White Papers

State of the Market: Internet of Things 2017

From farm to fork, food producers are collecting and leveraging data from tens of thousands of internet-connected sensors to better manage the quality, safety and distribution of their products worldwide.
Even the insurance industry has taken to the skies in a big way, with 70% of Fortune 500 property & casualty companies tapping network-connected drones to perform inspections and other claims-related work. It's no longer a question of if or when, but rather of just how deeply IoT will transform the industry going forward.

Setting up Wi-fi Infrastructure in a Medical Center

Reliable wireless communication in a hospital allows for real-time patient monitoring that can mean the difference between life and death. In addition to the medical uses, dependable Wi-Fi in hospitals can also affect the customer rating received after a patient is discharged.
In order to set up a reliable Wi-Fi network and reap the benefits that reliability brings, preparations must be performed by the IT manager. This white paper lists and explains the five required steps an IT manager must take when setting up Wi-Fi infrastructure in a medical center.

Creating the New Mobile Network of IOT

McKinsey estimates that the Internet of Things (IoT) will have a total potential economic impact of $3.9 trillion to $11.1 trillion a year by 2025 and will have a huge effect on the way businesses function in any sector. Today’s mobile networks have not been designed to provide mobile connectivity for the Internet of Things. This paper examines the IoT driven demand for constant, consistent connectivity and describes how mobile networks need to empower enterprises by transforming themselves in terms of globalisation, self-management and flexibility, giving them end-to-end control over their IoT networks.

2G, 3G, 4G… Omg! What G Is Right for IOT / M2m?

There are multiple technology options for IoT / M2M. How do you know which one is right for your application? Find the best options for your IoT / M2M solution in this whitepaper. We discuss the pros and cons of 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as the differences between traditional and varied IoT / M2M applications.

10 Signs That You’re Paying Too Much for Cellular IOT / M2m Service

An outlines the most common ways that cellular operators increase the cost for your IoT / M2M program each year and how you can avoid them.

Wireless IP for M2m / IOT 101

Since the introduction of wireless IP for M2M / IoT networks in 1995, communication and data transmission between and among machines is faster than ever before. More, it requires less power. This revelation has not only increased the speed of business, but also enabled the introduction of many new products and applications for M2M / IoT communication.

Neo Overview: IOT Connectivity Providers Comparison

Neo enables any company to easily develop, launch, and manage innovative M2M and IoT solutions that require cellular connectivity while dramatically reducing the time, cost, and hassle of obtaining and operating connectivity through traditional channels. Neo is powered by Aeris.

2G Gsm Sunset: A Call to Action for IOT & M2M Healthcare Providers

Healthcare devices connected via cellular provide a reliable and increasingly cost-effective method for improving remote patient care and engagement. The cellular industry, however, is as complex as healthcare. Innovations in technologies and dynamic pricing make planning for connected healthcare devices extremely complex. In this paper, we have summarized the most salient information regarding cellular networks and technologies so that you can deploy a more reliable and cost-effective Health solution.

State of the Market – the Internet of Things 2015 (Discover How Iot Is Transforming Business Results)

Organizations are seeing measurable benefits from Internet of Things (IoT) projects. Transportation companies are saving millions of dollars by reducing fuel consumption using data captured, transmitted, and analyzed in near real-time. Local governments are making budgets go further with LED smart street lighting that doesn’t need regular maintenance, but can automatically report when it needs to be repaired. Utility companies are eliminating costly and inconvenient home visits to read meters by introducing smart meters that report more granular usage data without human intervention. These are just a few examples of the myriad ways in which IoT is making new products, business models, and processes possible.

Retail Applications and Wireless M2m

The retail industry is an important vertical for cellular M2M connectivity. Berg Insight forecasts that the number of cellular M2M connections in the retail industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6 percent to reach 33.3 million connections worldwide in 2018.