Knowledge base

Knowledge base

Welcome to the IoT Knowledge Base, your central source for everything you need to know about the Internet of Things (IoT), from basic principles and technologies to advanced applications and innovation in the IoT ecosystem.

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LTE UE

LTE User Equipment is the use of LTE categories to define the performance specifications of LTE devices. LTE UE enables LTE base stations to communicate effectively with them, knowing their performance levels. Some LTE UE categories such as LTE Cat 3, LTE Cat 4 and LTE Cat 0 are widely quoted and used. Others such as LTE Cat 7 and LTE Cat 8 are much newer and are used even less.
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Docker container

A docker container is a standard unit of software that packages code and all of its dependencies so that the application can run quickly and reliably from one computing environment to another.
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5G NR

5G NR (New Radio) is a new radio access technology created by 3GPP for the 5G network. It is designed as the global standard for a unified, more capable air interface of 5G networks.
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Gateway

A gateway is located between edge systems (PLCs), devices on the one hand and the cloud on the other. With edge systems and devices you can think of installations, devices and sensors. The gateway exchanges useful information to the cloud by means of a mobile internet connection. Gateways basically offer more functionality than a router and can also work with serial ports RS232 and RS485, Modbus or MBus as well as analog and digital inputs & outputs.
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MFF2 embedded simcard

An MFF2 embedded simcard is a vacuum sealed simcard that can be soldered directly to the circuit board of your device. This increases reliability and reduces the impact of shock, corrosion and other environmental factors. The lifespan of an MFF2 embedded simcard is longer than that of a standard model. One of the biggest advantages of an MFF2 embedded simcard is the physical security, because the simcard is soldered directly to the circuit board of your device, removing it will be impossible.
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Data ecosystem

A data ecosystem is a collection of infrastructures, analytics, and applications used to capture and analyze data. Data ecosystems provide organizations with data they rely on to better understand their customers and make better pricing, operations and marketing decisions. The term ecosystem is used instead of "environment" because, like real ecosystems, data ecosystems are meant to evolve over time.
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Machine Learning

Machine learning (ML) is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that allows software applications to become more accurate at predicting outcomes without being explicitly programmed to do so. Machine learning algorithms use historical data as input to predict new output values. Machine learning is important to organizations because it provides insight into trends such as customer behavior and operational business patterns and because it supports the development of new products and services.
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Digital Twin

A digital twin is a virtual representation that serves as the real time digital counterpart of a physical object or process (e.g. devices, buildings, factories). As more complex "devices" become interconnected with the ability to produce data, having a digital equivalent gives professionals the opportunity to optimize implementations for maximum efficiency.
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IoT based streaming analysis

IoT based streaming analytics is the processing and analysis of fast moving live data from various sources, including IoT devices, to generate automated real time actions or alerts. IoT based streaming analytics is essential for organizations that want to analyze and integrate information from IoT devices in real time.
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Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the delivery of various computing services through the cloud. You can think of: servers, storage, databases, network functions, software, analysis functions and artificial intelligence. This gives end users faster innovations, flexible resources, economies of scale and access to their software and applications anytime, anywhere.
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Cell LAC

The Location Area Code (LAC), is the unique number given to each location area within the network. The served area of ​​a cellular radio access network is often subdivided into location areas, consisting of one or more radio cells. The LAC is used as a unique reference for the location of a mobile subscriber. This code is required to address the subscriber with an incoming message (DATA, SMS or VOICE).
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Nano BTS base station

A Nano BTS is a base station of the GSM network whose range is limited. It is used in places where the mobile network has poor coverage. A Nano BTS provides higher data rates and can support more users.