In our blog, our IoT (Internet of Things) experts provide insights into the latest IoT trends, technologies, various IoT devices and applications as well as practical experience reports and best practices. Find out everything you need to know about IoT and stay up to date.
Condition monitoring: An introduction to modern maintenance technology
Condition monitoring is more than just a technology - it protects machines from unexpected failures, can monitor goods carriers worldwide and is therefore a strategic advantage in an increasingly digitalized and competitive world.
Skilled labor shortage, declining order volumes due to high material costs, and rising energy prices – the construction industry faces numerous challenges. To address these, innovative approaches are needed. A promising solution is the digitalization of the construction site through the use of the Internet of Things (IoT). But what exactly does "digital construction site" mean? Learn more in this blog article!
Intelligent helpers: IoT solutions for skilled workers
They monitor monotonous process steps, take over preventative device maintenance, or increase occupational safety as warning systems: IoT solutions. Are they also the answer to the shortage of skilled labour?
IoT at EURO 2024: The Invisible Playmaker in the Stadium
Numerous and varied technical systems help run a soccer match in a modern stadium. The Internet of Things always passes them the perfectly timed ball. We take you beyond the roar of the crowd with a few examples.
Saga Card: End-to-End Visibility in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
From production to the patient: how a smart IoT device with a built-in nuSIM enables pharmaceutical manufacturers and logistics service providers to gain unprecedented insight into their supply chains and prevent waste.
LPWAN Technologies: What the economical IoT Radio offers
Low power, wide area – the LPWAN wireless technologies specially developed for the Internet of Things score points with their low energy consumption and long range. An overview.
There is no end to the opportunities that the Internet of Things offers. A new tariff family helps cover the different use cases flexibly and optimally.
The Mobile Network of Networks for Global IoT Projects
As a global IoT connector Telekom is expanding its “network of networks” for use with the widest range of mobile IoT applications. Along with 4G and 5G, NB-IoT, LTE-M and Satellite IoT, LoRaWAN is now on board too.
Gutermann: Sensor Technology and IoT Prevent Water Loss
Water is an increasingly valuable resource. Yet some of it is lost due to defective water pipes. How a Gutermann and Telekom solution helps to detect and locate leaks fast.
There can be serious consequences if enterprises fail to run their IoT solutions on certified hardware. Why certification matters and the benefits it brings.
Ten Steps that Are Key to Success with an IoT Project
Cut costs, increase sales, boost productivity. These are targets that can be achieved with a well thought-through IoT project. Ten steps are key to a successful start on the Internet of Things.
“Compass for the Multicrisis” Offers Digital Orientation
Companies that consistently pursue digitization are more sustainable, more resilient and more efficient. The new trendbook “Compass for the Multicrisis” provides recommendations for action and practical tips.
From connected machines and GPS trackers to autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things has many faces. It is often not clear exactly what the IoT is – and what benefits it offers enterprises and society.
The Internet of Things is growing rapidly. Increasingly sophisticated applications are driving forward consumers, industry and numerous sectors. In 2023 seven IoT trends are especially in focus.
What is LTE-M? The Most Important Questions and Answers
Mobile, economical and high-coverage, LTE-M provides ideal conditions for many IoT scenarios. We answer the most important questions about the mobile communications standard.
On a construction site, in the production shop and in transportation and logistics SIM cards are a key component of connectivity. That is why, subject to the application area, an IoT SIM must fulfill special M2M requirements.
Be it hardware, data volumes or wireless technologies, companies must clarify many details when designing an IoT business model. The IoT Connectivity Guide provides answers.
Globally available mobile networks are the basis of the Internet of Things. Many connected applications already run successfully on existing cellular standards. So why do we need LTE-M and 5G?
Networked implants that function globally and connected cars with worldwide reception are two examples of what is currently required of mobile network operators.
nuSIM – the integrated SIM for the Internet of Things
The integrated SIM card (embedded SIM, or eSIM for short) is a tiny chip that is soldered directly onto the circuit board of a smartphone or a communication unit in the car, making hardware components unnecessary.
Smart Factory, Smart City, Smart Everything: IoT-enabled devices are becoming normal. But which standard wireless technology guarantees secure data transmission over long distances using little energy? A comparison of NB-IoT and LoRaWAN.
Before IoT devices can send their readings to the cloud they require complex activation and authentication. An automated process now reduces the time to market of IoT solutions.
NB-IoT, Sigfox, LoRaWAN: A Trio with Many Capabilities
Various wireless technologies with different capabilities are now available for IoT applications. Which is the best solution for your IoT project? That’s a tricky enterprise decision to make.
Solar power, wind energy, micro cogeneration power plants: energy from renewable sources has become indispensable, but it makes power generation and distribution far more complex. How the Internet of Things is helping make energy management sustainable.
If a beermat relays the guest’s preferences to the brewery the Internet of Things is sure to be involved. Companies across all industries are increasingly making use of the opportunities that the Internet of Things offers them.
IoT is only good for connecting coffee machines or refrigerators to the Internet and it makes devices vulnerable to cyber-attacks – these are just two of several widespread misconceptions about the Internet of Things.
Many logistics firms are already using digital solutions such as the Internet of Things. But when it comes to things like blockchain or AI, there is still room for improvement. So what exactly are the real advantages of smart supply chains?
NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT) offers completely new possibilities for networking devices and machines in the Internet of Things. However, some misconceptions about the new mobile standard persist.
Artificial intelligence will fundamentally change industry in the future. Michael ten Hompel, head of the Fraunhofer Institute, explains why logistics leads the field.
The wireless standard NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT) makes smart metering more efficient. And now a large measurement test has shown that the transmission technology for building is more effective than all previous solutions.
