Internet of Things protocols are a dime a dozen there are various ones that are widely used in IoT with different features. I would like to cover some of the most important ones that we see as an IoT Consultancy, that enable the exchange of data between different IoT devices and between IoT devices and the cloud or IoT platforms. IoT protocols can be classified into...
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The Internet of Things will soon start to find its stride and start to deliver on at least a little bit of that hype we have all been hearing about for years now. Large organizations including local government have started to adapt and adopt IoT. They are really paving the way for smaller companies to learn and implement similar solutions. Would you pay more for a...
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What is a BLE "Beacon"? First off, what is a beacon and how do they work? I like to use the analogy of a lighthouse, a beacon has one simple purpose, and that is to send out a signal and say I am here. It's completely unaware of any mobile devices that are around it, it doesn't connect or steal their data. The beacon just sends out...
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The Internet of Things has numerous applications in healthcare, from remote monitoring to smart security and medical device integration. It has the potential to not only keep patients safe and healthy but to improve how physicians deliver care as well. Healthcare in IoT can also boost patient engagement and satisfaction by allowing patients to spend more time interacting with their doctors. Whats holding the Healthcare industry back? While...
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Thread is a short-range wireless technology that is originally designed for home use. It has built-in security at the network layer along with mesh right out of the box. Oh, did I mention yet that its low power meaning a Thread device can easily run on a battery? Thread is an open wireless protocol that natively handles IPv6 (the next generation of Internet Protocol addressing) and, like...
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