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Technical Insights Remote Infrastructure Management for Industrial IoT Applications Ben Tucker Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
 April 08, 2022 In industrial environments, distributed connectivity is an essential tool for organizations that want to continue to scale their networks while maintaining existing legacy equipment. Establishing effective remote infrastructure management strategies for industrial networks has become imperative.
Applications Digital Signage Applications in IoT Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 April 01, 2022 Applications for digital signage are growing, fueled by new capabilities, lower costs for high-definition displays and cellular data plans, and imagination for what's possible. And finally, an increased need for on-the-go information continues to spur the development of methodologies for delivering that information.
IoT Trends What Is Clean Tech and How Is IoT Enabling It? Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 March 25, 2022 The adoption of IoT-enabled clean tech is increasing as municipalities seek to improve air quality and businesses seek to improve their stewardship of the environment. Technology advances are driving massive improvements in environmental practices, supporting initiatives that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world.
IoT Trends What is Micromobility and What is the Market for Developers? Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 March 10, 2022 The micromobility market is growing, and that means opportunities for developers and OEMs who want to build connected, mobile products like e-scooters and trackable bike rentals. Read out blog post to learn about the trends that are shaping this new Internet of Things (IoT) sector.
IoT Trends IoT in Transportation: Solutions and Applications Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 March 04, 2022 Transportation is undergoing a transformation as municipalities and transport authorities adopt IoT in transportation applications, and roll out technology upgrades to improve operational efficiency, traffic flow, mobility, air quality and public safety.
Digi XBee Digi XBee 3 RF: 4 Protocols, 3 Packages, 10 Great Features Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
 February 24, 2022 Digi XBee® 3 RF modules provide reliable wireless connectivity, getting you quickly to market with a compact, low-power, low-profile footprint. They offer multiple protocols using the same hardware, come pre-certified, and include I/O, python programmability, and multi-layered security with Digi TrustFence®.
Applications Smart City Traffic Management: Ready-to-Deploy Infrastructure Solutions Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 February 18, 2022 Turnkey traffic management solutions from Digi International and AT&T are now available through the NASPO ValuePoint Network. Learn how U.S. urban traffic managers can rapidly upgrade to smart city traffic management systems to reduce congestion, improve routing for first responders and transit vehicles, and increase public safety.
Applications What Is Environmental Monitoring? Quinn Jones Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
 February 11, 2022 What is environmental monitoring and why does it matter? Learn everything you need to know about environmental monitoring processes and systems, and how IoT supports critical sensing, data reporting and automation, from agriculture to wind and solar to heavy industry.
IoT Trends New Public Transit Technology: How Emerging Tech Is Changing Transportation Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 February 02, 2022 New public transportation technology offers potential solutions for overburdened city and metro traffic systems. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance 5G mobile routers and edge computing help transportation systems revolutionize their communications infrastructure and embrace the future of mobility.
IoT Trends What Can 5G Do For Business: Enterprise, Industry and Transportation Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 January 26, 2022 Manufacturing facilities, transportation systems and other vertical industries are ready to take advantage of the faster speeds, lower latency, and higher data throughput of 5G, as these enterprises transform their networks and migrate to 5G devices. Learn what 5G will do for business.
IoT Trends Digi 5G Products Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 January 24, 2022 Digi's 5G products and services roadmap includes both new products and adaptations of our current products, such as our modular routers with change-able CORE modules. Additionally, we have development and deployment services to support customers in designing and deploying the 5G applications of the future.
Digi News Introducing the Digi Connect EZ Family of Serial Device Servers Ben Tucker Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
 January 13, 2022 When you need a reliable serial connection for your mission-critical equipment, paired with ease-of-use, Digi Connect EZ is the right solution, offering click-to-connect serial connectivity for devices anywhere.
Technical Insights IoT and the Supply Chain: How Machine Learning Eases Bottlenecks Jeff Eltringham Jeff Eltringham, Head of Marketing, SmartSense by Digi
 January 06, 2022 IoT and the supply chain today go hand in hand, and in fact logistics tracking is one of the most prevalent Internet of Things sectors. Supply chain management requires sophisticated tools for real time monitoring. IoT supply chain technology can help managers from manufacturing to transport and delivery monitor logistics and ultimately prevent bottlenecks in critical supply chain networks.
IoT Trends Reducing Network Security Risks for the Remote Workforce — Now and in the Future Digi International Digi International
 December 30, 2021 The upward trend in remote workers has placed a strain on corporate IT departments, which must manage network security risks and provide secure and reliable connectivity to the distributed workforce.
Digi News Change Dominated 2021; Cautious Optimism for 2022 Ron Konezny Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
 December 29, 2021 In 2021, Digi International experienced a year of change and growth, in spite of the Covid 19 challenges. In this blog post, Digi President and CEO Ron Konezny shares insights on the business, an appreciation for Digi's staff, partners and distributors, and a message of optimism.
IoT Trends What Do Pizza and IoT Have in Common? Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 December 23, 2021 IoT projects, like pizza, come in many different varieties. In this blog post we take a look at how the IoT is like pizza. It might help you understand why the answer to most questions about how to build an IoT project can be answered with "it depends." And it also might make you hungry.
IoT Trends How Is EV Infrastructure Developing and Growing in the US? Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 December 16, 2021 In the US, public initiatives have been used to drive sustainability efforts, including building sustainable cities. But future growth in EV usage will require more than federal tax credits. Building charging infrastructure will deliver the convenient, reliable mobility that drivers – and local economies – need to benefit from EV adoption.
Technical Insights Who Is Responsible for IoT Device Security? Digi International Digi International
 December 14, 2021 Many people believe that security can be fully implemented by the device manufacturer, or that it’s possible to install a security-focused software program to detect and thwart hacking. But in fact, true device security is a combination of technologies, processes and best practices.
Technical Insights Long Range vs. Short Range Wireless Communications: What’s Best for Your Project? Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
 December 10, 2021 Wireless radio communication range depends on many factors, including the location of the intended use case, whether it is mobile or fixed, the distance to cover, as well as obstacles and noise.
IoT Trends Get Federated with Digi Remote Manager Single Sign-On Digi International Digi International
 December 02, 2021 Single Sign-on (SSO) provides users access to multiple applications using a single set of credentials, which simultaneously improves security, user experience, productivity and IT efficiency. Digi Remote Manager makes it quick and easy to configure SSO for your enterprise.
IoT Trends What is LTE: How It Works and Why It Matters Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 November 19, 2021 What is LTE? How does it support 4G, 5G, and the rest of the world around us? Learn everything you need to know about LTE and where it is going.
IoT Trends Digi TX64 5G Is an Honoree in CES 2022 Innovation Awards Digi International Digi International
 November 11, 2021 Digi TX64 5G, a complete solution for transportation systems, has been named an Honoree in the CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree.
IoT Trends Internet of Things, Environmental Sustainability, and the Circular Economy Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 November 08, 2021 Multiple industries are progressively investing in Internet of Things environmental sustainability initiatives to improve recycling and reuse of materials while safeguarding natural resources.
Technical Insights 5 Reasons Product Managers Should Consider LoRaWAN for IoT Solutions Digi International Digi International
 October 29, 2021 Deploying an IoT solution involves solving challenges such as connectivity, security policies, harsh radio environment, and deployment and maintenance costs. This article explains some key benefits of LoRa/LoRaWAN that address these concerns to help engineers, product managers and decision makers to evaluate LoRaWAN.
Technical Insights Power Management Techniques in Embedded Systems Martin Schulte-Hobein Martin Schulte-Hobein, Manager, Field Application Engineer Embedded & RF, Digi International
 October 22, 2021 Utilizing key power management techniques in your embedded system designs can have enormous benefits, from battery life improvement to reduced costs to improved product reliability. Learn more in this insightful blog post on power management in embedded product design.
IoT Trends 5G in Public Transit and Commercial Transportation Systems Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 October 15, 2021 In this blog post we introduce the latest 5G transportation solutions from Digi and describe how 5G, the latest cellular technology advances, and integrated features for transit and rail applications can support your migration planning and digital transformation.
IoT Trends IoT and the Coffee Supply Chain Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 October 01, 2021 The coffee supply chain is vast, and is increasingly utilizing IoT devices and technologies across the many involved processes – from coffee agriculture to shipping, warehousing, roasting and processing, and connected commercial coffee machines.
IoT Trends How to Stay Ahead of the 3G Network Sunset Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 September 30, 2021 To prepare for the 3G sunset, it's important to understand where the industry is going in order to plan your migration. Both 4G LTE and 5G are viable options, with 4G fully deployed now and 5G rapidly rolling out across the globe. Learn about the considerations for future-proofing and network fallback, and plan your technology move.
Digi News Digi Celebrates 30th Annual Golf Fundraiser - Over $50k Raised Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 September 23, 2021 For 30 years, Digi International has hosted an annual event, with the help of Digi team members and sponsorship support from Digi partners, to raise money for deserving causes that make a difference in our communities. This year the event exceeded all hopes and expectations by raising over $50,000 for three great organizations.
IoT Trends Edge Computing Examples Across Vertical Industries Brandon Moser Brandon Moser, Manager, Professional Services, Digi International
 September 09, 2021 Edge computing processes data as close as possible to the process or thing being monitored by an IoT device. Edge computing can be performed by devices directly connected to sensors, by routers or gateways that transmit data, or by small installations of servers that are deployed on-site in a closet or enclosure.
IoT Trends Selecting an IoT Device Management Platform - with Deployment Examples Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 August 31, 2021 In this article we share deployment examples and selection criteria to support the choice of an IoT device management platform, including the most critical functionality, such as monitoring, remote management and security, as well as key features like APIs and out-of-band management.
Applications What Is IoT Device Management and Why Do You Need It? Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 August 24, 2021 IoT device management provides administrative access to a deployed network of Internet of Things devices. These connected devices must be monitored for security and uptime. The system sends notifications to an administrator, who has secure access to troubleshoot those devices, update their firmware and reboot them if needed.
IoT Trends Infrastructure Spending: How Smart Cities Are Rolling Out IoT Projects Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 August 10, 2021 Today, as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, government leaders — particularly in the U.S. — are preparing to address these shortcomings with funding equal to the scale of the problem.
IoT Trends Digi EX50 5G: Next Gen Wi-Fi 6 Router for Business and Commercial Applications Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 August 05, 2021 Wi-Fi 6 router solutions come in a number of different flavors today. Digi EX50 is Digi’s next-generation enterprise-grade 5G cellular router with Wi-Fi 6, serving the demanding requirements of commercial and light industrial applications.
IoT Trends Introducing the Digi LoRa / LoRaWAN Device-to-Cloud Solution Digi International Digi International
 July 13, 2021 Low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN) are rapidly growing, as enterprises and industrial operations seek to manage ever more complex network needs. Adding to its breadth of offerings for LPWANs Digi has launched a ready-to-deploy LoRaWAN solution for a range of use cases from agriculture to smart city lighting to water management.
IoT Trends IoT in Healthcare: Applications and Use Cases Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 July 08, 2021 IoT in healthcare is a fast-growth area for a range of reasons, including the ability for connected devices to gather data, provide alerts, and automate critical processes. The healthcare industry is rapidly adopting Internet of Things technologies in everything from wearables to patient monitoring in order to improve accuracy, promote efficiency, reduce costs and enhance health and safety.
IoT Trends 6 Traits of a Sustainable City (With Examples) Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 June 17, 2021 A sustainable city incorporates eco-friendly practices, green spaces and supporting technology into the urban environment to reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions, enhance air quality, and protect natural resources.
IoT Trends Digi Launches the ConnectCore 8M Mini Bob Blumenscheid Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
 June 15, 2021 Based on the NXP® i.MX 8M Mini application processor, the integrated Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini SOM platform helps OEMs reduce their development costs and realize a lower total cost of ownership
IoT Trends 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Network Shutdown Updates Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
 June 08, 2021 Cellular networks are changing, and some are sunsetting. This leads to many concerns and questions from businesses, governments and industries with deployed devices based on older networks. When will 2G go away completely? When will 3G networks sunset?
Applications 10 Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems Bob Blumenscheid Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
 June 04, 2021 Embedded systems are at the heart of many different products, machines and intelligent operations, across every industry and sector today. Embedded devices and software play a crucial role in the functioning of cars, home appliances, medical devices, interactive kiosks and other equipment we use in our daily lives. This article covers a range of embedded system examples.
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