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How Investing in Green Technology Saves Businesses Money

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
April 20, 2022 IoT Trends
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.

Remote Infrastructure Management for Industrial IoT Applications

Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
April 08, 2022 Technical Insights
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.

Digital Signage Applications in IoT

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
April 01, 2022 Applications
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.

What Is Clean Tech and How Is IoT Enabling It?

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 25, 2022 IoT Trends
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.

What is Micromobility and What is the Market for Developers?

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 10, 2022 IoT Trends
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 in Transportation: Solutions and Applications

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
March 04, 2022 IoT Trends
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 3 RF: 4 Protocols, 3 Packages, 10 Great Features

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
February 24, 2022 Digi XBee
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®.

Smart City Traffic Management: Ready-to-Deploy Infrastructure Solutions

Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
February 18, 2022 Applications
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.

What Is Environmental Monitoring?

Quinn Jones, Senior Product Manager – Digi XBee, Digi International
February 11, 2022 Applications
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.

New Public Transit Technology: How Emerging Tech Is Changing Transportation

Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
February 02, 2022 IoT Trends
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.

What Can 5G Do For Business: Enterprise, Industry and Transportation

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
January 26, 2022 IoT Trends
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.

Digi 5G Products

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
January 24, 2022 IoT Trends
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.

Introducing the Digi Connect EZ Family of Serial Device Servers

Ben Tucker, Director, Product Management for Infrastructure Management, Digi International
January 13, 2022 Digi News
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.

IoT and the Supply Chain: How Machine Learning Eases Bottlenecks

Jeff Eltringham, Head of Marketing, SmartSense by Digi
January 06, 2022 Technical Insights
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.

Reducing Network Security Risks for the Remote Workforce — Now and in the Future

Digi International
December 30, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Change Dominated 2021; Cautious Optimism for 2022

Ron Konezny, President and CEO, Digi International
December 29, 2021 Digi News
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.

What Do Pizza and IoT Have in Common?

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
December 23, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

How Is EV Infrastructure Developing and Growing in the US?

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
December 16, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Who Is Responsible for IoT Device Security?

Digi International
December 14, 2021 Technical Insights
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.

Long Range vs. Short Range Wireless Communications: What’s Best for Your Project?

Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
December 10, 2021 Technical Insights
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.

Get Federated with Digi Remote Manager Single Sign-On

Digi International
December 02, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

What is LTE: How It Works and Why It Matters

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
November 19, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Digi TX64 5G Is an Honoree in CES 2022 Innovation Awards

Digi International
November 11, 2021 IoT Trends
Digi TX64 5G, a complete solution for transportation systems, has been named an Honoree in the CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree.

Internet of Things, Environmental Sustainability, and the Circular Economy

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
November 08, 2021 IoT Trends
Multiple industries are progressively investing in Internet of Things environmental sustainability initiatives to improve recycling and reuse of materials while safeguarding natural resources.

5 Reasons Product Managers Should Consider LoRaWAN for IoT Solutions

Digi International
October 29, 2021 Technical Insights
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.

Power Management Techniques in Embedded Systems

Martin Schulte-Hobein, Manager, Field Application Engineer Embedded & RF, Digi International
October 22, 2021 Technical Insights
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.

5G in Public Transit and Commercial Transportation Systems

Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
October 15, 2021 IoT Trends
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 and the Coffee Supply Chain

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
October 01, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

How to Stay Ahead of the 3G Network Sunset

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
September 30, 2021 IoT Trends
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 Celebrates 30th Annual Golf Fundraiser - Over $50k Raised

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
September 23, 2021 Digi News
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.

Selecting an IoT Device Management Platform - with Deployment Examples

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
August 31, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Infrastructure Spending: How Smart Cities Are Rolling Out IoT Projects

Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
August 10, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Digi EX50 5G: Next Gen Wi-Fi 6 Router for Business and Commercial Applications

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
August 05, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Introducing the Digi LoRa / LoRaWAN Device-to-Cloud Solution

Digi International
July 13, 2021 IoT Trends
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 in Healthcare: Applications and Use Cases

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
July 08, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

6 Traits of a Sustainable City (With Examples)

Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 17, 2021 IoT Trends
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.

Digi Launches the ConnectCore 8M Mini

Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 15, 2021 IoT Trends
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

2G, 3G, 4G LTE Network Shutdown Updates

Harald Remmert, CTO, Cellular Solutions , Digi International
June 08, 2021 IoT Trends
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?

10 Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems

Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
June 04, 2021 Applications
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.

Digi Chosen by Vodafone as an IoT Technology Partner

Digi International
May 31, 2021 IoT Trends
Digi has been selected by Vodafone as one of three exclusive IoT solutions partners in the Vodafone Partner Device Program. Vodafone is the largest mobile and fixed network operator in Europe and a leading global IoT connectivity provider.

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