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Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are set to revolutionize IoT connectivity as they roll out and bridge connectivity gaps between satellite and cellular networks. NTNs have transformative potential for IoT connectivity across the globe because they exploit the wireless communications capabilities of satellites while travelling through areas in which there is no cellular, fiber or copper connectivity […]

As the era of massive IoT gathers pace, jurisdictions across the globe are introducing comprehensive regulations covering safety, security and performance which present a baseline for all connected devices to comply with. Certification is a prerequisite for market introduction because without the correct certification, devices will not be allowed to connect to carrier networks. The […]

Understanding dual-band GNSS As positioning-based services continue to grow, GNSS technology has come a long way. It’s no longer just about GPS – we now have multiple global systems like GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and regional ones like QZSS and NavIC. Each of these systems sends signals on different frequency bands, and today’s receivers can use […]

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 […]

GNSS tracking enables the location of devices to be tracked precisely – even down to the centimeter level. The value of this can be extremely high to deployments that rely on timely, accurate location data but the benefits place substantial pressures on device designers and developers. Beyond the immediate challenges of engineering devices so they […]

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, […]