September 2021
Powering the Trillion Sensor Industrial Internet of Things Dream
Much has been talked about the trillion sensor Internet of Things dream, where machines, people and services will be connected wirelessly. There are already 21.5 Bn connected devices in the world [1] today, but most are…
Attacks from 4G/5G Core Networks: Risks of the Industrial IoT in Compromised Campus Networks
5G is projected to have an impact on the future, though its effects are already being felt today. A part of this conversation is the 4G/5G campus network, which is being rolled out in smart factories,…
A “Dumb” Way to Build Smart Cities
In every corner of the country and around the world, leaders are trying to make their cities “smarter.” These projects are often in response to specific and on-going demands — such as parking, overcrowding, noise, and pollution —…
Returnable Asset Tracking – Operating Principles
Before moving forward with an investigation into tracking returnable assets, it is important to understand the available technologies, their capabilities, and how they relate to tracking functions in a production facility.