IoT
Welcome to the Internet of Things Learning Center
As 5G progresses and wireless networks can manage more traffic, more and more devices will be connected via the Internet of Things. Smart phones, smart homes, smart cars, smart appliances, wearable devices- IoT and 5G allow for virtually endless opportunities and connections to share data. Check out our IoT resources here.
New IoT Technical Docs
Whitepaper
Power saving methods for LTE-M and NB-IoT devices
LTE-M and NB-IoT are LTE based internet of things (IoT) technologies. Both require long battery lifetime to ensure IoT services and minimize maintenance costs in the future. This technical white paper describes the possible power saving methods that can be applied to LTE-M and NB-IoT devices and gives a guideline of the applicability of the… Read more »
Application Notes
NB-IoT: The Need for Scanner Based Testing
NB-IoT, (Narrow Band Internet of Things), also known as Cat NB1, is a standard for connecting “things” to the internet through the cellular network. This is a standard focused on machine to machine communications. The range of applications are vast, with key applications including asset tracking, intrusion detection, utility meter reporting, smart parking areas, and… Read more »
eBook
eBook: What you need to know about NB-IoT technology and testing
Cellular wide area network technologies, in particular for security and mission critical use cases and applications, require very high network reliability and availability where proper device testing and also network testing is a must to always ensure the essential quality of service.New IoT Videos
Webinar
Internet of Things (IoT) and over-the-top (OTT) applications – how to quantify signaling impact and power consumption
Countless devices use cellular connectivity in order to exchange data. Machine to Machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), which are part of the ongoing 5G discussions, foresee exponential growth in additional devices. Every day, new applications on smartphones become available, potentially influencing the user experience since smartphone batteries discharge very quickly. Each… Read more »
Webinar
The smart way to evaluate and optimize low-power IoT designs
Battery life of 10+ years is a key requirement for many Internet of Things (IoT) applications. 3GPP Release 12 and later releases added LTE features such as eMTC, NB-IoT, eDRX and power-saving mode (PSM) to meet this important requirement. In order to select the most appropriate feature(s) and parameters, it is essential to understand the… Read more »
Webinar
Secure or not secure? Analysis of IP security mechanisms in IoT and mobile devices
5G targets three main use-case families: enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive IoT and ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC). In particular for URLCC, secure communications is of utmost interest to vertical industries such as automotive, Industry 4.0 and eHealth. This webinar provides the background to IP secure connections and introduces a test solution that makes it… Read more »
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