The IoT Glossary:
Smart Connectivity, Simply Explained

You don’t have to be a software engineer to understand the Internet of Things. Below you’ll find simple, non-technical explanations of key IoT concepts you need to know.

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Multi-network cellular services offering greater reliability and potential for wireless point-of-sale systems

03.07.2024 Table of contents The shift from wired to wireless POS connectivity The limits of Wi-Fi POS connectivity The advancing cellular landscape Cellular + Wi-Fi: New options for POS devices Making a good thing even better: Multi-network cellular connectivity emnify: Tailored POS connectivity for your needs For retailers worldwide, a reliable and secure point-of-sale (POS) system is critical for running their businesses effectively. Traditionally, devices for processing retail charges relied on wired connections like Ethernet to communicate sales data and authorize payments to credit card companies or banks.

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LPWA IoT: Specialized connectivity for low-power devices

17.05.2024 – Connectivity

Table of contents Low power consumption Wider coverage area Excellent signal penetration Leverage LPWA IoT with emnify In short, while IoT devices can use a wide range of connectivity solutions, many of the most popular connectivity technologies weren’t designed for IoT. They were created for cell phones, computers, electricity, and specialized use cases. As a result, they often use too much power, have more data throughput than necessary, are prone to interference, or don’t work well in remote applications.

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GSMA SGP.32 explained: Optimizing IoT with advanced eSIM standards

06.03.2024 – Connectivity

Table of contents What is GSMA? What are SGP standards? Bridging the gap: From M2M and consumer eSIM to SGP.32 The significance of SGP.32 in IoT IoT eSIM Architecture – SGP.32 Impact and applications of GSMA SGP.32 in the IoT ecosystem Conclusion: True GSMA SGP.32 is not here yet

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What is an edge router?

20.12.2023 – Connectivity

Table of Contents What are the benefits of an edge router? Real-world use cases Find the right router for your business

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Changing spaces: The impact of IoT on smart building management

17.11.2023 – Industries

Understanding smart building IoT The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping how commercial and residential buildings operate, bringing about an era of smart buildings - buildings that are more efficient, safer, and more comfortable for their occupants.

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What’s the Difference between 5G and 5GE?

07.11.2023 – Cellular Networks

The 5G landscape is primarily segmented into Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) architectures. The prevalent NSA infrastructure utilizes existing 4G networks, offering improved speeds. However, it is the SA 5G that represents a major leap forward, particularly for IoT, due to its support for network slicing—enabling customized network capabilities for diverse applications.

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What types of SIMs are there? Different SIMs and form factors explained

16.10.2023 – SIMs

The humble SIM card has evolved far beyond its original design, becoming a critical component in ensuring ongoing connectivity across devices and networks globally. From the traditional, physical SIMs to the innovative, embedded SIMs, the technology has adapted to meet the diverse and expanding needs of IoT applications.

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What Is Satellite IoT? Closing Gaps in Global Connectivity

26.09.2023 – Connectivity

According to some estimates, more than 6,000 satellites orbit the Earth—around 3,000 of which are in LEO. Many of these satellites are owned by the same entities, enabling corporations and government agencies to network them together. While most people are familiar with satellite applications like GPS tracking, this technology has only recently been leveraged for other networking applications like Internet access.

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What Is IoT SAFE and How Does it Improve IoT Security?

12.07.2023 – IoT Security

IoT SAFE is one of the many ways the mobile industry is consolidating security functions into fewer components and shifting the data-intensive burdens of security away from IoT applications. It leans on the SIM card to help mitigate risks associated with IoT devices, so you can build a more secure infrastructure for your IoT solutions.

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