OTA updates increasingly important for IOT devices

With the number of connected devices growing rapidly, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage them manually and keep them up-to-date. Over-the-air (OTA) updates offer an efficient solution for this. They make it possible to roll out software and security updates remotely, without on-site intervention.

The benefits of OTA for organisations with many IoT devices

For organisations with many IoT devices, this means less maintenance, lower costs and a higher degree of control. Especially in light of new regulations, such as the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), it is important to be able to address security risks quickly and centrally. OTA technology enables this and helps organisations comply with regulatory requirements.

Features of modern OTA solutions

Modern OTA solutions offer features such as rollback on error messages, delta updates for smaller data transmissions and support for complex IoT environments. For applications in remote or closed networks, there are OTA methods via gateways that allow updates to still be performed securely.

OTA as an integral part of IoT strategy at Thingsdata

At Thingsdata, we see that OTA updates are increasingly being deployed as an integral part of a robust IoT strategy. Not only to stay compliant, but also to reduce operational risk and increase scalability. At Thingsdata, one way we apply this is through various eSIMs, which are specifically designed for reliable, large-scale OTA updates within IoT applications.

Want to know more about OTA updates within your organisation?

Contact us for more information on this topic or the Internet of Things on 085-0443500 or info@thingsdata.com.