FreeWave’s Steve Wulchin Returns as CEO
On January 9, 2023, Steve Wulchin returned as CEO of FreeWave Technologies. Steve served as the company’s CEO from founding — as one of its
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2023 and Beyond: A Visionary Q&A with FreeWave
With fresh insight and excitement for the year ahead, the FreeWave leadership team discusses their vision for the future, predictions about the evolution of data,
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Ranch Life: Water Visibility is Critical Part 2
Measurement is part of a farmer’s DNA. It improves plant yields, herd health, resource conservation and impacts the bottom line – from ensuring livestock reach
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Ranch Life: Water Visibility is Critical Part 1
There is no average day in the life of a rancher. Many kickstart their morning at 4 a.m., when most people are still fast asleep.
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The Impact of IoT on the Future of the Oil and Gas Industry
A global expert in telecommunication, Dennis Stipati talks about how today’s energy companies are doing more with the same amount of resources and how FreeWave
FreeWave Joins Rural Cloud Initiative
BOULDER, COLO. (November 9, 2022) — FreeWave® Technologies, a leader in industrial wireless technology, today announced a partnership with Trilogy Networks to join its Rural
Reinke And Freewave Technologies Announce Partnership To Optimize Collection Of Irrigation Data
(Deshler, Neb. – Oct. 26, 2022) – Reinke Manufacturing, a leader in precision irrigation equipment, and FreeWave® Technologies, a leader in industrial wireless connectivity, today
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Unlocking Creativity within the Industrial Sector
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Technology Revealed: Unraveling Data Accessibility for Industrial IoT
Our world is full of endless possibilities. Thanks to modern technology, we are more digitally connected than ever before. According to Statista, there will be
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The Unlikely Marriage of Sustainability and IIoT
When I think about technology’s impact on sustainability, I think about home. I live in California, and earlier this year there was a fire in
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Technology’s Impact on Air Quality Control Monitoring
At this very moment, wildfire season is currently underway in North America, and since the start of this year alone, more than 27,000 wildfires have
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Got Data? Now what?
It’s hard to imagine a world without the daily convenience of modern technology. Just yesterday, I joked with my kids about the world before the
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Data is everywhere, even on Mount Everest: Sensor-to-cloud and extreme environments
Technology – from Mount Everest to the farm It’s amazing what technology can do when paired with human will. Just a few years ago, a
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The Importance of Data in the Life of Bees
Have you heard the buzz? Data is everywhere, informing, influencing and affecting the direction and decisions of our lives daily. Due to modern technology, we
FreeWave Technologies Welcomes Jeff Horton as Chief Revenue Officer
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Technology Simplified: Leveraging Data in the New Digital Era
Excited by tomorrow, we face a new world filled with endless possibilities each day. Thanks to modern technology, simple sensors open the doors to our
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Data Connects Life: A Deeper Look at the Power of Connection for IoT Champions
Every day, the world shifts in a new digital direction, making our lives simpler and equally more complicated all at the same time. I can
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Guest Blog: How Swarm’s low-cost, global satellite connectivity is changing the game for IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing our world as connected sensors provide the data that help us improve food production, optimize supply chains, combat
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Is Your Farm Losing Money from Rural Broadband Issues?
Today, of all things, a strong internet connection is essential for successful farming. So, is your farm losing money from the rural broadband issues you’ve
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Frustrated With Your Farm’s Bandwidth?
A good Internet signal is essential for smart farming and precision agriculture. A wireless bridge solution may just be the boost for your operations. In
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Your Employees are Talking, But Are You Listening?
FreeWave’s Kirk Byles explains why listening to your employees is an easy way to increase engagement and productivity among remote teams. WIRED recently published an
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Smart Farmers Use Data, Do You?
Data has revolutionized the planting, growing, and harvesting of crops on farms worldwide. Here’s why intelligent farmers use data to drive decisions and boost profits.
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Five Ways to Improve Agricultural Efficiency With IIoT
The IIoT benefits farmers and their products substantially, especially regarding how efficient growth cycles can become. Learn more in this article. It’s estimated today that
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5 Reasons to Integrate Satellite Communications with IIoT
Businesses that pair the IIoT and satellites are setting themselves up for a bright future. Check out these five reasons you should integrate the two.
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A Starter’s Guide to IIoT and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0)
Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing how businesses operate and manufacture products. In this guide, learn how the IIoT plays a considerable role in this movement. The
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Low-Cost Satellite Connectivity Will Power New IIoT Uses Cases Globally
FreeWave’s new Fusion Satellite powered by Swarm Technologies promises reliable IIoT device connectivity where there was none BOULDER (September 8, 2021) – Enterprises with remote
FreeWave Technologies’ Joint Venture with ModuSense to Accelerate Connected Solutions to the Unconnected
Combined forces promising breakthrough innovation and go-to-market agility BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — To transform geographically disperse industrial operations, you need visibility to intelligent data
15 Benefits of Embracing IIoT and Automation for Manufacturing
The Industrial Internet of Things helps leaders thrive in crowded and even dangerous markets. Here are 15 benefits of embracing IIoT for manufacturing. Embracing the
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Automation in Oil and Gas: A Starter’s Guide
From drilling to logistics to preventing theft, automation in oil and gas is quickly becoming the standard. Learn how tech helps increase ROI and improves
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Increasing Healthy Food Access and Improving Yields With Harvest Automation
Increasing Healthy Food Access and Improving Yields With Harvest Automation What is automation in agriculture, and how are farmers using robots and other technologies to
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IIoT For Electric Utilities: The Past, Present, and Future
Electric companies are poised to become future IIoT leaders. Here’s why. Primarily driven by Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has
Introducing Game-Changing Connectivity for Remote Operations
FreeWave’s new Fusion Bridge dual-radio gateway delivers seamless Wi-Fi connectivity to remote 900 MHz networks BOULDER (May 3rd, 2021) – Data is everywhere, but
What Does the Future Hold for IIoT, Automation, and Edge Computing?
From narrowband communications to edge computing, FreeWave continues to solve significant customer challenges with IIoT, automation, and data collection. We are excited about
FreeWave CEO Provides Valuable IIoT and Edge Computing Insights on the Talking Industrial Automation Podcast
What Does the Future Hold for IIoT, Automation, and Edge Computing? FreeWave’s CEO chats with Talking Industrial Automation Podcast to provide valuable insight on
FreeWave Technologies Delivers New Edge Data Software Platform
The solution you need for real-time data processing and storage capability at the network edge BOULDER (March 4, 2021) – Today FreeWave Technologies, a
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A Starters Guide to the IIoT and Automation in Agriculture
Is your farm smart? Speak to a Freewave Smart Ag expert today. What is automation? How can automation help farmers do more with less? Is
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FreeWave’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Glossary
Our exploration of terminology related to the Industrial Internet of Things. The tech world is full of buzzwords and terms unfamiliar to most people,
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The Top Three Reasons to Integrate Wireless Into Your Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Operations
Adding wireless to your IIoT operations is more critical now than ever before. Connected “things” are changing our world. Today, Internet-connected sensors and devices transform
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How IIoT Ensures Business Continuity During Disasters
The Industrial Internet of Things simplifies business continuity plans – and keeps your operations running smoothly. If there’s one takeaway from 2020, it’s this:
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IoT, Edge Computing & Managing Through COVID-19
FreeWave CEO Featured on MIT’s Connected Things Video Series Kirk Byles sat down (virtually) with Mark Thirman, Chair of MITs Connected Things Conference for a
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Actionable Insights: IIoT Helps You Quickly Communicate Organizational Health and Improve Forecasting
Improve business operations and efficiently plan for the future, with real-time insights from IIoT. We’ve entered the Golden Age of business productivity thanks to Internet-connected
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Improved Yields With Less Money and Less Time: the Agtech Revolution
Agtech makes agriculture smarter, and that’s a win for farmers, our planet, and people. Farming and agriculture have always relied on technology and innovation to
FreeWave Technologies Expands Integration Partnership in India
New Partnership Penned with Cotmac Electronics Pvt Ltd BOULDER (June 10, 2020) – Today, FreeWave Technologies, a leader in long-range industrial wireless connectivity and wired
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IIoT and Work-Life Balance: A Healthy and Productive Relationship
This article was authored by Kirk Byles, FreeWave CEO The Industrial Internet of Things can improve productivity and promote a healthy work-life balance. Here’s how.
FreeWave Technologies Introduces ZumEdge™
FreeWave’s Edge Intelligence portfolio allows instant data access and decision-making from the harshest edge environments to Cloud, analytics platforms in an easy-to-use integrated package BOULDER
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The Smart Businesses Guide to Intelligence at the Edge and IIOT
Technology that enables business continuity and agility in every condition is essential today and into the future. Remote processes that enable agility in changing conditions
COVID-19: A Letter to Our Customers and Partners
A Letter to Our Customers and Partners: In these challenging times, we wanted to take a moment to update you on how we’re responding to
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COVID-19 is forcing a change to the way we do business and globally confining employees to their homes, forcing the cancellation of public events and
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Remote University On-site Training
Join FreeWave for our Remote University On-site Training Date: March 10th and March 11thTime: 830am-430pm each dayLocation: MCM Elegante Hotel, 5200 E. University | Odessa,
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FreeWave Announces the Release of their New Online Training Portal
Take your FreeWave experience to the next level with our new online learning center. FreeWave is primarily a supplier of hardware for the industrial space,
FreeWave Technologies Expands Global Footprint and Has Record Growth
FreeWave Technologies Welcomes New Decade with Expanding Global Footprint and Record Growth BOULDER (February 11, 2020) – FreeWave Technologies, a leader in industrial edge computing
Pittsburgh, PA Lunch + Learn with AUTOSOL and FreeWave Technologies
Hungry for knowledge? Don’t miss out on our free Lunch & Learn with AUTOSOL and FreeWave Technologies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Join technology experts from both
FreeWave Technologies Expands Distribution into Philippines
New Partnership Penned with Presidium Controls and Industrial Technologies Corporation Boulder, CO – December 16, 2019 – Today, FreeWave Technologies, a leader in long-range industrial
FreeWave and MachineShop Team Up to Deliver a Turn-Key Solution for Amazon Web Services IoT Greengrass and Device Management for Industrial Applications
Los Angeles, CA – October 23, 2019 – FreeWave Technologies, a leader in long-range wireless radios and edge computing platforms, and and MachineShop, a leading
FreeWave Technologies Establishes New Board of Directors to Continue Growth Trajectory
BOULDER (July 9, 2019) – FreeWave Technologies, a leader in long-range wireless and wired edge computing platforms, has formed a new Board of Directors comprised
FreeWave Technologies to Partner with AUTOSOL to Deliver IIoT Edge Solution
Boulder, Colo., April 23, 2019 – FreeWave Technologies, a leader in long-range wireless radios and edge computing platforms, and AUTOSOL, a leading provider of secure,
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Inductive Automation and FreeWave Technologies Team Up to Provide Users with Increased Data Visibility and Enhanced Network Reliability
Collaboration helps companies make better decisions through sensor queries, analytics and intelligence placed at the “edge” where operational devices reside Folsom, Calif., and Boulder, Colo.,
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The Intelligent Edge: A Deep Dive into Edge Computing with Robert Reid
The industrial data landscape is rapidly evolving because of emerging communications and processing technologies that allow organizations to more efficiently collect data and act upon
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FreeWave Technologies Poised to Grow Market Share in IIoT and Edge Computing; Appoints Kirk Byles as Chief Executive Officer
BOULDER, Colo. – Sept. 6, 2018 – FreeWave Technologies, the leader in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) wireless connectivity and edge computing, today announced that
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What’s new from FreeWave? The ZumIQ App Server
Introducing the first programmable ZumIQ™ App Server network appliance to deliver ruggedized edge intelligence for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and sensor ecosystems. Industrial users
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Managing Critical Assets with Industrial IoT Communications
Whether you’re a long-time employee at an industrial organization, or someone who is new to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 – you
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The Intelligent Edge: Navigating the Transformative IIoT Landscape with Renee Garcia (Part 2)
The Intelligent Edge blog series continues with its eighth installment, bringing bring back Product Line Manager, Renee Garcia. In our previous blog, Renee spoke with
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The Intelligent Edge: Navigating the Transformative IIoT Landscape with Renee Garcia (Part 1)
Today’s world is undergoing rapid digital transformation, from the technologies that shape it, business practices and strategies shifting in response and the workforce adapting to
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9 Critical Reasons to add Wireless Thief Hatch Management
A thief hatch is a closeable lid at the top of a low-pressure holding tank for hydrocarbons such as oil or condensate, or water. It
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The Intelligent Edge: Bringing Transparency to the Factory with Lee Jaderborg (Part 2)
We’re back with our sixth installment of The Intelligent Edge, continuing our conversation with manufacturing engineering manager and quality manager, Lee Jaderborg. Didn’t get a
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The Intelligent Edge: Bringing Transparency to the Factory with Lee Jaderborg (Part 1)
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort” – John Ruskin. This rings true in the world of IIoT. For
IoT In Aerospace & Defense Market Overview, Trends, Current Scenario and Forecast 2018 – 2023; Top Key Players: AeroVironment, Inc., AT&T, Elbit Systems, FreeWave Technologies, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Honeywell International, Inc., Northrop Grumman, Prox Dynamics, Radisys, and Textron Systems.
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Applying Automation to Save our Water Systems
Each day, billions of people and organizations around the world face some type of water or wastewater issue. From industrial and agricultural enterprises to consumers,
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Injecting Agility and Automation at the Well Pad
Small-to-medium-sized oil and gas companies understand what it takes to be agile. They must survive and thrive in an industry led by giant producers. While
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Top Tips for the New Drone Owner
Recent headlines demonstrate how drones can support public safety and government operations. The Los Angeles Fire Department, for example, used drones for the first time
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2018 Analyst IIoT Predictions
Each year we like to go inside FreeWave and ask our team what the Industrial IoT forecast looks like for the upcoming year. Throughout 2017
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Nine Perfect Gifts to Get the App Developer in Your Life
Buying gifts for anyone is a struggle, but buying gifts for someone who loves technology can be even more of a challenge. As connected homes,
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IIoT News Round Up: 2018-Focused Headlines
As the year winds down, industry thought leaders and publications are beginning to release their top trends and predictions for IIoT in 2018. From what
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FreeWave Blog Series: The Intelligent Edge (Part 4)
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the consumer world in ways no one ever imagined. By placing intelligence in the IoT network, the “Thing”
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The Industrial IoT Risks You Must Not Ignore in 2018
The haste to adapt IoT technology has left many enterprises facing a growing problem: IoT security. How network and systems architects respond could determine the
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What We’re Thankful for in IIoT
As we approach Thanksgiving, we can’t help but reflect on what an unforgettable year it has been. Transformation and innovation have been at the forefront
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IoT News Roundup: Where is IoT headed?
The holiday season is fast-approaching and it seems there’s always a never-ending list of tasks that need to be completed every year. Just like the
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Four Ways to Optimize Your Operations for IIoT
The phrase, “the future is here,” is overused and has evolved into a catchphrase for companies struggling to position themselves in times of technological or
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Looking Ahead: Kicking Off 2018 with Industrial IoT
As we face a quickly approaching 2018, it is shaping up to be a busy year! We are building a line-up of presentations at leading
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FreeWave Blog Series: The Intelligent Edge (Part 2)
Part 2: Novice App Dev – A Q&A with Greg Corey from FreeWave The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the consumer world in ways
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Know Before You Buy: How to Find Secure IoT Devices
As the number of IoT devices skyrockets, we are seeing the amazing powers of connected networks. Businesses are able to transform as they approach operations
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FreeWave Blog Series: The Intelligent Edge
Part 1: Novice App Dev – A Q&A with Greg Corey from FreeWave The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the consumer world in ways
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Industrial IoT Top News: Fog and Edge Computing
As more IoT devices are deployed (with billions to come in the near future) there is a substantial push towards on-device analytics, programmability, and command/control
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IIoT Edge Applications: Small SCADA
In a small SCADA environment, remote monitoring and automation are important tools for creating operational efficiency and ensuring cost-effective solution deployment. Real-time data in small SCADA
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Connect Field Assets Together with Node-RED App Dev
Until recently, modern solutions for remote process-control and automation applications were limited to expensive retrofits, recurring subscription fees, and costly internal software development. Small- to
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ZumIQ Named Finalist in Control Engineering’s “Engineers’ Choice Awards”
Last week, Control Engineering Magazine announced our new ZumIQ App Server as a finalist in its Control Engineering 2018 Engineers’ Choice Awards program! This award
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FreeWave Blog Series: The Intelligent Edge
A Blog Series Dedicated to IIoT, Application Development, and Intelligence at the Edge The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the consumer world in ways
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Where is SCADA Headed?
With all the chatter around Industrial IoT (IIoT) and the disruption it brings to business operations, where does Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology
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International IIoT Perspectives: Fog Computing On a Global Scale
Fog Computing is a slippery concept. It combines two critical components of data computing today, Edge and Cloud computing, into a system that leverages the
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Transforming SCADA As We Know It Through App Dev
Small- and mid-sized industrial organizations that are reliant upon Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems — like those in oil and gas, energy, utilities,
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Calling Industrial IoT Developers…to the Well Pad?
Organizations continue to enhance their digital transformation strategies as they see measurable benefits and improvements in operations. Many industries that have traditionally used either manual
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Programming for Cloud-to-Device Communications in Industrial IoT
Should you leave processing in the cloud or on the edge? Both. Particularly in IIoT, developers need to start thinking about both tracks. There is
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IIoT News Roundup: How IoT is Saving Lives
In the past several weeks, there have been two massive natural disasters in the U.S., as Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, bringing historic flooding
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NFL Advances In-Stadium Wireless Connectivity
(Image courtesy of www.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com) With the NFL season kicking off, we decided to investigate one of the more overlooked aspects of the game: in-stadium wireless communication.
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Hurricane Relief and Recovery Efforts Enlist UAS Tech
The imagery and reconnaissance coming in from tracking the impact of Hurricane Harvey (and now Hurricanes Irma and Jose) has been jaw dropping. In fact,
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Hackathons Giving Birth to Innovative IoT Solutions
One of the fastest growing spaces in tech is the world of connected devices — often called the Internet of Things. In the embedded engineering
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The Next Generation of IIoT: Micro & Macro Connectivity
From a consumer standpoint, the impact of IoT connectivity is clear. People can purchase smart home systems and automobiles with increasingly autonomous features. Looking at
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Node-RED: The IoT Programming Language No One is Talking About
Sussing out the key pieces of the Internet of Things is usually accompanied by caveats ranging from the established uncertainty of the future, the security
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FierceWireless: FreeWave Delivers Rugged IIoT to Mount Washington Observatory
Earlier today, FierceWireless published an article highlighting a recent joint case study from Mount Washington Observatory’s use of FreeWave’s FGR and FGR2 radios to collect
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On the Edge of Transformation: IIoT for Water/Wastewater
Innovation is everywhere. Even the most industrial of industries are being disrupted by technology that has the power to transform entire market landscapes. The water/wastewater
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IIoT Top News: Oil and Gas Early Adopters
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is not just a means for organizations to harvest and analyze vast amounts of data to drive better business
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Rugged Wireless Radios for International OEM Applications
For original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and military applications around the world, operational success requires reliable data delivery. This 100 percent achievable with rugged wireless radio
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International IIoT Perspectives: Precision Agriculture
In the United States, precision agriculture is one of the largest industries by both operational scale and economic impact. The technology utilized is typically on
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5 Reasons Why Your IIoT Network Needs Wireless Programmability
If your company is grappling with the shift towards wireless connectivity and automation, you’re certainly not alone. As more processes are automated, especially within industrial
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Remote Tank Level Monitoring and Automation
Industrial livestock operations have several critical needs in order to function smoothly, but perhaps most important is also the most fundamental: water. On remote sites,
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Microgrids Gaining Mainstream Traction
While “going off the grid” is not a new term, microgrids are finding new footholds in a changing utilities industry. Recently, more and more cities
Do Drones Help or Hurt Wildfire Fighting?
Summer wildfire season is in full swing across North America, and the question of the utility of drones is once again in the headlines. The
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The Importance of Frequency Hopping
(Original blog can be found on the Texas Instruments website) Are you a fan of those 1940s black-and-white movies where a damsel in distress gets
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Rugged IIoT Solutions That Can Weather Any Storm
Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) is a research facility located at the heart of what many consider the “home of the world’s worst weather.” Think thick
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Manufacturing Change through Big Data, Predictive Maintenance & Remote Access
Although the manufacturing industry has seen some troubling times over the past few decades, new technologies are helping it make a resurgence. So what has
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Manufacturing in the Age of IIoT
Few industries can claim such a foundational impact on the United States as the manufacturing industry. Modern manufacturing began with the birth of the assembly
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Happy Independence Day!
As we prepare for fireworks, barbeques and all of the excitement that comes along with tomorrow’s holiday, we’d also like to recognize what Independence Day
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International IIoT Perspectives: Smart Cities
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is, at times, hard to pin down. The stronger the technology has gotten, the broader the applications have become,
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Autonomous Tech and Self-Driving Cars Dominate the Headlines
The autonomous tech industry is poised to explode, driving job growth and technological innovation. Everything from self-driving vehicles to automated infrastructure is sitting on a
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Robotics on the Battlefield
We’ve all seen those futuristic Sci-Fi movies where man and machine fight alongside each other in the throes of battle. While that might have seemed
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7 Tips for OEMs to Improve SCADA Networking Communications
From remote field sensors to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and I/O modules, industrial wireless radios connect your device and sensor ecosystems with robust
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Utilities & IIoT: The ‘Perfect Storm’ Meets the Revolution
In early 2017, John Kennedy at SiliconRepublic declared the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) the ‘perfect storm’ – a convergence of technologies with the capacity
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Intelligent Decision Making in Precision Agriculture
Modern businesses are making intelligent business decisions thanks to the Industrial IoT and its push towards increased connectivity. In precision agriculture, new technology has the
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IIoT News Headlines: Trains, Agriculture, Underwater and More
Industries around the world are being transformed by the Industrial IoT. We recently shared a blog with a report that estimates IIoT will experience explosive growth and approach
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Connected Oil Fields in Peru
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is one of the largest energy companies in the world with operations in 28 countries. In May 2017, CNPC announced
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Can Oil and Gas Keep Up with Digital Disruption?
The oil and gas industry has faced transformational potential in the last several years. As a critical piece of infrastructure for nearly every industry –
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Diving Deep Into the Internet of Underwater Things
Much has been said and done regarding the Internet of Things (IoT) across the terrestrial and aerial environments – just look at the proliferation of
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FreeWave Named Bronze Winner by American Business Awards and IT World Awards
We here are FreeWave are excited to announce that our ZumLink 900 Radio Series and Industrial IoT Programmable Radio (IPR) have been named bronze award winners by
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Industrially Hardened Time Keeping
Today, a wide variety of industries with outdoor OT assets require technology that can connect the assets to a modern communication network. Depending on the
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IIoT Top News — Security Remains Top of Mind
Cybersecurity has been top of mind for industry experts and consumers alike. The WannaCry ransomware is putting a legitimate scare into affected companies, although many
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Do You Speak the Languages of Industrial IoT?
There is an ongoing transition from a world where having an internet connection was sufficient, to a world where ubiquitous connectivity is quickly becoming the
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Smart Border Protection
Plans for “The Wall” at the U.S./Mexico border appear to be driving forward. Recent reports indicate that building the border protection wall could cost upwards
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FreeWave at AUVSI Xponential – Booth #3142
AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2017 is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! Unmanned systems from some of the industry’s leading technology providers will
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A ‘Heads Up’ on Drone Safety
We all know that what goes up must come down. In the case of drones falling out of the sky, hopefully your head isn’t in
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ZumLink Firmware Update 1.0.4.1
FreeWave announces the release of firmware version 1.0.4.1 for all ZumLink Enclosed Ethernet Radios (Z9-PE and Z9-PE-DEVKIT). This new firmware version includes improvements which are
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British Antarctic Survey Leverages Ruggedized Data Transport
Antarctica inhabits a unique place in the human exploration mythos. The vast expanse of uninhabitable land twice the size of Australia has birthed legendary stories
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IIoT Top News: Internet of Things Growth Continues at Dizzying Pace
The Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, has fundamentally transformed the way organizations not only conduct business in their current day-to-day operations, but also has
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Microgrids Promise Smart Industry Possibilities
The rise of microgrids, while not inevitable, is a natural next step in the progression of smart grid technology. As automation, data collection and transport,
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FreeWave at ENTELEC Booth #313
The ENTELEC Conference & Expo gives you the opportunity to network with professionals from the petroleum, pipeline, natural gas and electric utility sectors. We’d like
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FreeWave Named as One of “20 Most Promising Wireless Solution Providers 2017”
Today, CIO Review published it’s list of the “20 Most Promising Wireless Solution Providers 2017,” and FreeWave is excited to be included in that list
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Well-Pad Automation Through the CC1310 Wireless MCU
Oil companies use high-tech radios for production site automation in cool new ways. Competition in oil production can get pretty ugly, especially when the price of
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The Wireless Oilfield
As the Industrial IoT (IIoT) drives connectivity everywhere, wireless technology has become a mainstay in the energy landscape. Modern oil and gas companies rely on
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IIoT News RoundUp – Security, New Products and More
The Industrial IoT (IIoT) continues to drive big news headlines. Recently we’ve seen news on security, connectivity and new products. We’ve compiled a handful of
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Join the ZumLink IPR Pilot Program
What if you could collect, analyze and react to data in real-time at the sensor edge? Zumlink IPR combines RF wireless communication with programmability to
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FreeWave to Attend Three Industry Events This Week
FreeWave is taking on three major events across the globe this week to showcase our latest and greatest Industrial IoT Solutions, including a couple new
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April 2017 Changes to RMA Program
Please note that effective April 3, 2017, FreeWave is discontinuing the Discount RMA Program for Out of Warranty items within its commercial markets (Government and Defense customers will continue
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FreeWave – IWCE Booth #768
If you plan to attend IWCE 2017 this year (March 27-31, 2017), don’t forgot to stop by Booth #768 to learn more about our new
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What’s Your Emergency Communications Plan?
As our cities become increasingly connected and transform into Smart Cities, there is an opportunity to streamline emergency communications. Cities and municipalities can leverage a
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Busting the Myths About FHSS for Industrial IoT
IT/OT convergence has shaken the way businesses operate from a networking, connectivity and communications perspective. As IT decision makers look to find technology that will
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IT/OT Convergence – The Impact from the Industrial Internet of Things
Without question, the number of connected sensors and devices on your IIoT network are going to increase, and also without question, the volume of data created
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What’s New in IIoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) is making waves as we inch closer to the end of the first quarter of 2017. Recently, Network World and Forbes, published articles
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Smart Grid: Overcoming the Challenges to Increase Efficiency
Recent research estimates that the Smart Grid will be a $120 Billion industry by 2020. As Industrial IoT (IIoT) drives digital transformation for utilities, there
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Precision Agriculture Benefits from Rise of Next-Gen OEM Technology
Precision agriculture has long been one of the leading industries for deploying cutting-edge OEM technology. Autonomous vehicles, sensor systems and data-driven analytics are all examples
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Drones and Emergency Response Teams – Friend or Foe?
The drone business has been flying high for the last few years, especially as they became popular consumer devices as regulatory and technological frameworks continue to
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News Round-up: Wireless and Ethernet
As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) drives the production of connected devices, wireless and Ethernet-based technologies have become an important piece of the connectivity
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IoT Spurs Wireless and Ethernet Technology Growth
In 2017, we are more connected than ever before. From a consumer standpoint, our homes are smart – they can change temperature based on our
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IIoT Apps are Brewing
General Electric recently published a piece with three important reasons software developers should focus on the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It cited the fact
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IoT News Roundup Topics of the Week: Big Headlines in Early 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to drive headlines in early 2017. It seems like every day we are seeing a flow of news stories
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Network Management Solutions for IIoT
The shift towards digital technology solutions and the rise of the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have transformed operations for many organizations. Currently, there are
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Energy and Excitement at DistribuTECH 2017
This week we attended DistribuTECH 2017 with several thousand of the leading minds in technology, education and innovation for utilities, Smart Grid and municipalities. We had
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2017 IIoT Prediction Series, Part 1: Where the Fog Meets the Edge
As 2017 kicks into full gear and a particularly interesting 2016 fades into the rearview mirror, we took a look around the IIoT landscape to see what
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2017 IIoT Prediction Series, Part 2: Industrial Apps Outpace Consumer IoT Apps
As 2017 kicks into full gear and a particularly interesting 2016 fades into the rearview mirror, we took a look around the IIoT landscape to see what
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2017 IIoT Prediction Series, Part 5: Major Public Utility Company Closes Doors
As 2017 kicks into full gear and a particularly interesting 2016 fades into the rearview mirror, we took a look around the IIoT landscape to see what
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2017 IIoT Prediction Series, Part 4: Smart Cities Turn to Standardization
As 2017 kicks into full gear and a particularly interesting 2016 fades into the rearview mirror, we took a look around the IIoT landscape to see what
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2017 IIoT Prediction Series, Part 3: IT/OT Convergence & the Next-Gen Workforce
As 2017 kicks into full gear and a particularly interesting 2016 fades into the rearview mirror, we took a look around the IIoT landscape to see what
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Industry 4.0 Top News Roundup
Industry 4.0, another term being batted around for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to explain the next-generation of industrial manufacturing and a new data
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Data that Drives Electric Vehicles
There was a lot of hype surrounding electric vehicles when they first hit the market for consumers. Supporters saw electric vehicles as a key solution
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2017 Analyst Predictions – Industrial IoT
Predictions can be enlightening as we round out the end of the year, and industry analysts covering the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have begun forecasting what
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Top News: Unmanned Aircrafts Taking Flight
As we near the end of 2016, it’s hard to ignore the current and potential impact that Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology has on society. News reports from
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Connected Traffic Management Systems
Connected traffic systems are the next push in our growing digital world. There is a massive opportunity to leverage modern technology for a variety of
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A Very Thankful Time of Year in IIoT
Thanksgiving is the time of year where we reflect on the accomplishments of the prior year and to be thankful for all that we have
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Creating A Safer Environment with IoT
We can get a better understanding of the world around us by consistently monitoring our environment. The Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled large-scale environmental
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IIoT Top News: The Future of Wireless
Where wires once ruled the day, wireless data solutions are now entrenched into the very fabric of the business. It will be interesting to see
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Guest Post: Keep the Data Flowing in Oil and Gas
By Joyce Deuley, Sr. Analyst and Director of Content at James Brehm & Associates LLC State of the Industry This year has proved challenging for oil and
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Ships that Sail Themselves
Is it time for ships to sail off on a journey by themselves? As the Internet of Things (IoT) connects the world, while the robotics
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IIoT Top News: What the Industry Experts Say
Living in a 24-7 news cycle, it is best to take a break from all your favorite news outlets and go back to the basics.
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Staying Connected at the Ski Resort
Getting connected at the ski resort, sounds like a dream come true. We can all probably admit that we often have an expectation for Wi-Fi availability at
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Big Data: Election Analytics and More
During the 2016 election season, we’ve seen considerable media coverage on big data and predictive analytics. The access to massive quantities of data has played
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IoT Emerge Recap
IoT Emerge bounced on the scenes of Chicago this week. Yes, aside from the long awaited World Series win, an IoT conference was happening in this
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Is Sensor-2-Server Technology the Next Big Wave for Oceanic Monitoring?
The National Geographic Society defines oceanography as, “an interdisciplinary science integrating the fields of geology, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to explore the ocean.” A brief history
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Hacking: A Cybersecurity Top News Edition
Hacking became a scary reality last week as we all witnessed Twitter, Airbnb, Amazon, PayPal, CNN, Spotify and Reddit simultaneously get hit with a massive Denial of
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Robotics & IoT Merging Together
The Internet of Things (IoT) has made its appearance in a substantial number of industries, most recently manifesting itself in the the realm of robotics.
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Industrial IoT Weekly Highlights
It’s time for another edition of Industrial IoT (IIoT) weekly highlights! Robots seem to be taking over this round of updates – by air, land and sea. Don’t
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Industrial Communications and Security Go Way Back
Industrial communications and security have a long standing history. In 2016, industrial network operators can collect more data from geographically dispersed field assets than ever
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IoT Evolution Podcast Recap: Edge Computing Future
Edge computing has become a topic of hot conversation as the technology capable of supporting sensor-2-server data transport has matured. The realization of true edge
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Securing Assets with Outdoor Wi-Fi
The video surveillance market is anticipated to grow to $42B by 2019. Many industries today are using video monitoring as part of their physical security efforts to
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Women in Tech: Hedy Lamarr
It was back in 1941 when Hedy Lamarr, an Austria born actress, together with George Antheil co-patented a “secret communication system” which allowed radio control
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IoT is for Automotive
The Internet of Things (IoT) has made an appearance in just about every industry (including automotive) that uses automation and has opened the door for the
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IoT Weekly Roundup
The IoT weekly roundup is designed to share the latest and most interesting news from the past week. As the industrial and consumer IoT space continues to
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Outdoor Wi-Fi Solution in Your Future?
Is an outdoor Wi-Fi solution in your future? Modern Sensor-to-Server (S2S) communication networks call for high-speed solutions that support massive amounts of data collection, control and
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JavaOne 2016 Recap
JavaOne had the pleasure of taking San Francisco by storm. The 2016 conference left little to be desired, with more than 450 java-focused demos, labs
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Seismic Shift in IIoT Monitoring
There’s been a seismic shift in monitoring earthquakes via the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with advanced Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology have reshaped the industrial communication
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Top Industrial IoT News Roundup
There is a lot happening in the industrial IoT (IIoT) space lately, as evidenced by all the recent news announcements, analyst insights and business transactions occurring
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Who Needs Rugged, Outdoor Wi-Fi Networks?
When we think about Wi-Fi, we tend to lean towards the idea of connections that allow us to access our mobile devices. With a Wi-Fi
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Thinking Outside the Box with Sensor-2-Server Applications
When we talk about Sensor-2-Server (S2S) applications, we tend to lean towards examples of common industrial communication networks for industries like oil and gas, utilities
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All Aboard the IoT Railway
In many parts of the world, rail represents a major component of infrastructure – for the transportation of both humans and goods. In fact, railways
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Smart Golf Courses = A Hole in One!
Smart golf courses are coming to a green near you. A modern day golf course requires many things, including real-time monitoring for irrigation and pump systems,
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Emergency Response From Sensor-2-Server
Emergency response agencies are adding Sensor-2-Server (S2S) communication technologies to their tool belt, thus changing the way our local municipalities operate. As we head in the
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Friday Top 5 IIoT News Roundup
It’s time to nominate our Friday top five Industrial IoT news articles of the week. Much like the weather in Boulder this week, we couldn’t
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Behind the Scenes: Airports Across the Country
Many of us have been in airports around the country a lot lately. Summer vacations are a time when families converge at our local airports,
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(Industrialized) IoT App Development
Has IoT app development begun to take the globe by storm? A few weeks ago we discussed the growing need for more third-party app creation for the Industrial
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Manufacturing the Future
It’s no secret that the industrial revolution was directly born from the development of specialized machinery, thus providing the means of manufacturing a new path in history. Industrialization marked a
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Do You Have Intelligence at the Edge?
Smart devices have added a level of convenience to our lives that we couldn’t have imagined 20 or 30 years ago. Through applications we can
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An Industrial IoT Anniversary
Wow, what a year! This post marks the one year anniversary of publishing Industrial IoT top news, trends and highlights, and we wanted to dedicate a recap post to our favorite
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App Development for the Industrial IoT
According to sources, a staggering 5.5 million new devices are connected daily to an increasingly crowded IoT space with an estimated 6.4 billion devices currently “connected.” By 2020, Gartner
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The Glue that Holds Our “Connected” Dreams Together
Image courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons The visage of our “smart” or “connected” destiny is often presented to us in broad strokes: self-driving vehicles, connected
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Where is RF Technology for Oil and Gas Headed?
The entire landscape of the oil and gas industry is changing. Not only has the industry downturn forced operators to rethink their business models, but
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IoT Top News: Distribution Intelligence
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, distribution intelligence refers to the part of the smart grid that addresses utility distribution systems – meaning the wires, switches and transformers
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Smart Grid: IoT’s Next Frontier
If smart grids across the world are headed towards an IoT frontier, what come’s next? According to a recent report, Ericsson estimated there will be 1.5 billion IoT devices adopted by the utility and energy industries as early
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IoT Top News: A Sensor Driven World
Much of the world around us is becoming driven by sensors, where we are able to track and map numerous possibilities with countless M2M and
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Machine Hackathon: DARPA Plays Cyber Capture the Flag
A machine hackathon is about to take on a whole new meaning as Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DRAPA) prepares to hold it’s first ever machine-only hackathon. With
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IoT Evolution Expo 2016 Recap
IoT Evolution Expo invaded Las Vegas this week by taking over Caesars Palace. The conference focus was to be a premier source of information needed
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The Next 30 Years of IT
At Interop Las Vegas back in May, InformationWeek Executive Editor Curtis Franklin sat down with Senior Editor Sara Peters about how IoT is changing everything we know in
IoT Top News: Fog Computing Influences Apps
This week BI Intelligence revealed the key benefits of fog computing along with a list of industries adapting this methodology. It is estimated that 5.6 billion
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Berg Insight: Bright Days Ahead For Wireless Automation
A recent report published by Berg Insight details the bright future ahead for Industrial IoT through the implementation of wireless automation technologies. Berg Insight senior analyst
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IIoT Top News: Machine Learning
Machine-to-machine (M2M) learning is an integral apart of the expanding world of Industrial IoT. Over the past few months we have given attention to manufacturing and its
IIoT Top News: UAS Cleared for Takeoff
UAS, drones or unmanned aircraft, no matter what you call them — this was their week. Our news stream was flooded with updates on the
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Fog Computing: Answering the IoT Challenge
Fog Computing is being touted as the data communication solution our Internet of Things (IoT) devices are asking for by bringing the power of cloud computing closer
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IoT Top News: Manufacturing Disruption
Industrial IoT continues to cause disruption; not just in manufacturing, but across many other industries as well. In the last few months we’ve been keeping a
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Internet of Things Expo: What to expect this week
The Internet of Things (IoT) is essential for both enterprise and personal, everyday use. Leading research firms agree that IoT will experience an unbelievable boom, possibly into
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IIoT + S2S = Industrial Innovation at the Access Layer
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is moving at a rapid pace towards a higher intelligence platform to help collect, protect, transport and control data
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Drone World: Applying IIoT Applications
“Drone World” may seem a bit overboard, but the fact is, drones are here to stay. We’ve spent time in these pages looking at unique
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Data Drought: Rural Australian Wi-Fi
Data drought in the rural Australian outback has illuminated the myriad problems stemming from a lack of Wi-Fi connectivity. Precision agriculture today requires broadband and high-speed
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IoT Top News: M2M Propels Machines
Time and again, those keeping a pulse on the Internet of Things (IoT) space frequently hear about the “rise of the machines.” Humanity is not only discovering fascinating ways to
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IoT Top News: Future is Now
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creeping into every aspect of our lives. With the advent of smart cities, smart manufacturing, precision agriculture, drones and digital
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Digital Oil: Wireless Means Safety & Efficiency
Production demands of the 21st-Century change at an extraordinary pace. Industrial markets, such as energy and oil & gas face challenges going forward, including the reliable monitoring of
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XPONENTIAL Recap: Drones and so much more
New Orleans had its sights in the clouds for this year’s AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference. A leading national show for unmanned systems aimed to provide entertainment, education
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ENTELEC 2016 Conference News Roundup
This past week many of you migrated to Houston, Texas for the annual Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association Conference (ENTELEC). This user association had around
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Technology and Sales: Enabling Adopters
Most people love new technology. It can make us more productive. It can lower our costs. It can be very “cool.” So, if it’s true
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IIoT Top News: Industrialized
As machines are increasingly connected to the internet, it’s becoming easier to discover the numerous ways Industrial IoT (IIoT) is helping to shape the business world. This is exactly why
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Critical (Outdoor) IoT Applications Need Robust Connectivity
It’s safe to assume that the majority of all Internet of Things (IoT) devices operate near large populations of people. Of course, right? This is
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Drone Innovation: Supporting 2016 and Beyond
Drones are an interesting case study in the technology maturation process. Previously only available for military and defense applications, drone use have spread through the
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Lifeguards Use Drones?
By Patrick Lazar, VP of Engineering at FreeWave Technologies Drones have actually been around for quite some time, even though the recent “lift-off” of commercial applications has
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Robots Will Steal Your Future Paychecks
We’ve spent many words on this blog talking through new Industrial IoT technologies, hardware and software, and the way that the status quo has shifted
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First Responders: Saving Lives, Time and Money Through Innovation
How the Internet of Things is Changing the Landscape for First Responders and Industry According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2013 there were
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