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Leveraging MQTT Security: Improving IoT Network Safety

In today’s connected world, where the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming industries, ensuring the security of IoT networks has become a priority. One of the key players in ... Read More

The Future of Connectivity: eSIM Mobile Evolution

Nowadays, the technological landscape is constantly evolving. Businesses face numerous challenges in harnessing the full potential of IoT solutions. This article explores the role of customized IoT solutions and thethings.iO in overcoming these challenges and driving business success. Understanding IoT Solutions The Complexity of IoT Implementation Implementing IoT solutions can be complex, requiring integration with […]

IoT Connectivity Trends: Navigating the IoT Evolution

In the ever-evolving realm of the Internet of Things (IoT), the shift from 2G/3G to 4G/5G networks is steering the course of connectivity into uncharted territories. This article  from thethings.iO aims to unravel this transformative journey, offering insights into IoT evolution and considering the implications that lie ahead. The technological landscape is witnessing a monumental […]

MWC Barcelona: Exploring Future Tech

The allure of innovation took center stage at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in bustling Barcelona, attracting global tech enthusiasts and industry leaders. In this article, we navigate through the groundbreaking technologies spotlighted at the event, shedding light on the noteworthy participation of thethings.iO to discover the future technology highlights! Unveiling the Future at MWC […]

Interview: Fostering a Culture of Innovation

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, organizations face mounting pressure to foster a culture of innovation in order to stay relevant and thrive. Innovation has become a vital driver of success, enabling companies to adapt to change, drive growth, and seize new opportunities. In this comprehensive analysis, we explore the strategies, practices, and industry data […]

UX Design applied to IoT platforms

In a product, whatever the field, UX design can change everything. UX Design, for User Experience Design, puts the user at the center of its reflexion.  How does UX design fit into a connected object project? And how does this approach serve the IoT?  UX Design questions the needs and expectations of users. Its goal […]

MWC 23 highlights for Iot

What a show! Diprotech – thethings.io teams were out at MWC 2023 in Barcelona – and we were not disappointed. We spent exciting days there, discovering the stands of the different exhibitors. The show is huge, so we focused on the topics that interest us most at thethings.io: the latest developments in private LTE/5G, the […]

Mobile World Congress 2023: OpenNet, 6G, reality +, metavers… everything to expect from the event

Europe’s largest cell phone and telecommunications conference is back! Every year at the same time, Barcelona will host the Mobile World Congress (MWC) from February 27 to March 2, dedicated to the world of mobility. A must-attend event for young start-ups and major developers, which brings together nearly 75,000 participants to discover all the new […]

Nano SIM, eSIM, iSIM… how does it work, and what are the differences?

In everyday life we have been using telecommunication SIM cards for smartphones for years. For ten years, we have seen their format reduced to the mini-SIM, the micro-SIM and finally the nano SIM. And since 2017, we have seen the emergence of eSIM solutions (for embedded SIM). The latter are virtual cards. In terms of […]

Why is Nb-IoT a good connectivity alternative to traditional mobile networks?

2G and 3G networks are historically very good choices for IoT and M2M use cases, as they generally do not require high bandwidth (such as video streaming) and data usage is generally low (~ 3 MB/month per SIM card) overall in 2G case. Since 2G and 3G networks have been in commercial use for more […]