The Global Shutdown of Analog Voice Networks Across the world telecom providers are retiring the infrastructure that has powered voice communications for over a century. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) — a global system of interconnected analog voice circuits — is being phased out in favour of modern, digital alternatives. Within the PSTN, one […]

RedCap (Reduced Capability) is a specialized 5G network mode defined by the 3GPP standardization organization, also known as lightweight 5G.   By reducing terminal bandwidth, transceiver antenna count, and modulation order, RedCap lowers terminal costs, size, and power consumption, making it more suitable for large-scale commercial 5G network applications.   How RedCap Reduces Manufacturing Costs […]

In the wave of industrial digitalization, 80% of manufacturing enterprises face the pain point of ‘blind spots’ in device data. As the core of industrial automation, PLC devices, how to make its massive data truly ‘live’ will directly determine the level of factory digitalization.   Lubangtong, with 15 years of deep cultivation in the field […]

Roaming SIMs have been widely misunderstood within the IoT industry, resulting in common misconceptions that have persisted for over a decade.   These misunderstandings often arise from logical, yet flawed, narratives that gain traction through repetition.   Although many who perpetuate these myths do so unknowingly, the outcome is widespread misinformation affecting businesses and end […]

The importance of maritime cybersecurity has grown a great deal as robotics and IT become more common in the marine business. Strong protection standards like IEC 62443-4-1 have never been more important as ships and ports become more reliant on systems that are linked to each other. This certification makes sure that businesses can properly […]

If you were to get stuck in an elevator in a building, you would quickly understand how important a reliable emergency communication system is in elevators. In the event of any malfunction in the elevator, it is important to be able to call for help as soon as possible. According to the standard set by […]

Node-RED is an open-source automation software based on JavaScript. It runs on Node.js and is becoming increasingly common, especially in Internet of Things (IoT) applications and projects requiring data integration. This programming tool, which can be used with a drag-and-drop method, is used to enable communication between devices, APIs, and online services. Using its browser-based […]

Low Range Wide Area Network, or LoRaWAN, is a wireless network technology that provides secure data transmission, long range, and low power consumption. While LoRaWan’s versatility spans a variety of domains, including smart cities, energy management, agriculture, and logistics. Moreover, it supports the integration of critical principles like efficiency and sustainability, which are highly relevant […]

With billions of devices connected globally, the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing quickly. Reliable and effective communication systems are crucial to facilitating this expansion. With its low-power, wide-area networking protocol that caters to the particular requirements of IoT applications, LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) has become a prominent solution.   It makes it […]

Although various industries are being revolutionized by the Internet of Things (IoT), implementing it can be challenging. You may have heard about the use of LoRa technologies in IoT deployments, such as the use of LoRaWAN gateways. But these deployments may face obstacles such as excessive costs, unreliable communication, and performance issues, which is where […]

The Background   The client, a well-known water company, is in charge of cleaning contaminated water for marine life and supplying clean water to more than 10 million residents and visitors in a city that is both coastal and mountainous.   In order to better manage its extensive network of water distribution and wastewater treatment […]

Certified equipment plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of maritime transportation, protecting lives, assets, and the environment. Compliance with a comprehensive set of maritime standards ensures ships adhere to stringent safety regulations, including those governing cybersecurity.   Marine equipment must pass stringent testing and certification in order to guarantee cyber security onboard. There […]

As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gets more developed and mature, its use in the industrial sector is accelerating the industry’s networking, digitalization, and intelligence at a never-before-seen rate.   The application of IIoT in machines and equipment mainly relies on the data obtained from sensing, connecting, and computing, and this article will discuss […]

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming more and more popular, and as a result, the security risks that these devices face are getting worse.   In addition to having a significant impact on the consumer market (C-end), IIoT is also essential to business-critical (B-end) facets of public infrastructure and services, including transportation, power […]

Certified equipment is essential for safe transportation. A comprehensive list of marine certifications guarantees that ships adhere to strict safety regulations, safeguarding people, property, and the environment.   Marine equipment must pass stringent testing and certification in order to guarantee safe navigation. Serving as a «passport» for equipment, these certifications attest to adherence to strict […]