sunset September 30, 2021 IoT Trends
To prepare for the 3G sunset, it's important to understand where the industry is going in order to plan your migration. Both 4G LTE and 5G are viable options, with 4G fully deployed now and 5G rapidly rolling out across the globe. Learn about the considerations for future-proofing and network fallback, and plan your technology move.
Digi EX50 5G: Next Gen Wi-Fi 6 Router for Business and Commercial Applications August 05, 2021 IoT Trends
Wi-Fi 6 router solutions come in a number of different flavors today. Digi EX50 is Digi’s next-generation enterprise-grade 5G cellular router with Wi-Fi 6, serving the demanding requirements of commercial and light industrial applications.
2G, 3G, 4G LTE Network Shutdown Updates June 08, 2021 IoT Trends
Cellular networks are changing, and some are sunsetting. This leads to many concerns and questions from businesses, governments and industries with deployed devices based on older networks. When will 2G go away completely? When will 3G networks sunset?
What Is 5G Network Architecture? March 19, 2021 IoT Trends
In this article we provide an overview and everything you need to know about 5G network architecture, including the capabilities 5G architecture makes possible and how connected applications can benefit from it.
5G and the Future of Telemedicine and Remote Surgery November 06, 2020 IoT Trends
We are at a turning point for telemedicine (also known as telehealth). For hundreds of years, interactions between doctors and patients have been mostly face-to-face in medical offices, hospitals, homes and care facilities. But today, new technologies and faster networks like 4G LTE and 5G are changing the face of healthcare. 
Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and 5G September 11, 2020 IoT Trends
The symbiotic nature of edge compute and artificial intelligence is interesting because artificial intelligence requires the extremely fast processing of data, which edge computing enables; meanwhile AI enables higher performance of compute resources at the edge.
4G to 5G: How Long Will 4G LTE Be Available? May 20, 2020 IoT Trends
When selecting technology for IoT deployments, enterprises need to know how long 4G LTE will be available, whether 5G will make 4G obsolete, and how to plan their investment. The answer is that there will be a long period of time, probably at least a decade, when 4G and 5G will co-exist.
Digi News and Technology Updates: Embedded World, 5G, Machine Learning and Connected Vehicle February 11, 2020 IoT Trends
One of the biggest stories of 2020 is 5G. Various vendors at Embedded World 2020 will be showing off their latest 5G products. With download speeds of up to 6 Gbps, very low latencies and greatly increased network capacity, 5G truly is a next generation technology representing an exponential improvement over existing infrastructure.
Next Generation Retail Technology: How IoT, AI and 5G Will Impact the Shopping Experience January 30, 2020 IoT Trends
The retail shopping experience today is about data-backed customization and experience. With advances in IoT networking, connectivity and artificial intelligence, retailers can increase their reach and impact by moving toward more innovative, customer-focused technologies.
5G Applications and Use Cases January 01, 2020 Technical Insights
With 5G deployments underway, many people have questions about 5G applications and use cases, and what connected life will be like after the roll-out. The fact is, 5G will be transformational. It will enable many new applications that are not viable today, particularly in urban areas and cities.
5G News, Updates and Projections December 21, 2019 IoT Trends
The reality of what 5G news is actionable and whether the latest information affects your business and planning depends on several factors, including your location, industry and use case.
Upcoming 2G and 3G Global Cellular Network Sunset Dates September 17, 2019 IoT Trends
Critical 2G/3G cellular network shutdown dates are quickly approaching in the U.S.
About 5G: Part 2 - Who Will Adopt 5G Technology, and When? August 21, 2019 IoT Trends
Welcome to our series on 5G. In this next segment, we talk about when 5G network technology will be adopted in mainstream consumer applications and in commercial and industrial applications.
What is 5G? Part 1 - Evolution and the Next Generation August 13, 2019 IoT Trends
5G is the next generation network technology, promising exponentially higher bandwidth along with lower latency to support the vast range of consumer and commercial applications in the Internet of Things (IoT).
Venturing Into the Fog of 5G Hype: An Interview with Harald Remmert April 26, 2019 IoT Trends
The advent of 5G has cast a considerable amount of doubt and fear across the IoT landscape, as many developers, systems integrators, network operators and business decision makers determine how to move forward with their application development and IoT deployment plans.
Impending 2G/3G Shutdowns May Compromise Your Data March 28, 2019 IoT Trends
Network shutdowns are on the way. Get all the products, tech support, and LTE migration expertise you need to maintain critical asset connectivity.
How to Pick the Right 4G LTE Technology for Your Business Needs and Applications July 31, 2018 Technical Insights
With the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks looming on the horizon, many organizations are faced with the difficult question of “So, what’s next?” The key question to really ask is, “Well, what is the application?” Meaning, what is the current or projected use case and how will it be impacted by the new LTE technology.
How to Ensure a Successful Migration from 2G and 3G to 4G LTE May 11, 2018 Technical Insights
As wireless communication networks continue to rapidly evolve and more carriers announce their plans to discontinue legacy networks, it is imperative that corporate network managers, industrial network operators, and device manufacturers understand the challenges of conducting a 3G to 4G LTE migration.