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What Is Environmental Monitoring?
Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
February 11, 2022
Applications
What is environmental monitoring and why does it matter? Learn everything you need to know about environmental monitoring processes and systems, and how IoT supports critical sensing, data reporting and automation, from agriculture to wind and solar to heavy industry.
IoT Trends
New Public Transit Technology: How Emerging Tech Is Changing Transportation
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
February 02, 2022
IoT Trends
New public transportation technology offers potential solutions for overburdened city and metro traffic systems. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance 5G mobile routers and edge computing help transportation systems revolutionize their communications infrastructure and embrace the future of mobility.
IoT Trends
What Can 5G Do For Business: Enterprise, Industry and Transportation
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
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.
IoT Trends
Digi 5G Products
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
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.
Digi News
Introducing the Digi Connect EZ Family of Serial Device Servers
Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
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.
Technical Insights
IoT and the Supply Chain: How Machine Learning Eases Bottlenecks
Jeff Eltringham, Head of Marketing, SmartSense by Digi
January 06, 2022
Technical Insights
IoT and the supply chain today go hand in hand, and in fact logistics tracking is one of the most prevalent Internet of Things sectors. Supply chain management requires sophisticated tools for real time monitoring. IoT supply chain technology can help managers from manufacturing to transport and delivery monitor logistics and ultimately prevent bottlenecks in critical supply chain networks.
IoT Trends
Reducing Network Security Risks for the Remote Workforce — Now and in the Future
Digi International
December 30, 2021
IoT Trends
The upward trend in remote workers has placed a strain on corporate IT departments, which must manage network security risks and provide secure and reliable connectivity to the distributed workforce.
Digi News
Change Dominated 2021; Cautious Optimism for 2022
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
December 29, 2021
Digi News
In 2021, Digi International experienced a year of change and growth, in spite of the Covid 19 challenges. In this blog post, Digi President and CEO Ron Konezny shares insights on the business, an appreciation for Digi's staff, partners and distributors, and a message of optimism.
IoT Trends
What Do Pizza and IoT Have in Common?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
December 23, 2021
IoT Trends
IoT projects, like pizza, come in many different varieties. In this blog post we take a look at how the IoT is like pizza. It might help you understand why the answer to most questions about how to build an IoT project can be answered with "it depends." And it also might make you hungry.
IoT Trends
How Is EV Infrastructure Developing and Growing in the US?
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
December 16, 2021
IoT Trends
In the US, public initiatives have been used to drive sustainability efforts, including building sustainable cities. But future growth in EV usage will require more than federal tax credits. Building charging infrastructure will deliver the convenient, reliable mobility that drivers – and local economies – need to benefit from EV adoption.
Technical Insights
Who Is Responsible for IoT Device Security?
Digi International
December 14, 2021
Technical Insights
Many people believe that security can be fully implemented by the device manufacturer, or that it’s possible to install a security-focused software program to detect and thwart hacking. But in fact, true device security is a combination of technologies, processes and best practices.
Technical Insights
Long Range vs. Short Range Wireless Communications: What’s Best for Your Project?
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
December 10, 2021
Technical Insights
Wireless radio communication range depends on many factors, including the location of the intended use case, whether it is mobile or fixed, the distance to cover, as well as obstacles and noise.
IoT Trends
Get Federated with Digi Remote Manager Single Sign-On
Digi International
December 02, 2021
IoT Trends
Single Sign-on (SSO) provides users access to multiple applications using a single set of credentials, which simultaneously improves security, user experience, productivity and IT efficiency. Digi Remote Manager makes it quick and easy to configure SSO for your enterprise.
IoT Trends
What is LTE: How It Works and Why It Matters
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
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.
IoT Trends
Digi TX64 5G Is an Honoree in CES 2022 Innovation Awards
Digi International
November 11, 2021
IoT Trends
Digi TX64 5G, a complete solution for transportation systems, has been named an Honoree in the CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree.
IoT Trends
Internet of Things, Environmental Sustainability, and the Circular Economy
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
November 08, 2021
IoT Trends
Multiple industries are progressively investing in Internet of Things environmental sustainability initiatives to improve recycling and reuse of materials while safeguarding natural resources.
Technical Insights
5 Reasons Product Managers Should Consider LoRaWAN for IoT Solutions
Digi International
October 29, 2021
Technical Insights
Deploying an IoT solution involves solving challenges such as connectivity, security policies, harsh radio environment, and deployment and maintenance costs. This article explains some key benefits of LoRa/LoRaWAN that address these concerns to help engineers, product managers and decision makers to evaluate LoRaWAN.
Technical Insights
Power Management Techniques in Embedded Systems
Martin Schulte-Hobein, Manager, Field Application Engineer Embedded & RF, Digi International
October 22, 2021
Technical Insights
Utilizing key power management techniques in your embedded system designs can have enormous benefits, from battery life improvement to reduced costs to improved product reliability. Learn more in this insightful blog post on power management in embedded product design.
IoT Trends
5G in Public Transit and Commercial Transportation Systems
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
October 15, 2021
IoT Trends
In this blog post we introduce the latest 5G transportation solutions from Digi and describe how 5G, the latest cellular technology advances, and integrated features for transit and rail applications can support your migration planning and digital transformation.
IoT Trends
IoT and the Coffee Supply Chain
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
October 01, 2021
IoT Trends
The coffee supply chain is vast, and is increasingly utilizing IoT devices and technologies across the many involved processes – from coffee agriculture to shipping, warehousing, roasting and processing, and connected commercial coffee machines.
IoT Trends
How to Stay Ahead of the 3G Network Sunset
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
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 News
Digi Celebrates 30th Annual Golf Fundraiser - Over $50k Raised
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
September 23, 2021
Digi News
For 30 years, Digi International has hosted an annual event, with the help of Digi team members and sponsorship support from Digi partners, to raise money for deserving causes that make a difference in our communities. This year the event exceeded all hopes and expectations by raising over $50,000 for three great organizations.
IoT Trends
Edge Computing Examples Across Vertical Industries
Brandon Moser, Manager, Professional Services, Digi International
September 09, 2021
IoT Trends
Edge computing processes data as close as possible to the process or thing being monitored by an IoT device. Edge computing can be performed by devices directly connected to sensors, by routers or gateways that transmit data, or by small installations of servers that are deployed on-site in a closet or enclosure.
IoT Trends
Selecting an IoT Device Management Platform - with Deployment Examples
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
August 31, 2021
IoT Trends
In this article we share deployment examples and selection criteria to support the choice of an IoT device management platform, including the most critical functionality, such as monitoring, remote management and security, as well as key features like APIs and out-of-band management.
IoT Trends
Infrastructure Spending: How Smart Cities Are Rolling Out IoT Projects
Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
August 10, 2021
IoT Trends
Today, as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, government leaders — particularly in the U.S. — are preparing to address these shortcomings with funding equal to the scale of the problem.
IoT Trends
Digi EX50 5G: Next Gen Wi-Fi 6 Router for Business and Commercial Applications
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
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.
IoT Trends
Introducing the Digi LoRa / LoRaWAN Device-to-Cloud Solution
Digi International
July 13, 2021
IoT Trends
Low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN) are rapidly growing, as enterprises and industrial operations seek to manage ever more complex network needs. Adding to its breadth of offerings for LPWANs Digi has launched a ready-to-deploy LoRaWAN solution for a range of use cases from agriculture to smart city lighting to water management.
IoT Trends
IoT in Healthcare: Applications and Use Cases
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
July 08, 2021
IoT Trends
IoT in healthcare is a fast-growth area for a range of reasons, including the ability for connected devices to gather data, provide alerts, and automate critical processes. The healthcare industry is rapidly adopting Internet of Things technologies in everything from wearables to patient monitoring in order to improve accuracy, promote efficiency, reduce costs and enhance health and safety.
IoT Trends
6 Traits of a Sustainable City (With Examples)
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 17, 2021
IoT Trends
A sustainable city incorporates eco-friendly practices, green spaces and supporting technology into the urban environment to reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions, enhance air quality, and protect natural resources.
IoT Trends
Digi Launches the ConnectCore 8M Mini
Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 15, 2021
IoT Trends
Based on the NXP® i.MX 8M Mini application processor, the integrated Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini SOM platform helps OEMs reduce their development costs and realize a lower total cost of ownership
IoT Trends
2G, 3G, 4G LTE Network Shutdown Updates
Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
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?
Applications
10 Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems
Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 04, 2021
Applications
Embedded systems are at the heart of many different products, machines and intelligent operations, across every industry and sector today. Embedded devices and software play a crucial role in the functioning of cars, home appliances, medical devices, interactive kiosks and other equipment we use in our daily lives. This article covers a range of embedded system examples.
IoT Trends
Digi Chosen by Vodafone as an IoT Technology Partner
Digi International
May 31, 2021
IoT Trends
Digi has been selected by Vodafone as one of three exclusive IoT solutions partners in the Vodafone Partner Device Program. Vodafone is the largest mobile and fixed network operator in Europe and a leading global IoT connectivity provider.
IoT Trends
12 Fun Facts About IoT - 2021
Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
May 24, 2021
IoT Trends
These IoT fun facts include insights behind the scenes of the IoT, which is a global system of interconnected devices, machines and objects that collect, share and send data over a network without the need for human intervention.
Digi XBee
New IoT Gateway Speeds Time-to-Market for XBee Developers
Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
May 13, 2021
Digi XBee
Digi IX15 offers the reliability and fast time-to-market of a thoroughly tested, pre-certified gateway, so product development resources don’t need to be tied up in certification challenges.
Technical Insights
What Is an Embedded Operating System?
Gabriel Valcázar, Embedded Software Engineer, Digi International
April 30, 2021
Technical Insights
An embedded operating system is the brain of a product. It is engineered and optimized to improve the efficiency of controlling the hardware resources, drive graphics processing, and decrease response time for the tasks performed by the device.
Digi XBee
Remote Device Management and Digi XBee® Cellular
Alec Jahnke, Senior Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
April 23, 2021
Digi XBee
Welcome to the next post in our series on IoT device management with Digi Remote Manager® (Digi RM).
IoT Trends
Earth Day 2021: Doing Our Part for a Greener Future
Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
April 22, 2021
IoT Trends
Digi’s goal and environmental approach is to foster responsibility in daily operations and to meet or exceed the compliance requirements of all applicable environmental legislation and regulations as well as other voluntary measurements to which we subscribe.
Technical Insights
Choosing the Starting Point for Embedded System Design
Ron Singh, Sales Director, EMEA Distribution Sales, Digi International
April 16, 2021
Technical Insights
When designing products with embedded systems, it's critical to remove any obstacles to success. Time to market is typically critical. You don’t want anything to slow down your process for avoidable reasons, like not having a clear vision of your end goal, or not having the right resources to be successful.
Technical Insights
What Do IoT Devices Do? IoT Device Examples
Alec Jahnke, Senior Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
April 16, 2021
Technical Insights
In countless ways, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming a wide range of industries and sectors by bringing unprecedented levels of automation, intelligence, and connectivity at price/performance points that were previously unthinkable. This blog shares IoT device examples and how they work behind the scenes.
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