Simplifying Global IoT for Trackers - why LTE-M is Best
RCRWirelessNews, Friday, October 18th, 2024
IoT connectivity has been a game-changer in the asset tracking landscape. Personal devices, pets, vehicles, international packages, or any kind of asset can all easily be tracked through the cloud. This has opened the door to innovative use cases that have transformed global shipping, automotive loans, retail management, construction, and other industries.
Using asset trackers allows shippers to track the temperature and condition of products and raw materials as they move on ships, planes, and trucks through the supply chain. Families have a better chance at recovering lost pets. Banks are more willing to approve high-risk car loans, knowing they can locate and recover a vehicle if its owner falls behind on payments.
While there is some debate about the best IoT connectivity technology for trackers, the benefits of low-power wide-area (LPWA) IoT networks are hard to overstate. LPWA technologies are optimised for low-power, long-range communications, making them ideal for tracking applications with extended battery life and broad coverage requirements.