Monthly Archives: September 2021

Compairing Communication Protocols in RTLS: Angle of Arrival vs. Phase Ranging

As the Internet of Things (IoT) industry continues to boom, many companies have begun to develop Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) for commercial use cases. There are varying communication protocols that can be used in RTLS to determine a tagged asset’s location.  Some newer communication protocol technologies being used are referred to as Phase Ranging […]

How Security Impacts IIoT and Asset Tracking

No one wants their secrets leaked on the internet. But as companies become more digitized, more confidential information is being kept online, leaving behind digital breadcrumb trails. The emerging importance of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) security in relation to asset tracking is no surprise to any company, but what actions are being taken to […]

How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?

In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP  because of disruption caused by the pandemic. Consequently, the quest to improve efficiency, cut waste and enhance supply chain operations is one that suppliers know all too well. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at miniature bearings specialist SMB Bearings, explains how the Internet of Things […]