All IoT devices require certification in order to be able to join cellular networks. However, certifications are highly granular, going down to the component level which places certification requirements on modules, as well as on the final device to be brought to market. The situation is made more complex because IoT devices typically are intended […]
Mechanical and environmental considerations for IoT antennas are crucial when selecting the right model for your device – to treat these as an afterthought is time-consuming, costly and complicated to retrospectively adapt. Key considerations include which cables, connectors, glues, plastics, housing and radomes to use and there are basic factors such as the size, shape, […]
The closer we get to a smarter world – where services across the globe are connected as a matter of course – the more teasing becomes the question of how much smarter we can make it. Greater smartness will mean enormous intelligence and capability layered on to the basic infrastructure of connected, smart devices. These […]
Smartness isn’t only being faster – it’s about using fewer resources and innovative approaches to IoT connectivity and energy The world is getting steadily smarter and companies have to keep up or get left behind – meaning they need short time-to-market so they can introduce new products and services rapidly, either as innovators or in […]
Quectel’s mission to build a smarter world means creating one free of friction and with greater productivity, wealth, wellbeing, security and environmental conservation. In the context of the IoT, this involves taking things that were previously dumb and making them smart – our first step in a world where everything can be connected and enhanced. […]
As network deployments of both NB-IoT and Cat M continue, designers have a wider choice than ever before when it comes to the connectivity they select for their projects. NB-IoT and Cat M offer compelling advantages for specific types of deployments, with each having unique strengths. However, limitations influence design and global coverage for each must […]
The ever-growing array of IoT applications and use cases places an enormous range of different requirements on devices which include variables such as processing power, memory, peripherals, sensors and actuators. For most IoT devices, it is also important that power consumption is low and the data they transmit, store and collect is secure. Often, this […]
Despite the embedded SIM (eSIM) being available for consumer devices for a decade, there has been some reluctance among telecoms operators to adopt the technology due to the impact it could have on the relationships with their customers. There are also technical barriers to eSIM implementation; the ability to switch from one network provider to […]
The pandemic has signalled the end of cash in many markets, accelerating the trend of using to credit cards and utilize near-field communications (NFC) to pay for goods. This is particularly apparent at the point of sale (POS) where the ease and familiarity of tap-and-go modes of payment has replaced the handling of cash and […]