PIM Select Blog
What Is FirstNet Band 14?
July 22nd, 2021
While FirstNet® and Band 14 are closely related, they are not the same. This blog post examines each part and explains how the two are related and where they are different. It also clears up some confusion in the industry.
Introducing the Digi LoRa / LoRaWAN Device-to-Cloud Solution
July 13th, 2021
Low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN) are rapidly growing, as enterprises and industrial operations seek to manage ever more complex network needs. Adding to its breadth of offerings for LPWANs Digi has launched a ready-to-deploy LoRaWAN solution for a range of use cases from agriculture to smart city lighting to water management.
IoT in Healthcare: Applications and Use Cases
July 8th, 2021
The growth of IoT into nearly every business arena from medical devices and healthcare applications to industrial IoT (IIoT) is amazing to behold. Our series highlighting the range of use cases for the Internet of Things illustrates how IoT products and services are being deployed around the globe, by industry. This article focuses on the range of IoT use cases in healthcare today, supporting patients, doctors, medical staff and first responders in achieving better outcomes.
XBee Buying Guide
June 29th, 2021
XBee® is a registered trademark of Digi International. Digi XBee is a family of cellular modems and radio frequency modules that provides a range of popular wireless protocols for rapid prototyping and fast time-to-market. But how do you choose one? This Digi XBee comparison guide will help you select the best XBee for your use case.
XBee modules provide wireless connectivity for connected devices in the machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace. The complete Digi XBee ecosystem includes modules, code libraries, and developer tools. Together, these resources help to simplify and expedite design, coding, manufacturing and deployment. Pre-certified modules eliminate the pain and expense of the certification process.
Whenever you need additional design and engineering assistance, the experts with Digi Wireless Design Services are always available to help you.
6 Traits of a Sustainable City (With Examples)
June 17th, 2021
A sustainable city incorporates eco-friendly practices, green spaces and supporting technology into the urban environment to reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions, enhance air quality, and protect natural resources.
Digi Launches the ConnectCore 8M
June 15th, 2021
Based on the NXP® i.MX 8M Mini application processor, the integrated Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini SOM platform helps OEMs reduce their development costs and realize a lower total cost of ownership
2G, 3G, 4G LTE Network Shutdown Updates
June 8th, 2021
Cellular networks are changing, and some are sunsetting. This leads to many concerns and questions from businesses, governments and industries with deployed devices based on older networks. When will 2G go away completely? When will 3G networks sunset?
10 Real Life Examples of Embedded Systems
June 4th, 2021
Embedded systems are at the heart of many different products, machines, and intelligent operations, across every industry and sector today. Embedded devices and software play a crucial role in the functioning of cars, home appliances, medical devices, interactive kiosks and other equipment we use in our daily lives. This article covers a range of embedded system examples.
Digi Chosen by Vodafone as an IoT Technology Partner
May 31st, 2021
Digi has been selected by Vodafone as one of three exclusive IoT solutions partners in the Vodafone Partner Device Program. Vodafone is the largest mobile and fixed network operator in Europe and a leading global IoT connectivity provider.
Edge Computing: Saving Bandwidth, Time and Money
May 28th, 2021
Edge computing helps to manage several IoT and networking challenges, such as the large volume of data collected at the edge, and the need to manage cellular data usage. When some of the compute resources and data management are handled at the network edge, it simplifies data management and reduces network traffic.