Getting the solar energy harvesting right for your IoT solution

Solar energy harvesting for IoT is moving from hobbyists and makers to mainstream professional IoT applications. The driving factor is the sustainability of the business model. For growing applications in agricultural monitoring and asset tracking, the main reasons for using…

The role of connected tech in remote healthcare

The pandemic has caused a considerable rise in the number of people choosing to manage their health from home, and for good reason. With the ongoing NHS staffing crisis and backlog of waiting lists exacerbated by the pandemic, it’s more…

The Intersection of AI & IoT (Future Factories: Episode 3)

In the third and final episode of Digi-Key’s series, they look at how artificial intelligence applications can unlock the true potential of IoT and edge applications across manufacturing. Find out how real-time analytics, connected sensors, predictive maintenance, supply chain automation,…

5G Smart Pole Standard Promotion Alliance for joint deployment in Smart Cities

ASRock Industrial is set to partner with 5G Smart Pole Standard Promotion Alliance to jointly deploy 5G smart poles as core infrastructure and foundational “nucleus” in smart city developments. Along with strong support from the Taiwanese government, many renowned Taiwan-based manufacturers and…

What could the iSIM do for your IoT rollout? – HWP MAX 21 seminar

IoT architects of today have a challenge of ensuring that their connected solutions strategy shows business outcomes right away from first deployment to full commercial rollout. Robust IoT security from device identity to services that rely on end-to-end security will…

Why is supply chain resilience so important?

With globalisation, companies are now used to dealing with manufacturers all around the world. While it can be interesting on a financial level, this system is also increasing the potential risks they are facing. Some can be minor such as…

How businesses manage their communications in a hybrid world

Although hybrid working practices were already on the rise pre-pandemic, the events of the past two years have permanently changed the working landscape. Research carried out by business telecommunications provider, Fusion Communications, found over 52% of businesses plan to adopt…

RadioRA 3 connected lighting control system

Control and automation manufacturer, RTI, announced that its control platform seamlessly integrates with and controls the new RadioRA 3 lighting and control system from Lutron. With its wall controls, touch-controlled light bar design and IoT connectivity, a new all-in-one PoE…

The Rise of Robotics (Future Factories: Episode 2)

In the second episode of the series, Digi-Key chronicles the rise of robotics in the manufacturing industry, and how new designs collaborate alongside human workers on the factory floor to create new, high-quality job opportunities across the industry. In 1913,…

How are assets connected to the IoT kept secure?

IoT endpoints and gateways are perennial targets for hackers. Any connected device can expect to be attacked at some time in its life. Surveys suggest that probing will start looking for vulnerabilities only minutes after a new device first goes…