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Examples and Guides MicroPython Examples for Digi XBee Part 1: Edge Computing Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, Head of Product, Perceptive Things
 October 29, 2018 The best way to understand the power of edge intelligence is hands-on. In this series well take you through some simple examples that you can use directly, then customize and extend to bring the power of programming to everyones favorite line of radio modules.
Applications NPS Named Accelerated Concepts First Aussie Master Partner Digi International Digi International
 October 26, 2018 Written by Samira Sarraf on CRNMelbourne-based Network Professional Services (NPS) has been appointed as Accelerated Concepts only master reseller in Australia.As a master reseller, NPS will not only sell the vendors products but will also appoint and manage relationships with companies that want to sell Accelerated products.Accelerated Concepts managing director Matt Ramsay said: "Rather than...
Technical Insights Digi Edge Compute with AWS Greengrass Digi International Digi International
 October 24, 2018 Based on the NXP i.MX line of application processors, Digi ConnectCore embedded SOMs and SBCs deliver the compute power necessary to run Greengrass Core and interact directly with the cloud.
IoT Trends IoT in Transportation: Solutions and Applications Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 October 18, 2018 Among industry sectors that are rapidly adopting IoT technology, public transportation is one that can benefit the most from gains in operational efficiencies, cost savings, safety and security.
Technical Insights Three Ways to Accelerate Wireless Design Certification Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 October 17, 2018 It’s time to build your prototype and get your product into production, right? Yes, but first you want to think about certification requirements. If you take a few important steps in the early stages, you can increase your chances of success in the certification process and actually improve your time to market.
IoT Trends Mission Critical Communications for Transportation Steve Mazur Steve Mazur, Business Development Director, Government
 October 11, 2018 In this post, we will cover IoT solutions available for the broad-spectrum needs of the transit sector, including railroad companies, city transit systems and emergency responders.
Digi XBee Introducing Digi XBee 3 Cellular LTE‑M/NB‑IoT Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 October 02, 2018 Digi XBee 3 Cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT is the latest addition to the expanding Digi XBee Ecosystem of wireless modules, gateways, software and development tools – all engineered to accelerate development and deployment.
IoT Trends IoT Development with Wireless Communications: Getting Started Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 September 20, 2018 The enormously fast-moving field of IoT (Internet of Things) offers a growing selection of supporting components and connectivity methods. Here are some important considerations to help you make sense of it all.
IoT Trends Cellular Simplified: Introducing the Digi XBee 3 LTE-M/NB-IoT Smart Modem Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 August 09, 2018 With the introduction of Digi XBee Cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT, Digi has simplified the task of integrating the latest LTE and low-power wide-area (LPWA) technology into IoT devices.
Technical Insights How to Pick the Right 4G LTE Technology for Your Business Needs and Applications Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, Senior Director of Technology, Digi International
 July 31, 2018 With the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks looming on the horizon, many organizations are faced with the difficult question of “So, what’s next?” The key question to really ask is, “Well, what is the application?” Meaning, what is the current or projected use case and how will it be impacted by the new LTE technology.
IoT Trends From Maker to Mainstream – Productizing Innovation Jayna Locke Jayna Locke, Senior Marketing Manager, Digi International
 July 09, 2018 "“The alarm sounds at 120 decibels
Applications NASA Selects Digi XBee for TechEdSat Missions 5, 6, and 7 Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, Head of Product, Perceptive Things
 June 06, 2018 After successful launches of TechEdSat 5 (2016) and 6 (2017), in 2018, NASA again chose Digi XBee for the TechEdSat 7 launch to collect sensor data including temperature, air pressure, and 3-axis acceleration parameters.
Technical Insights How to Ensure a Successful Migration from 2G and 3G to 4G LTE Harald Remmert Harald Remmert, Senior Director of Technology, Digi International
 May 11, 2018 As wireless communication networks continue to rapidly evolve and more carriers announce their plans to discontinue legacy networks, it is imperative that corporate network managers, industrial network operators, and device manufacturers understand the challenges of conducting a 3G to 4G LTE migration.
Applications The Cost of Network Downtime Extends Beyond the Bottom Line Digi International Digi International
 April 23, 2018 A reliable Internet connection is every retailer's lifeline. When network downtime occurs, it costs retailers more than just missed sales, as retailers rely on fast and stable internet to operate point-of-sale systems, security systems, inventory databases, digital signage and more.
Technical Insights Understanding the Zigbee 3.0 Protocol Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 April 19, 2018 "ZigBee is a wireless technology developed as an open global standard to address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless IoT networks.
Technical Insights Sum of Smarts: Security, Reliability, Certifications & ROI Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, Head of Product, Perceptive Things
 February 23, 2018 Digi XBee3’s smart security, reliability and certifications all add up to the very smartest return on your investment. While you’re speeding your product to market with your mind at ease, you’re also delivering more funds to the bottom line.
Applications Digi XBee 3: Go Smaller, Run Longer Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, Head of Product, Perceptive Things
 February 13, 2018 Digi XBee® 3 smart modules offer reduced size and weight with increased battery life in plenty of options, all from a reliable partner you can trust. These let Digi XBee 3 go smaller, run longer and work smarter while retaining rock-solid stability.
Technical Insights How to Choose the Right Antenna for Your IoT Application Digi International
 February 06, 2018 Antennas come in many shapes and sizes, for many different uses. Some are attached externally to the product for the correct functionality, while others must be designed into the end device. In this article, we cover use cases for dipole antennas, as well as monopole, loop, helical, patch and slot antennas.
IoT Trends 5 Big Blockchain Concepts to Understand for IoT and Security Applications Digi International
 February 02, 2018 "During a recent depth Q&A IoT technology expert
Digi XBee Whats New with the Digi XBee 3 Smart Modules? Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 January 30, 2018 The Digi XBee 3 smart series features micro, SMT, and through-hole form factors, design flexibility, and advanced Digi XBee capabilities with its reduced size, weight, and power consumption.
IoT Trends CES 2018 Smart Technology Summary Digi International Digi International
 January 18, 2018 Last week, the Digi team exhibited inside the Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure Pavilion at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) among the most innovative thinkers, technology companies, celebrity ambassadors, and the world's largest business leaders for consumer technology.
Examples and Guides LCD Text Display with Digi XBee Radios Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, Head of Product, Perceptive Things
 January 09, 2018 "Words are how humans communicate. An inexpensive LCD text display can be the most economical way to make your project talk to people
Technical Insights Who Is Responsible for IoT Device Security? Don Schleede Don Schleede, Information Security Officer, Digi International
 December 21, 2017 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 Lessons Learned from the KRACK Vulnerability Don Schleede Don Schleede, Information Security Officer, Digi International
 December 04, 2017 KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack) involved an issue with the WPA2 protocol, which encrypts Wi-Fi traffic for a huge majority of devices and routers today. In other words, this issue impacted almost everyone with a computer. What can we learn from this?
IoT Trends Building for What’s Next: AWS re:Invent Andy Jassy Keynote Recap Digi International Digi International
 November 29, 2017 At AWS re:Invent 2017, the morning’s keynote from AWS CEO Andy Jassy had some excellent take-aways. Joining Andy on stage were an impressive array of AWS customers.
Technical Insights Why Failover is Essential for Business Operations Digi International Digi International
 November 17, 2017 Many devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) do not have a backup option when their connectivity goes down during a network outage, which is why an automated failover solution is so critical.
IoT Trends Digi is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner - IoT Competency Digi International Digi International
 November 16, 2017 "Thanks to the integration of AWS IoT and AWS Greengrass
IoT Trends Top Three Takeaways from Embedded Systems Conference 2017 Digi International
 November 10, 2017 Leaders from Digi Wireless Design Services (WDS) will be joining top electrical engineering talent on stage at the Minneapolis Convention Center to present at the 2017 Embedded Systems Conference.
Technical Insights What LTE speed do you need? Digi International Digi International
 November 09, 2017 By now most of us have gotten pretty familiar with 3G and 4G/LTE connections, but what about the next step in Long Term Evolution: LTE Advanced? With yet another option how do you decide if you need LTE or LTE Advanced? And what devices are supported for primary/failover applications with LTE-A?A good first step would be to determine your speed requirements. With 4G/LTE speeds average about 5...
Technical Insights Introducing the Official Digi XBee Python Library Rob Faludi Rob Faludi, Head of Product, Perceptive Things
 November 06, 2017 When you're developing connected applications, as we all know, time is of the essence. You need tools and resources, like Python® code libraries, that you can leverage to expedite prototyping and development of your project to meet your timeline and get to market.
Technical Insights Preparing for Wireless Design Certification Kyle Sporre Kyle Sporre, Senior Product Manager, Digi International
 October 13, 2017 Understand the key certification requirements to prepare for as you begin planning your product design.
Applications From Digi XBee Project to Life-Changing Robotic Limb Products Digi International
 August 29, 2017 We first met Easton LaChappelle four years ago when he was only 17-years-old. Easton took us by surprise as a self-taught maker who set his mission on creating brain-powered prostheses powered by Digi's XBee RF modules.
Applications Four Critical Requirements for Intelligent Water Management Digi International Digi International
 August 18, 2017 Networking and SCADA engineers are tasked with creating and operating safe, efficient water and wastewater management systems for their local and regional communities to support complex drainage districts, distributed lift stations and municipal water treatment facilities. 
Technical Insights Eliminate Downtime And Stay Connected With Primary Or Backup Cellular Data Connectivity (Infographic) Digi International
 August 10, 2017 As the price of downtime increases each year, its more important than ever to stay connected. Does your business continuity plan have a failover option for unexpected outages such as the 6350-SR LTE Router & 1002-CM 4G LTE Plug-In Modem?
Technical Insights How to Balance IoT Security for Embedded Solutions Digi International
 July 20, 2017 When considering embedded IoT solutions, security is a balance between three parts that are often in tension: economic cost, benefit, and risk.Cost - Pertains to the price for designing security into industrial applications versus “bolting” it on, the urgency of time to market, and the value of your brand’s reputation.Benefit - The benefits of integrated security allow you gain immediate access...
Applications WiseConn's DropControl Sensing Solution Embeds Wireless Connectivity with Digi XBee Digi International Digi International
 July 19, 2017 Irrigation and long-range flow control need robust point-to-point communications that don't rely on a constantly-connected central coordinator. Thanks to the DigiMesh protocol, WiseConn could focus their resources on their product's functionality.
IoT Trends Internet of Things Device Security: Five Simple Steps (video) Digi International Digi International
 July 13, 2017 "Device security is a critical and complex step in designing an Internet of Things strategy. Digis Chief Technology Officer
Technical Insights i.MX6 Ultra Lite Demos for Building Low-Power Connected Applications Digi International Digi International
 July 07, 2017 To help designers and engineers effectively build low power IoT applications with cloud connectivity Digi experts Martin and Andreas have provided two demonstrations to highlight low power applications using Digi ConnectCore 6 and 6UL system-on-module solutions featuring the NXP i.MX6 and i.MX6 UL applications processors.
IoT Trends Introducing NB-IoT Technologies for Cellular IoT Digi International Digi International
 June 15, 2017 NB-IoT (also referred to as Narrowband IoT or NB1) is another new mobile data standard for the growing LPWA market, part of the latest Release (13) from the 3GPP cellular standards body. Similar to LTE-M, NB-IoT is optimized for lower-bandwidth applications (data rates up to 250Kbps) and ideal for devices that sleep most of the time, waking up to report their data periodically. NB-IoT uses a...
IoT Trends Introduction to LTE-M Cellular Technology Digi International
 June 09, 2017 Introduction to LTE-M  LTE-M (also referred to as LTE Cat-M or Cat-M1) is a new mobile data standard for the growing LPWA, or Low-Power Wide-Area market. Its part of the latest Release (13) from the 3GPP cellular standards organization. LTE-M is optimized for lower bandwidth applications, devices that can sleep and report their data periodically. It supports ultra-long battery life...
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