Edge Computing Will Overtake Cloud Computing!

Edge Computing Will Overtake Cloud Computing!

Companies are beginning to implement IoT solutions and process data through edge computing before sending data to the cloud. This article discusses the reasons behind this trend. Edge computing has become an important trend in the IoT. Various IoT companies have discovered significant benefits in processing data through edge computing before sending it to the … Read more

5G is Distant, but NB-IoT is the Star of the Internet of Things

5G is Distant, but NB-IoT is the Star of the Internet of Things

According to Lei Feng Network: NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) can be deployed directly on existing GSM, UMTS, or LTE networks, occupying very low bandwidth to connect a large number of low-power devices, achieving cost reduction and smooth transition goals. It has already become an important branch of the concept of the Internet of Everything. … Read more

Current Status and Future of the NB-IoT Industry: Surpassing 100 Million Shipments, Racing Towards 5G Connectivity!

Current Status and Future of the NB-IoT Industry: Surpassing 100 Million Shipments, Racing Towards 5G Connectivity!

On the afternoon of April 16, the “5G NB-IoT Billion Journey” online industry summit was officially held, with leaders from numerous NB-IoT industry chain companies such as Huawei, HiSilicon, China Mobile IoT, China Unicom IoT, Tianyi IoT, MediaTek, Unisoc, and Quectel participating in the event and sharing their views on the NB-IoT industry and related … Read more

NB-IoT, LoRa, and RPMA Practitioners: Can You Navigate the Regulatory ‘Five Finger Mountain’?

NB-IoT, LoRa, and RPMA Practitioners: Can You Navigate the Regulatory 'Five Finger Mountain'?

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— 【Introduction】 —— After the maturity of low-power wide-area networks, operators will certainly hope to connect more terminal devices and utilize more public resources. During the large-scale development of the Internet of Things, regulatory agencies will inevitably take action, focusing on … Read more

A Quick Method to Build a LoRaWAN Network

A Quick Method to Build a LoRaWAN Network

Contact WeChat: x274529 LoRa is short for Long Range, a type of wireless communication technology characterized by long distance and low power consumption. The data rate is relatively low, and it can be considered as the physical layer implementation in network communication. The corresponding products for LoRa are transceiver chips, such as Semtech’s SX1272/SX1276, which … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Product Certification: Detailed Explanation of LoRaWAN Certification Projects and Processes

Comprehensive Guide to Product Certification: Detailed Explanation of LoRaWAN Certification Projects and Processes

About LoRa and LoRaWAN LoRaWAN is a low-power wireless network protocol and system architecture launched by the LoRa Alliance, supporting secure bidirectional communication for IoT devices and applications. The LoRaWAN protocol is based on an open industrial standard called “LoRa,” which is fully controlled and managed by the open non-profit organization, the LoRa Alliance. In … Read more

Introduction to MQTT: Practical Implementation

Introduction to MQTT: Practical Implementation

Introduction to MQTT: Practical Implementation 1. Overview of MQTT MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight and efficient messaging protocol based on a publish-subscribe model, particularly suitable for Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios. Its operation is based on several core concepts: Broker: The core component of MQTT, acting as a message relay, is responsible … Read more

The Major Shift in Smart Home Protocols: Will Zigbee Fade into History?

The Major Shift in Smart Home Protocols: Will Zigbee Fade into History?

☝ Click on the above “Smartlabs”, and follow us 1. The Shift from Fragmentation to Unification in Smart Home Protocols 1.1 Three Technological Revolutions Reshaping the Industry Landscape The birth of the Zigbee protocol in 2003 was like injecting the first stream of vitality into smart homes. Its low-power characteristics based on the IEEE 802.15.4 … Read more

Five Major Characteristics of LoRa Industry Development in 2018

Five Major Characteristics of LoRa Industry Development in 2018

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction Due to policy and historical reasons, the development of LoRa in China has primarily relied on market mechanisms, with most companies’ layouts, collaborations, and implementations being market-driven actions. Over the past year, these market behaviors have exhibited some distinct … Read more

Design of a Cloud-Based Fire Alarm Monitoring System for Buildings Based on LoRa Technology

Design of a Cloud-Based Fire Alarm Monitoring System for Buildings Based on LoRa Technology

Traditional building fire alarm monitoring systems often use wired connections, making installation time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially in older residential areas. With the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, a fire alarm monitoring system based on LoRa technology has been designed, leveraging the advantages of LoRa technology such as long communication distance, low power consumption, … Read more