Internet of things networking
The IoT network infrastructure topic section offers comprehensive resources on building and managing a network architecture capable of handling the internet of things. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies and get guidance on various frameworks and protocols such as Bluetooth LTE, Wi-Fi and Zigbee.
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Video
30 May 2025
An explanation of RFID
Radio frequency identification uses radio waves to digitally tag items, so businesses can wirelessly identify and track goods. Near field communication is a subset of RFID. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2025
Best IoT conferences and events to attend in 2025
Major IoT conferences in 2025 cover the latest news and developments on IoT platforms, systems design, integration, applications, security, AI and emerging trends. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2019
Thanks to new wireless capabilities, the future of IoT rests only on our imaginations
By solving key developer issues and lowering barriers to entry, says Twilio's Evan Cummack, new wireless capabilities are helping industry leaders usher in a new era of IoT. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jan 2019
quantum internet
The quantum internet is a theoretical system of interconnected quantum computers that uses quantum signals to send information rather than radio waves. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Dec 2018
RFID tagging
RFID tagging uses small radio frequency identification devices to track and identify objects. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Aug 2018
Z-Wave
Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol used primarily in smart home networks, allowing smart devices to connect and exchange control commands and data with each other. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 May 2018
IoT inflection points you aren't thinking about and what they mean for developers
As businesses move from IoT experimentation to real-world IoT applications, there are a number of inflection points emerging. Twilio's Chetan Chaudhary discusses what these mean for developers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2018
Dawning of the digital security border: A new standard for wide area perimeter and border security
Technology-based perimeter security may have a potential use case in the U.S. again thanks to low-power sensors and the new 802.16s industrial wireless standard. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2018
IoT to grow out of awkward adolescence in 2018 and other trends for the new year
It will be 2018 in which IoT grows up and offers true innovation. Infiswift's Arup Barat discusses this and more IoT trends for the coming year. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jan 2018
Wired to wireless: The next big change in advanced metering infrastructure and connected societies
802.11s will allow us to rethink how wireless networks are designed in individual homes and businesses and, eventually, communities and smart grids. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Sep 2017
LPWAN (low-power wide area network)
Low-power WAN (LPWAN) is a wireless wide area network technology that interconnects low-bandwidth, battery-powered devices with low bit rates over long ranges. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Nov 2015
Internet of Everything (IoE)
The Internet of Everything (IoE) is a concept that extends the Internet of Things (IoT) emphasis on machine-to-machine (M2M) communications to describe a more complex system that also encompasses people and processes. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Nov 2014
Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE)
Also marketed as Bluetooth Smart, Bluetooth LE was introduced in the Bluetooth 4.0 specification as an alternative to Bluetooth Classic. Like its predecessor, Bluetooth LE uses frequency hopping wireless technology in the 2.4 GHz unlicensed radio band to interconnect nearby devices. Continue Reading