What is “the Edge”?
by Andy Slote - Nov 01 2021
One of the trending topics in the technology world today is the concept of “the Edge,” but does it mean the same thing to everyone? Varying descriptions imply this term…
Read More Low-Code Platforms
by Andy Slote - Oct 01 2021
There is much recent attention to low-code software platforms. A deficit of programmers is a catalyst for some of these ventures in addition to potential benefits of lower solution development…
Read More Autonomous Vehicle Risks
by Andy Slote - Sep 01 2021
When I was a junior-high age kid living in rural New England, some kids in my neighborhood came up with a plan to lessen the boredom of a summer evening….
Read More 5G Fiber Backhaul
by Andy Slote - Aug 01 2021
The architecture of 5G cellular technology enables the rollout of “small cells,” proliferating in locations where the installation of previous generation cellular arrays was not practical. Large numbers of small…
Read More What is an IoT Platform?
by Andy Slote - Apr 01 2021
In the tech world, the word “platform” is everywhere. It’s so common; in fact, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see consistency in use and context. The dictionary definitions of the…
Read More Machine Vision for Manufacturing
by Andy Slote - Mar 01 2021
For manufacturing, the Internet of Things promises to improve the performance of many aspects of the process of creating products. A concept known as Machine Vision (MV) can contribute by…
Read More Sensing
by Andy Slote - Feb 01 2021
Sensors may be “at the heart” of the Internet of Things fundamentally. But, in practice, they are usually detecting events or changes in the physical environment in remote locations (“the…
Read More Wi-Fi Positioning Systems
by Andy Slote - Jan 01 2021
Wi-Fi connectivity has become widespread, particularly in urban areas, to a point where many sites have multiple active networks. When looking for available Wi-Fi connections while out in public, we…
Read More Structural Health Monitoring
by Andy Slote - Dec 01 2020
When structures built by humans experience issues affecting their integrity, early detection and remediation can improve safety, reduce financial impact, and increase useful life. Singular events like hurricanes, earthquakes, and…
Read More IoT Device Design Skill Sets
by Andy Slote - Nov 01 2020
When starting a company or introducing a new product in the Internet of Things space, beginning with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is advisable. When the offering includes hardware, consider…
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