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Stopping Extinction: IoT and Wildlife Conservation

Written by: Jordan Eller on June 15, 2018

Wildlife protection agencies have adopted remote tracking technology as a conservation tool, allowing small teams to monitor and manage data from animals over a wide area. Nowhere is that effort more focused than in the regions of Africa where poaching is threatening to wipe out endangered animals including rhinos, elephants, pangolins, and lions. Thankfully, many...

10 Keys to Outsourcing Software Development to India

Written by: Kamalesh Nayudu on May 31, 2018

For more than two decades, companies have been outsourcing software development to teams based in India with varying success. On the positive side, in addition to having access to hard to find software developers, companies have reported significant cost savings and have used those savings to do more with their budget. Unfortunately, there are others...

How Remote Monitoring is Changing the Industrial Sector

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on May 22, 2018

To the uninitiated, the term “remote monitoring” may sound a bit technical, but in reality, it’s a very simple concept. With remote monitoring, we are able to check the status of on object, pinpoint the location of an object, and display the object’s pertinent information. With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, we...

The Benefits of IoT for Location Tracking and Personal Security

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on May 15, 2018

With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and location-based sensors (such as GPS), we now have the ability for personal security solutions to include a location tracking capability. Rapid assistance from a danger or threat can now be a button push away. What comes to mind when you think about personal security? You...

How IoT is Enhancing Medical Equipment for Remote Care Monitoring

Written by: Jordan Eller on April 30, 2018

Decades ago, if you had told a doctor that in the future, they could monitor a patient’s health without having to schedule an appointment, you would probably get laughed out of the room. Well, the future has arrived, and thanks to the Internet of Things and remote care monitoring, the healthcare industry has experienced a...

IoT Wireless Technology: Enabling Radio Frequencies

Written by: Jordan Eller on April 24, 2018

The Internet of Things is a collection (or “stack”) of different components that connect software, systems, and people via internet technology. One of these crucial components is the communication network, enabled by IoT wireless technology, the communication network is the gateway between an IoT device (a “thing”) and a software platform (Bridgera IoT for example).IoT...

What is an IoT Platform?

Written by: Jordan Eller on April 4, 2018

As the 4th Industrial Revolution marches on, it can be easy to get lost in all the new terms and buzzwords. If you do a cursory search for the Internet of Things, you’ll notice the phrase “IoT platform” crops up pretty frequently. But what does “IoT platform” mean, exactly? In a world of “solutions” and...

Is an Application Enablement Platform right for your business?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on March 26, 2018

An Application Enablement Platform, a.k.a. AEP, in the context of this article is a software product with foundation level capabilities that are used by a team of developers to build a consumable software application. An AEP does not come with an occupancy permit for consumable use. You have work to do to get to an...

9 IoT Predictions for 2018

Written by: Joseph Goad on February 28, 2018

2018 has only just begun, and the Internet of Things is gearing up to have it’s biggest year yet. With blockchain is becoming a household name thanks to the cryptocurrency boom and 5G networks on the horizon for some major metropolitan areas, the 4th Industrial Revolution continues to rumble forward. Check out our list of...

Preparation Is Key: IoT and Cyber Attacks

Written by: Jordan Eller on February 22, 2018

Over the last few decades, the Internet of Things has made some major strides. Twenty years ago, a connected world was considered science fiction. Ten years ago, it was a niche market without much influence. Now, IoT is ingrained in almost every aspect of our daily lives. It’s hard to go anywhere without encountering some...

How to Outsource Software to Enhance Physical Products

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on February 6, 2018

Software is everywhere. If you’re reading this, you are a consumer of software. Software is in our homes and at our place of work. Software startups are among the biggest disrupters of the business world in the 21st century. In fact, many formally great companies have met their demise by software startups. Disruption by software...

Software and Safety: The Role of IoT in Emergency Response

Written by: Jordan Eller on January 19, 2018

Since the concept of the Internet of Things was introduced in 2005, there has been a wave of interest regarding all the different ways it can be used to enhance our lives. If you’re like most people, there’s a good chance that you’ve got a smartphone nearby that can control dozens of different services, accounts,...

The Bottom-Line Economics of IoT Solutions

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on December 18, 2017

There’s a surging interest in the Internet of Things, despite the fact that the concept pre-dates the internet. What’s driving this newfound interest so much that it is often called the 4th Industrial Revolution? The bottom line is this: As technology advances and the economics change, IoT solutions become attainable to the masses for the...

10 Smart Gift Ideas Powered By IoT

Written by: Jordan Eller on December 14, 2017

If you’re dreaming of a Smart Christmas like we are, then you’ve probably already got a few IoT-enabled gifts on your wishlist this year. If not, never fear! We’ve put together a list of our favorite Smart gift ideas for you to get everyone on your shopping list (and also maybe yourself). Whether you...

IoT Solutions and Short-Range Radio Signals

Written by: Jordan Eller on November 28, 2017

Short Range IoT Radio Solutions Unlike Long and Medium range radio solutions, we define short range as solutions with signal range ≤30m. The most common technologies in use include Bluetooth (or its evolution Bluetooth LE) and RFID. These options are some of the most versatile choices for your IoT solution. Bluetooth and IoT Solutions Bluetooth...

All Things Open and the Internet of Things

Written by: Jordan Eller on November 14, 2017

In October 2017, Bridgera sponsored and attended the yearly All Things Open convention in Raleigh, NC. As the largest open-source technology event on the East Coast, All Things Open 2017 was packed to the gills with excited participants. Developers, entrepreneurs, and designers from every corner of the world flocked to the Raleigh Convention Center to...

IoT Systems and Medium Range Radio Solutions

Written by: Jordan Eller on November 10, 2017

What happens when IoT systems require you to have wireless IoT devices within an area of 30 meters and 100 meters? That’s where medium range radio signals really shine! With a plethora of different technologies to choose from, medium range radio signals are easily the most versatile solution for IoT systems. We define medium range...

IoT Solutions Enabling Digital Health

Written by: Jordan Eller on October 13, 2017

Even if you are not familiar with the phrase “Digital Health”, there’s a good chance you have already experienced it. If you’ve ever used a Fitbit or downloaded a fitness tracker on your phone, you’ve already immersed yourself in Digital Health. Digital Health is the product of traditional healthcare practices and emerging technology, such as...

5 Key Factors to Selecting the Right IoT Platform

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on October 6, 2017

You have identified a market demand for an IoT Solution. You have a device and a communication channel strategy. How do you select the right IoT platform to provide the IoT Software capability needed to complete your solution and start addressing the market demand? In June 2017, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) published a paper asking...

Are You in the Software Business?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on September 29, 2017

You are a consumer of software. You buy commercial software. You install it on servers or employee computers (perhaps you have someone in IT do this for you). Or you consume software as a service (SaaS) through a web browser, eliminating the need to install and support software locally. What you may not know...

Using Radio Solutions for IoT Systems

Written by: Jordan Eller on September 27, 2017

When it comes to choosing a network for IoT solutions, the most popular option is to use a cellular network. However, what happens when a cellular network doesn’t get the job done? Fortunately, there are many alternatives to using a standard cell network. This blog post focuses on long range IoT radio solutions....

Exploring Connectivity Solutions for IoT Systems

Written by: Jordan Eller on September 18, 2017

What good is a strong impulse if the connection is weak? That may sound like dating advice, but it applies to IoT systems as well! The next segment of our free eBook explains the various connectivity solutions used to transmit data between IoT devices and servers....

A Close Look at IoT Internet Protocols

Written by: Jordan Eller on August 31, 2017

As you may have guessed, IoT systems send data over the internet to communicate with Things and other connected devices. But what determines the rules and format for the type of data that gets sent? In the next segment of our eBook, we take a deep dive into the world of internet protocols....

IoT Security – Are You Doing the Simple Things?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on August 25, 2017

There are no guarantees when it comes to keeping anything secure, IoT security included. “100% security from 100% of threats is 100% impossible.” A safe bet, and perhaps as close to a guarantee as you can get is, “Neglect security and you’re bound to experience bad things” Try leaving your car doors unlocked, with the...

IoT Systems and Communication Channels

Written by: Jordan Eller on August 7, 2017

Communication Channels IoT systems enable Things to communicate with servers as well as other Things. As suggested by the name, the “Internet of Things”, internet technology provides the foundation for this communication. A Communication Channel enables IoT system communication by combining IoT specific internet protocols and a method for connectivity. Here we will look at...

Cisco Says IoT Projects are Failing, But Why?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on July 27, 2017

Despite the Internet of Things being called the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there are concerns about the pace of this revolution given the overwhelming majority of Enterprise IoT project failures. Enterprises that create and sell products either manufacture a physical product or manufacture software. Rarely does a company do both. Even more rare is the company...

Powering the IoT System

Written by: Jordan Eller on July 14, 2017

Our previous blog focused on the brains of IoT devices, where we learned about the importance and function of a microcontroller. This week, we’re taking a look at the power systems behind IoT devices....

The Control System | The Brain in an IoT Device

Written by: Jordan Eller on July 7, 2017

We recently published an introduction to IoT Sensors and Actuators, where we learned that the enabling technology is a transducer, a physical device that converts one form of energy into another. Now let’s look at how this energy conversion is used as input for a control system in an IoT device....

IoT System | Sensors and Actuators

Written by: Jordan Eller on June 26, 2017

The Internet of Things is rarely discussed without the conversation steering to data and the new Data Economy. The intelligence and value from an IoT system is based on what can be learned from the data. Sensors are the source of IoT data....

The IoT Platform behind Bridgera IoT

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on June 15, 2017

The engine behind Bridgera IoT is a robust IoT Platform using Big Data Technologies that originated in the Yahoo, LinkedIn, Twitter, eBay, and Google....

Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on June 8, 2017

The Internet of Things (IoT) may be one of the least understood technology buzzwords of the last decade. "A Reference Guide to the Internet of Things", is a must read prior to your first end-to-end IoT project. ...

A Preface to The Internet of Things

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on June 5, 2017

If we can reduce the IoT investment cost, we can bring more IoT ideas to life. The first step is to understand the major components in the IoT technology stack and the technology trade-offs available for each component. ...

IoT Platform or IoT Software?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on May 12, 2017

You need IoT Software, you were sold an IoT Platform and now have developers "playing" instead of completing your IoT Solution. Is there a better way?...

A Reinvigorated Bridgera. Our Rebranding Journey

Written by: Jordan Eller on April 25, 2017

Bridgera introduced a new, fresh visual identity, aligned with our desire to enable non-software companies to bridge the gap with modern software solutions. ...

What is a Software Platform?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on April 12, 2017

A software platform may accelerate a project timeline, but don't confuse it with a complete solution. Read about what to consider when building on a software platform....

5G Promises New Horizons for IoT Solutions

Written by: Kamalesh Nayudu on April 4, 2017

Coming soon: 5G networks! Take a look at how the new generation will enhance IoT solutions with innovations in transportation, education, and beyond....

Make or Buy a Digital Transformation

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on March 29, 2017

Consider this side-by-side comparison of Make versus Buy when pursuing a digital transformation effort, including but not limited to a look at costs and risks. And a look at a hybrid alternative. ...

Tips on Building a Complete IoT Solution for your Business

Written by: Kamalesh Nayudu on March 21, 2017

Read this brief summary about the key, must-have components of a complete IoT solution, and the important characteristics to consider for each. ...

How to Navigate a Digital Transformation

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on March 10, 2017

What is a digital transformation? Keep reading for a simple approach to understanding as well as getting started on a digital transformation journey....

What is IoT | A System of Systems

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on January 23, 2017

The acronym IoT stands for the Internet of Things. But could a better name be SCAWAS? This blog provides an overview of IoT systems and why "IoT" might not be the most accurate term to describe them....

Are Big Data Solutions for Small Businesses?

Written by: Sophia Davies on January 13, 2017

Big Data solutions are vital for all companies, regardless of how small or large, who want to maximize efficiency, improve customer service, and grow their business. ...

Software Development Outsourcing: Pros and Cons

Written by: Sophia Davies on December 28, 2016

Unsure about outsourcing? Software development outsourcing can be a great way to expand and grow your business by freeing up your talent to focus on critical business operations and or do things you wouldn’t have the knowledge, time, or ability to do in-house....

Industrial IoT: Improving Safety and Efficiency

Written by: Sophia Davies on December 2, 2016

Industrial IoT is something that smart manufacturers can't ignore if they want to remain competitive in the rapidly changing industrial landscape....

Emergency Response and IoT: Saving Lives with Software

Written by: Sophia Davies on November 7, 2016

IoT Solutions are playing significant roles in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response systems, thus saving lives and making cities safer....

Which Wireless Technology is Right for Your IoT App?

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on October 28, 2016

You have many choices when it comes to selecting the wireless technology to connect your IoT applications to the internet. This blog will introduce you to some of the science behind the technology. ...

Can your business survive without IoT solutions?

Written by: Sophia Davies on September 26, 2016

IoT solutions and the data they generate will revolutionize every major industry. With the introduction of the internet, we have seen new businesses disrupt industries. What is in store with the Internet of Things? Don't be left behind. ...

IoT Solutions: How to solve the “IoT is Hard” problem

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on September 12, 2016

IoT Solutions may appear deceptively simple, but in reality requires mastery of many cross functional disciplines to pull off successfully. Find out more and what you can do to overcome this complexity. ...

Offload the ETL Bottleneck with Hadoop

Written by: Joydeep Misra on August 3, 2016

Where's my data? There is a battle today inside IT to meet Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) overnight data load commitments with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) solutions....

Empowering Business Leaders with Dashboard Analytics

Written by: Ron Pascuzzi on July 26, 2016

Provide an insightful report and you’ll empower an executive for a day. Provide an interactive data dashboard and you’ll empower him for a lifetime. Can we provide executives with simple self-service dashboards that access financial data, from the source, while it is happening?...

The IoT Tsunami: Will You Catch the Data Wave?

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