Simplifying IoT using near field communication
At the NFC Forum, IoT and the innovation it enables using near field communication is an important focus. So much so that this year, in conjunction with our annual NFC Innovation Awards, we also held an event to highlight the progress of IoT in relation to NFC, the
5G and the future of the auto industry
The auto industry is no stranger to change. Through its entire history, carmakers have been quick to innovate and add the latest and greatest technology to their vehicles -- usually to improve safety or drive consumers to buy more cars. These days are no different. We aren't all zooming around...
Battle of the IoT networks: Cellular versus Wi-Fi
When it comes to the internet of things, perhaps the key enabling technology is wireless networking technologies. Without the two primary wireless data networking technologies -- cellular and Wi-Fi -- almost every IoT device would require a wired connection to the internet, dramatically limiting...
Dispelling the IIoT myths around FHSS
The internet of things has changed the way we view and use technology. As consumers, we have come to expect connectivity and access to information wherever we go. This has spread into many industries. As the industrial internet of things rises, it is driving connectivity for all assets in an...
Why are IoT developers confused by MQTT and CoAP?
Recently, at Exadel, we encountered an interesting challenge for IoT developers. Because IoT apps have gained so much momentum, there is more and more choice in how to develop them. For device communication, two specialized, competing protocols stand out: Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT)...
FHSS and the industrial internet of things
The new digital landscape shaped by the industrial internet of things is vastly changing the way enterprises conduct business. As a result, most businesses need to meet modern connectivity demands in order to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving and data-driven marketplace. To help meet this new...