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What is LTE Cat-1 BIS?

LTE Cat-1 BIS provides cellular connectivity suitable to connect a range of IoT applications. It sits among a catalogue of communications standards that can provide a dizzying array of options for those considering how best to connect their solutions. Naturally,…

Q&A: Toby Gasston, Wireless Logic discusses cellular connectivity

Debuting a four-part series highlighting experts IoT Insider spoke to at Hardware Pioneers, in this first part we speak to Toby Gasston, Mobile Core Product Lead at Wireless Logic, who was present at the event to talk about cellular connectivity.…

The future of smart warehouses

In the fast-changing retail world, smart warehouses are transforming the industry by providing innovative solutions and efficiently handling supply chain challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, businesses are enhancing operational efficiencies and improving workplace conditions…

Cellular connectivity in the factory can be sped up using one global SKU

Electronic devices with cellular connectivity enable better data management, predictive maintenance, and improved customer experiences. With advances in 3GPP Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN), cellular technologies are cost-competitive and yet more secure than other options, increasing the choice of…

Qualcomm’s IoT technology marks industry breakthrough

Qualcomm has long been at the forefront of wireless technology, significantly shaping the communications landscape as you know it. Known for its evolution and adoption of 3G, 4G and 5G technologies, Qualcomm has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is…

8 ways to fix employee bad habits and boost security

The most significant threat to the security and integrity of networked systems and data does not stem from external hackers or cyberattacks. Instead, the primary vulnerability lies within your organisation itself, specifically from employees prone to making poor decisions when…

Safely and efficiently integrating AMRs into Industry 4.0

In response to the surging use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), also called industrial mobile robots, in Industry 4.0 operations, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), together with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), recently released the second increment of…

WiFi 6: what is it, why is it different and why is it important for IoT?

Introduction We all know what WiFi is for – fast wireless connections between computers/phones or other devices and the internet. And what we expect from a WiFi upgrade is more of the same – faster speed. This is what the…

IoT coupled with decentralised networks are creating sustainable water supply systems

One of the marvels of modern society is readily available water, whether from the kitchen faucet or the drinking fountain in the local park or the fire hydrants on every street. To make this possible, underneath every city exists a…

Securing the future: Embedded security vs cybersecurity in IoT devices

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, the focus on securing these devices has shifted significantly. Traditional cybersecurity, which typically protects networks and data from attacks, must now extend into the very fabric of IoT devices through embedded…