For many wireless networks the concept of putting an IP address out at the device is overkill. The goal should be connectivity as an endpoint and not necessarily to provide an IP addressable end point. GeoTraq working with Sequans (NYSE:SQNS) have “wrapped into one simple, all-inclusive, IoT solution…for a new series of GeoTraq modules targeting […]
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Putting Fog Computing to the Test Bed
Yesterday, the Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC) and the OpenFog Consortium® (OpenFog) announced that they have agreed to join forces. Whether you call it Fog or Edge and something else, the issues are the same. As IoT get deployed more widely the processing has to move from the cloud or data center to some where near […]
IoT Saves Monies in Turbulent Times
I have been watching the stock market act like the cyclone at Coney Island. For many this is a time to preserve capital. This sounds like a job for IoT. Particularly in the two ways IoT can be used to save money. The first is in enabling efficiency. No surprise there. I have listened to […]
Processing the Impact of Qualcomm
Qualcomm is known for its role in smart phones, but for IoT not many people understand their role in supporting everything from asset tracking to wearables. Qualcomm’s release of the 9205 chip is a reduction in size to half of the 9206 chip and reduces power consumption by 70%. As for processing it supports increased security […]
IIoT Security: Obscurity is no longer an Option
I was inspired by the article by our own Ken Briodagh about Altair and Jig Saw recent efforts to add security to IIoT systems using LTE NB-IOT/CAT – M solutions. These standard chipsets reduce the risk of DDOS attacks IMHO because of the throughput. The Industrial IoT market is changing with PLCs and peripheral sensors being […]
SQUAN Bringing Order to the Wild Field of Dreams for Smart Cities
I spoke with Keith Pennachio, EVP of SQUAN, about the issues facing Smart City development and it was not surprising that many of the challenges are associated with magic thinking. Everyone wants their own gigabit connection, while not wanting the infrastructure in their own back yard. Fortunately, SQUAN has a portfolio of strategies that make […]
A Combination of Circumstances: Comba Telecom & In-Building Coverage
It’s hard to get a handle on how network operators are going to convince building operators to deploy in building coverage – will they suggest small cells, or will they suggest a DAS (Distributed Antenna System)? Mind you in some countries like South Korea, dominated by one operator, a network equipment manufacturer and a cooperative […]
Beyond the Edge with Pryme Peripherals
When it comes to First Responders, the last thing you want to do is have your hands tied up with phones. Keeping your hands free to protect and defend is essential. However communication to keep coordination is also essential. The use of Land Mobile Radio [LMR] systems with Push to Talk [PTT] solutions is how […]
You have to be Agile with Today’s First Responder’s Legacy
I recently attended the International Wireless Communications Expo [IWCE] event and was impressed with the commitment to adopt FirstNet, by the vendor community. However, the reality is that law enforcement, fire and rescue and other first responders have a lot of legacy. It is not going to be a flash – cut, particularly given concerns […]
Getting the Fix on Fixed Wireless Triple Play
As MWC draws to a close the hype for 5G continues, if I wanted to I could write about 5G announcements from Mobile World Congress until July. It was refreshing then to hear from Steve Collins the CTO of NetComm Wireless about how they are expanding their 4G capability products. The company has just launchedthe […]
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