Selecting the Right Technology for Your Internet of Things Application

Digi International
December 15, 2016
Developing a successful Internet of Things (IoT) application starts with selecting the right technology for your product or project. The two videos below were created to get you in the know and on the right path in less than a few minutes each.

Mesh Networking Vs. Cellular Technology for IoT Applications

How do you choose between mesh networks and new LTE networks such as Cat 1, Cat M1, and NB-IOT?

IoT expert and Digi Chief Innovation Officer, Rob Faludi, explains the advantages and disadvantages of mesh networking and cellular networking, so you can identify the right solution for your application.

 

Choosing the Right Mesh Networking Technology for Your Application

If you’re still determining if mesh networking technology is the right solution for your application, Faludi, digs deeper into the strengths and weaknesses of mesh networking protocols specific to IoT applications.

When working with different IoT applications it is important to know the difference between point-to-multipoint networks and mesh networks, along with the advantages and disadvantages of different types of mesh networks like Zigbee, DigiMesh, and Thread.

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