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IoT Trends Industrial Remote Monitoring: What It is, Benefits, and Use Cases Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 February 17, 2023 Imagine knowing that a machine in your manufacturing line is likely to fail before it does. Or what if you could learn about factory emissions without a visit? Industrial remote monitoring connects machine-embedded sensors to a cloud-based software platform.
IoT Trends Mobile Data Computers for Law Enforcement Andy Vallejo Andy Vallejo, Regional Sales Manager-Government, Digi International
 February 09, 2023 When law enforcement officers respond to calls, they depend on a mobile data computer (MDC). Officers can send and receive information while patrolling and responding incidents to make informed decisions and stay safe.
IoT Trends Network Orchestration: What It Is, How It Differs from Network Management, And Why You Need It Josh Flinn Josh Flinn, Senior Principle Product Manager, Digi International
 January 24, 2023 Network orchestration allows network administrators to focus on more strategic initiatives. Additionally, it can help reduce costs. Eliminating the need for IT staff in deployment and maintenance can help scale without adding headcount.
Applications Improving Wi-Fi on Passenger Railways with Mobile Internet Routers Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 January 23, 2023 In this article, we share some of the key trends driving the need for improvements to passenger rail Wi-Fi systems, and how Digi can help railways systems with mobile Internet routers.
Technical Insights Key Strategies for Embedded Systems Security Miguel Perez Miguel Perez, OEM Product Manager, Digi International
 January 20, 2023 In this article, we outline what’s changed around cybersecurity for embedded products, why there is little time left to respond to new regulations, and why engineers should consider a comprehensive solution to manage the challenge.
Technical Insights Digi Embedded Yocto 4.0-r1 LTS Announcement Miguel Perez Miguel Perez, OEM Product Manager, Digi International
 January 13, 2023 In this blog post we will highlight the latest updates and improvements in DEY 4.0-r1 LTS. We invite you to discover the most relevant aspects of the latest additions and changes to our outstanding embedded operating system.
IoT Trends Using Digi Containers in Digi Solutions Nate Pleasant Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
 January 06, 2023 Containers offer a cloud-centric architecture that lets users upload, create, manage, and deploy container-based applications. Digi’s CaaS add-on to Digi Remote Manager® enables companies to orchestrate and manage a complex series of containers in various structures and configurations.
Digi News Digi 2022 Year in Review from CEO Ron Konezny Ron Konezny Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
 December 27, 2022 The challenges that 2022 delivered were multifold. But as you’ll see, our global teams stepped up, navigated those challenges with the agility of a startup enterprise and drove positive change. We continually innovated, repositioned ourselves, and maintained open communications with customers, suppliers and government entities.
Technical Insights New Digi Software Solutions for DAL OS 22.11 Firmware and Digi Remote Manager Nate Pleasant Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
 December 21, 2022 Digi is committed to providing regularly scheduled firmware updates for our networking solutions, not only to deploy security patches and bug fixes in a timely fashion, but to enable new features that continually enhance the value and capabilities of your Digi cellular routers, servers, and infrastructure management systems.
IoT Trends Emergency Communications Vehicle Technology Andy Vallejo Andy Vallejo, Regional Sales Manager-Government, Digi International
 December 20, 2022 Many emergency response teams still struggle with emergency communications vehicle technology — including procuring the right equipment, connectivity and device management solutions for performance and reliability. Meet Digi SAFE™.
IoT Trends Transforming Retail with 4G LTE and 5G Solutions Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 December 16, 2022 From digital signage and self-replenishing inventory systems to real-time payment platforms, many leading retailers have already integrated 4G and 5G connectivity into every aspect of their business. As in-store services evolve, the amount of data generated — and the challenges retailers can solve with that data — continues to grow.
IoT Trends Single Pane of Glass: Why It Matters and How It Can Benefit Your Organization Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 December 09, 2022 The single pane of glass concept describes a method of aggregating operational and device data into a single dashboard, which provides system-wide visibility, automated alerts, and remote monitoring and management capabilities.
IoT Trends Calculating ROI for LoRaWAN Deployments Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 November 30, 2022 In this post, we look at the key considerations as you plan your LoRa project to help ensure that your LoRaWAN deployment meets your organization’s ROI goals.
Digi XBee Digi XBee RR Solutions for Redesigns and New Projects Quinn Jones Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
 November 18, 2022 A new Digi XBee® module that is compatible with existing XBee 3 devices and available now. Whether you have a new project or need to do a rapid redesign due to supply chain challenges, XBee RR is ready! www.digi.com/xbee
IoT Trends What Is C-band and Why Is It Important for 5G? Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 November 02, 2022 What is C-band, and why is it important for 5G networks?  Read this blog post to learn what C-band is, how it works, why you need it and how to get it.
Technical Insights Wireless Communication: Comparing RF and Cellular Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
 October 28, 2022 Which wireless communication protocol is right for you? In this post we compare cellular communication to RF communication (radio frequency protocols), examining the key considerations to help you make the best choice.
Technical Insights New Digi Software Updates for DAL OS 22.8 Firmware and Digi Remote Manager Nate Pleasant Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
 October 25, 2022 DAL OS is fully integrated with Digi Remote Manager®, our cloud-based remote configuration and management tool, and together these key software offerings enable those who use and manage Digi solutions to gain visibility and seamless access to the full value of their devices — wherever they are deployed.
IoT Trends EV Charging Station Design – OEM Market Opportunity and Solutions Bob Blumenscheid Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
 October 14, 2022 The electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, which means there is a huge need for EV charging stations. OEMs and independent developers have an enormous market opportunity to create EV charging station designs to meet this need. Read more in our blog.
IoT Trends Top 12 Smart Cities in the U.S. - Smart Cities Examples Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 October 09, 2022 Smart Cities in the U.S. are deploying connected technologies and IoT solutions for everything from enhanced critical infrastructure and public safety to intelligent lighting, water treatment, energy usage and traffic flow. This article explores 12 smart cities that are getting it right.
IoT Trends IoT Solutions: Software, Security, and Device Management Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 September 30, 2022 What do IoT solutions solve? Why are they important? Learn about IoT software, device management, and security solutions that can help your business.
IoT Trends IoT in Asset Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 September 08, 2022 Asset monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions support applications that depend on robust, secure and cost-effective IoT connectivity to keep track of the location and status of assets, and prevent equipment failures before they occur.
Technical Insights New Capabilities for Digi Routers in DAL OS 22.5 Firmware Nate Pleasant Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
 September 01, 2022 Digi is continually enhancing the value and capability our customers derive from their Digi solutions. In this blog post we share some of the newest features available in the DAL OS 22.5 firmware release.
Digi's 31st Annual Wormburner Golf Charity Ron Konezny Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
 August 23, 2022 Digi's annual corporate golf event and fundraiser gives our staff, partners and vendors the opportunity to get out and have some fun while doing great things for the community. See team pictures and meet our fundraiser recipients.
Digi XBee Digi Earth Rover: Inspiring STEM Robotics Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
 August 17, 2022 The Earth Rover is a STEM educational robot that demonstrates the power of cellular IoT for remote devices. It is remotely controlled like a Mars Rover but operates here on Earth.
Technical Insights Three Ways to Accelerate Wireless Design Certification Matt Schellin Matt Schellin, RF Engineering Manager, Digi International
 August 11, 2022 It’s time to build your prototype and get your product into production, right? Yes, but first you want to think about certification requirements. If you take a few important steps in the early stages, you can increase your chances of success in the certification process and actually improve your time to market.
Technical Insights Industrial Connectivity in the Toughest Environments Digi International Digi International
 August 04, 2022 Industrial conditions and harsh environments require solutions that include failure-proof industrial connectivity with hardened IoT devices and powerful remote monitoring and management. Learn about critical connectivity for challenging environments in this blog post.
IoT Trends Remote Work Trends: Are They Here to Stay? Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 July 20, 2022 In this blog post we look at some remote work statistics, as well as work from home expectations, and how to ensure a productive and secure workplace wherever you or your staff call "the office." Read on to gain valuable insights into the latest remote working facts and statistics, as well as important strategies for secure home offices.
Technical Insights VLAN Trunking Example Nate Pleasant Nate Pleasant, Product Manager, Enterprise Software, Digi International
 July 15, 2022 The primary benefit of the VLAN features on the Digi routers is to provide multiple LAN networks on a single Ethernet port. This allows users to create a segmented network, where certain devices are sectioned off in their own network, for increased performance, improved manageability, simplified software configurations, and increased security options.
Applications The Benefits of IoT: Real World Examples Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 July 08, 2022 Organizations are leveraging the benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in many different ways today — including to improve efficiency, safety, monitoring of remote and hard-to-access equipment, and the ability to be more competitive, more responsive to customers, and to ensure processes are in regulatory compliance.
IoT Trends Easy-to-Integrate Voice Control for Embedded Design Bob Blumenscheid Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
 June 22, 2022 Introducing Digi ConnectCore® Voice Control, a solution that enables voice processing on devices at the network edge with no cloud connectivity required. Processing at the edge reduces connectivity costs and data privacy concerns, while providing faster response times than what is possible with cloud-based voice processing
IoT Trends 5G IoT and the Future of Connected Vehicle Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 June 14, 2022 5G networks and other new technologies are promising to make self-driving cars a reality, and it’s happening faster than most people think. In this article we’ll look at how cities are adapting to enable connected vehicle technology and autonomous driving.
Applications Industrial IoT: Connectivity for Rugged Applications Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 June 10, 2022 Selecting the connectivity solution for an application in a challenging environment requires some thought. In this article we review the available features in Digi industrial-grade cellular routers, so you can identify the right product for your Industrial Internet of Things application.
IoT Trends What Is a Digital Twin? Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 June 10, 2022 Most people in the IoT space have heard the term “digital twin” or “digital twin modeling” in recent years. But what is a digital twin exactly? In simplest terms, it’s a virtual representation of a physical object, device or structure that exists in the real world. Read more to learn how they work and the value they provide in today's IoT systems.
IoT Trends Next Generation Connectivity for Passenger Rail Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 June 07, 2022 Transportation systems across the globe are in the process of upgrading nearly every aspect of their operations to boost ridership and provide a better passenger experience. High-speed, highly reliable wireless connectivity with 5G is a key part of these infrastructure upgrades.
Technical Insights Router Comparison Series: Industrial vs. Transportation Routers Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 May 27, 2022 Performing a router comparison in the industrial space can be daunting. Cellular routers with industrial components have a wide range of features and capabilities. In this blog post we walk through how to compare industrial feature sets in both industrial and transportation routers.
Applications What Is FirstNet Band 14? Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 May 19, 2022 While FirstNet® and Band 14 are closely related, they are not the same. This blog post examines each part and explains how the two are related and where they are different. It also clears up some confusion in the industry.
IoT Trends LTE vs. 5G: What Is the Difference? Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 May 04, 2022 In this blog post, we evaluate 4G LTE vs. 5G, including speed, bandwidth, latency and other differences between LTE and 5G to help organizations choose the right technology for their needs.
IoT Trends Green Tech Innovation: How IoT Supports Sustainability and a Healthier Planet Ron Konezny Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
 April 22, 2022 Digi supports many IoT-based initiatives that enterprises, industrial applications and municipalities are building and deploying in the quest to become more sustainable and to reduce their carbon footprint. Meet the 2022 Digi Green Tech Customer Innovation Award winners.
IoT Trends How Investing in Green Technology Saves Businesses Money Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 April 20, 2022 When and how should you invest in green tech? Businesses, industrial enterprises and municipalities have many opportunities today to reduce their carbon footprint through operational changes and new technologies. The good news is that many are finding that these changes result in operational efficiency and cost savings.
IoT Trends IoT-Based Environmental Monitoring: Types and Use Cases Quinn Jones Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
 April 15, 2022 IoT-based environmental monitoring and clean technology support the detection of harmful pollutants and other environmental hazards, enabling governments and industries to clean and protect our air, soil, and water.
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