Posts by Colin Withers

While it may be true that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, the parts still matter. To build a powerful IoT solution, you need world-class hardware that can support your applications and deliver ROI for your customers.  The ST 9101 dual-mode terminal does just that, providing all the same comprehensive features…

Mining-related fatalities are on the descent thanks to smart mining technology. Just last year, South Africa reported its best year for mining safety yet with accident-related deaths dropping by 36% compared to 2021.   While the trend is positive, mines are still dangerous workplaces, leading mining operators around the world to continue investing in the…

IoT is lightening the load for one of the world’s oldest–and most labor-intensive–professions: farming. The smart agriculture market is expected to double by 2030, driven by an influx of tech-savvy farmers that are optimizing traditional agriculture methods with new ideas and powerful technology.  What is smart agriculture?  Smart agriculture–also known as smart farming–involves using technology…

Las muertes relacionadas con la minería están disminuyendo gracias a la tecnología de minería inteligente. El año pasado, Sudáfrica registró su mejor año en materia de seguridad minera, con un descenso del 36 % de las muertes relacionadas con accidentes respecto a 2021. Aunque la tendencia es positiva, las minas siguen siendo lugares de trabajo peligrosos,…

A IoT está diminuindo a carga de uma das profissões mais antigas e trabalhosas do mundo: o cultivo agrícola. É esperado que o mercado de agricultura inteligente dobre até 2030, conduzido pela chegada de fazendeiros que entendem de tecnologia e estão otimizando métodos tradicionais de agricultura com novas ideias e tecnologias poderosas. O que é…

ORBCOMM’s pioneering technology is used by over 400 value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators worldwide to power innovative solutions that address real problems across agriculture, natural resources, oil & gas, utilities and more. But that’s not all: our highly qualified team of Field Application Engineers work with VARs to provide creative proofs of concept, fix…

La tecnología IoT alivia la carga de una de las profesiones más antiguas del mundo, y que requiere más mano de obra: la agricultura. Se espera que el mercado de la agricultura inteligente se duplique de aquí a 2030, impulsado por una afluencia de agricultores expertos en tecnología que están optimizando los métodos agrícolas tradicionales…

As fatalidades relacionadas à mineração estão em queda graças à tecnologia de mineração inteligente. Só no ano passado, a África do Sul anunciou o seu melhor ano de segurança da mineração até hoje com o número de mortes relacionadas a acidentes caindo 36% em comparação com 2021. Embora a tendência seja positiva, minas ainda são…

Operating a mine is a costly, challenging and complex endeavor—especially when it comes to inventory management. Mines are often found in remote areas and require specialized equipment, large workforces and many purpose-built facilities near the site to support the operation. One of these facilities that often goes overlooked is the on or near-site warehouse that…