Cellular vs WiFi: Which is Better for Your IoT Project?
Illustration: © IoT For All As the name implies, IoT (Internet of Things) devices need a stable and secure way of connecting to the Internet to communicate and exchange data. However, the choice of WiFi vs cellular connectivity isn’t always clear-cut. WiFi and cellular are the two most popular wireless technologies that make IoT networks […]
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Cloud security and devops have work to do
If there is anything that keeps cloud development leaders up at night, it’s the fact that the risk of an impending security breach is scarily high. If I go around the room at any enterprise development meeting, devops engineers, cloud developers, and cloud architects all see a company-debilitating breach as inevitable. Enterprise Strategy Group recently […]
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Mission Critical Devices and Formal Methods
Boyd Multerer, CEO of Kry10 and Xbox’s father of invention, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss mission-critical devices and formal methods. They talk about what games consoles teach us about secure devices, the changing regulatory landscape of critical software, how to think about digital transformation, and what companies can do […]
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6 security best practices for cloud-native applications
The emergence of cloud-native architectures has dramatically changed the ways applications are developed, deployed, and managed. While cloud-native architectures offer significant benefits in terms of scalability, elasticity, and flexibility, they also introduce unique security challenges. These challenges often diverge from those associated with traditional, monolithic applications. Understanding these nuances is crucial for developers, particularly because […]
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Internet of Things (IoT) cheat sheet: Complete guide for 2022
Image: WrightStudio/Adobe Stock The Internet of Things, also known as IoT, refers to the billions of interconnected devices, machines and sensors that collect and exchange data via an internet connection. The resulting data is known collectively as “big data.” Currently, IoT is taking every industry by storm. Whether it’s a sensor delivering data about the […]
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2023 Smart Home Gift Ideas
Illustration: © IoT For All Searching for the perfect smart home gifts can be both exciting and overwhelming. With the rapid advancement in technology, the market is flooded with options, making it tricky to pick the best. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply looking for ways to enhance the convenience and comfort of your […]
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Project Valhalla: A look inside Java’s epic refactor
Everything in Java is an object, except primitives like int. Turns out that small caveat has big implications for the language, which have compounded over the years. This seemingly minor design decision causes problems in key areas like collections and generics. It also limits certain performance optimizations. Project Valhalla, the Java language refactor, aims to correct these issues. […]
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Keeping It Simple: Choosing the Right Antenna for Your IoT Project
Arguably the most-asked question we receive from Blues customers is: “So…which antenna do you recommend I use?” For better or worse, this question is also the one that can be the most difficult to answer. Our response depends on a handful of factors when crafting the right recommendation for a given IoT deployment, such as: […]
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What’s missing in cloud computing courses
My colleague Paul Krill does a great job rounding up the highest-paid cloud computing certifications you can obtain these days. In other words, by passing these courses, you’ll likely have no problem finding a well-paying job. While there are a few non-brand-related certifications on his list, most are specific to a cloud provider, focusing on […]
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How Transformative Are eSIMs?
Illustration: © IoT For All While eSIM technology is just starting to become available in smartphones, it has been powering the Internet of Things for years. Let’s take a look at why eSIMs have become the industry standard for IoT connectivity in transportation, healthcare, utilities, and others. What is eSIM? The acronym SIM stands for Subscriber Identity […]
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