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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IoT Systems and Medium Range Radio Solutions
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 […]
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IoT Solutions Enabling Digital Health
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 […]
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5 Key Factors to Selecting the Right IoT Platform
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 […]
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Are You in the Software Business?
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 […]
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Using Radio Solutions for IoT Systems
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.
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Exploring Connectivity Solutions for IoT Systems
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.
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A Close Look at IoT Internet Protocols
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.
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IoT Security – Are You Doing the Simple Things?
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 […]
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IoT Systems and Communication Channels
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 […]
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