Following the launch of Vantiva’s IoT gateway, Eleanor Hecks, Editor of Designerly Magazine dissects the significance of the solution
Vantiva has released its latest innovation — a cutting-edge IoT gateway to enhance commercial connectivity. This advanced solution promises to set a new benchmark for IoT, providing businesses with faster, more reliable and secure connections to power their operations.
This launch comes at a time when commercial IoT is experiencing rapid growth, with companies increasingly relying on smart technologies to optimise operations. Vantiva’s gateway intends to address the growing demand for scalable, energy-efficient solutions that easily integrate with existing infrastructure. With its focus on enhancing connectivity, this launch could become pivotal in shaping the future of IoT.
Key features
Vantiva’s new IoT Commercial Gateway offers a full suite of features that provide various developments for commercial environments:
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E: The gateway supports tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, delivering high-speed wireless connectivity to handle dense device environments and high-bandwidth applications
- Multi-protocol IoT radios: Equipped with five IoT radios, including support for leading 2.4GHz and sub-gigahertz protocols. It also has three software-programmable radios to support various IoT devices
- Versatile installation options: Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the gateway features an IP65-rated enclosure and operates in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The included mounting kit allows for wall, ceiling or pole installations, and optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies power delivery to various locations
- EasyMesh v.R5 support: The gateway leverages EasyMesh v.R5 for straightforward, scalable mesh network deployment to guarantee coverage across large properties
- Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC): Full AFC capabilities provide reliable, long-distance building-to-building Wi-Fi connectivity, optimising spectrum use and minimising interference
- Private and Guest SSID Networks: This gateway facilitates secure and segmented access for employees and visitors
Benefits of the advanced IoT
The numerous features that Vantiva’s advanced IoT gateway includes offer several of the following benefits for organisations.
1. Improved energy management and sustainability
Vantiva’s IoT Gateway optimises energy management in commercial environments. These gateways provide real-time data and analytics to monitor and control energy usage across a property. By integrating IoT devices with renewable energy sources, businesses can reduce fossil fuels and move closer to achieving sustainability targets.
This capability aligns closely with many countries’ sustainability and alternative energy goals. For example, the UK is looking to achieve clean energy by 2030, while the US has set a goal to achieve net zero zero emissions by 2025. Enabling smarter energy consumption and adopting renewable energy technology helps industries contribute to a greener future. For example, businesses can use IoT-driven energy dashboards to find inefficiencies, automate energy-saving processes and reduce overall consumption.
2. Enhanced operational efficiency
With an estimated 30.9 billion IoT devices expected to be in use globally by 2025, this technology is changing how businesses operate. Vantiva’s IoT Gateway enables companies to automate key processes like inventory tracking, equipment monitoring and energy consumption.
For example, predictive maintenance from IoT devices can alert managers to potential equipment failures before they happen, reducing downtime and saving costs. As these technologies grow, an efficient system to integrate and manage them becomes critical for streamlining operations.
3. Scalability for dynamic environments
Advanced IoT gateways offer increased scalability, which is highly beneficial for large-scale commercial operations. From a manufacturing plant to a retail complex, these solutions adapt to various business environments by supporting more devices without compromising performance. Features like EasyMesh and multi-protocol support make expanding IoT networks seamless and cost-effective.
4. Improved security and access control
With separate private and guest networks, this IoT gateway improves security and access control within commercial spaces. This segmentation protects sensitive data while accommodating visitors and external users. Since AFC also enhances connectivity without increasing security risks, these gateways provide a strong cybersecurity solution for businesses.
Implications for the future of commercial IoT
Commercial IoT gateways are setting a path forward for various industries. As IoT adoption continues to expand, businesses can anticipate the following:
- Accelerated digital transformation: Advanced gateways will drive IoT integration across industries, enabling businesses to adopt smart technologies more quickly and efficiently
- Seamless interoperability: Multi-protocol support in IoT gateways ensures diverse devices and systems can work together seamlessly, reducing barriers to adoption
- Improved operations: Predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring minimise operational downtime, enabling enterprises to increase efficiency
- Enhanced security and privacy: IoT gateways will strengthen security through private network segmentation, data encryption and secure access management — addressing key concerns as IoT networks grow
- Improving technology investments: With Vantiva’s new gateway, companies can expect an 80% to 90% reduction in network infrastructure costs. They can expect even more savings once integrated into their existing systems. Around 29% of IoT adopters reported 20% of cost savings. With financial savings all around, IoT solutions become more accessible, accelerating technology adoption and site upgrades
A gateway to the future of IoT
Vantiva’s advanced gateway is a glimpse into the future of commercial IoT. It addresses several critical issues, redefining how businesses leverage IoT to optimise operations. With greater connectivity and innovation, IoT has the potential to shape smarter, more resilient commercial environments.
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