What is an IoT Platform?
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 […]
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Is an Application Enablement Platform right for your business?
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 […]
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9 IoT Predictions for 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 […]
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Preparation Is Key: IoT and Cyber Attacks
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 […]
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How to Outsource Software to Enhance Physical Products
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 […]
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Software and Safety: The Role of IoT in Emergency Response
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, […]
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The Bottom-Line Economics of IoT Solutions
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 […]
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10 Smart Gift Ideas Powered By IoT
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 […]
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IoT Solutions and Short-Range Radio Signals
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 […]
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All Things Open and the Internet of Things
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 […]
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