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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Changing spaces: The impact of IoT on smart building management

17.11.2023 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 are Smart Meters and How Do They Work?

30.06.2023 – Industries

A quiet revolution is transforming the energy sector—the rise of smart meters. These devices are not just digital versions of traditional energy meters. They represent a move towards a smarter, more connected, and more efficient energy system. To truly appreciate this transformation, we must ask the fundamental question, "What is a smart meter, and how does it work?"

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What Is Remote Condition Monitoring? Benefits and Use Cases

30.01.2023 – Industries

Remote condition monitoring is a staple of industrial manufacturing. Heavy machinery failures are costly, disruptive, and can cause injury or death. Remote condition monitoring has become a go-to solution for reducing these failures and improving safety. The more expensive, mission-critical, or dangerous a piece of equipment is, the more essential remote condition monitoring becomes.

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What Is Smart Charging? Flexible EV Charging

22.04.2021 – Industries

EV charging requires substantial electricity, and smart charging reduces the strain it puts on a utility provider’s infrastructure.

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What is Industrial IoT?

15.07.2020 – Industries

Unlike consumer IoT devices, industrial IoT devices are generally used in B2B applications to increase efficiency. And while IoT security is always a concern, it’s crucial in IIoT, where data transmissions often involve sensitive business-critical data.

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