Author: esther

A smart module as the name suggests has added smartness compared to a typical cellular IoT module. It encapsulates additional functions that would previously have been handled by separate components, adding cost and complexity to devices. Smart modules bring together computing, graphics processing, data storage and connectivity into a single, unified and compact hardware component. […]

A great benefit of recent innovations in wireless connectivity has been that a wider range of smart home devices than ever before can now connect and enable new experiences and functions. Innovation has driven down costs to the extent that lightbulbs, smart speakers, wearables, security alarms and many more smart home use cases can be […]

Developers and designers are increasingly looking to accelerate time to market by adapting existing modules with a low-code approach to IoT development so they can address specific needs at reduced cost and more quickly, while maintaining security. By adopting QuecPython, Quectel’s Python execution environment, for IoT projects, application code can be run directly on the […]

Time to market can be a determining factor between success or failure of an IoT project. Arriving late to a market leaves the space open for rivals to launch first and potentially dominate before a product is even ready. Momentum is often lost during the IoT device development phase as the full complexity becomes apparent […]

Smart modules unlock the full potential of IoT devices by adding greater intelligence and capability to modules so they can perform more than a single function. Common functions contained within a smart module include computing power, data storage and graphics processing along with connectivity, all of which were previously enabled via separate hardware. Now, with […]

Although both the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and satellite communication rely on satellites, they are distinct technologies that have separate capabilities. GNSS utilizes the relative position of satellites coupled with communication to a receiver mounted on an object or device to calculate the object’s location. Relying on GNSS systems such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, […]

Multi-radio devices are increasingly vital for ensuring reliable connectivity because they rely on more than one technology to ensure resilience. With critical communications gaining greater attention and more and more connected devices depending on uninterrupted connectivity, multi-radio devices have become a crucial factor for the success and profitability of many connected applications. When service interruptions […]

Real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning is a technique that has been designed to counteract signal errors in global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning and to enable IoT and other devices to achieve far greater positioning accuracy than other means allow. RTK is necessary because standard GNSS positioning identifies a device’s position by measuring the time of […]

Always essential but often overlooked, certification can make or break a product’s launch. If certification is neglected or left until the last minute, the time it takes to prepare documentation and the processes of certifying authorities can result in lengthy delays, allowing competitors to get to market first in extreme cases. What’s needed is a […]

With more than 1.8 billion smart meter connections forecast to be in use by 2027 according to a study by Juniper Research, cellular and low power IoT connectivity is being deployed to connect meters and enable secure, robust data transmission. There is a range of choices for organizations deploying smart meters and much depends on […]