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Beyond the Firewall: Why LPWA IoT Demands a Three-Layer Security Architecture
2026-03-09 · Jim Wert
Enterprise firewalls and network-layer security were never designed for the unique protocols and constraints of LPWA IoT. Learn how a layered approach — from cellular network to enterprise firewall to application-level deep packet inspection — closes the gap.
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Achieving ultra low-power IoT beyond the protocol
2025-10-09 · Fred Yentz
IoT devices have very limited power resources. To achieve ultra-low power performance, you have to go beyond protocol selection and apply a more holistic approach.
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LPWAN protocols for battery-powered devices
2025-06-23 · Jim Wert
This post walks through low-power device scenarios, protocol overhead, and how to choose between CoAP, LwM2M, MQTT, and HTTP.
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SaaS vs private cloud IoT applications
2022-02-25 · Jim Wert
If you are building IoT applications, you are most likely going to deploy on a SaaS platform or a private cloud. Each have their own pros and cons.
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IoT trends 2022: the rise of hyperscalers
2022-02-25 · Fred Yentz
Most of us know that IoT is growing rapidly. One of the key trends is the rise of hyperscalers and their impact on IoT platforms.
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