MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) has firmly established itself as the de-facto standard for IoT data movement, celebrated for its power to connect millions of devices securely and reliably. However, many organizations—from manufacturing to smart cities—discover a critical gap during implementation. While MQTT provides the protocol, it doesn’t offer a Read more
If you’re an operations leader, plant manager, enterprise architect, or digital transformation strategist, you’ve probably felt the frustration: your manufacturing environment is generating more data than ever, but most of it is trapped in silos, fragmented across machines, sites, and legacy systems. The result? Missed opportunities, slow decision-making, and a Read more
In this tutorial, we will see how to perform the integration of MQTT and InfluxDB using N8N. This way, you will be able to store data from IoT devices that use MQTT in an InfluxDB Cloud bucket. Figure 1 – Proposed System General Workflow Description The analyzed workflow is designed Read more
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a powerful tool for business transformation. However, many organizations hesitate to adopt IoT solutions due to perceived high costs. In this article, I explore strategies for achieving cost-effective IoT development and implementing IoT solutions that Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing the way small businesses operate, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation. By connecting everyday devices to the internet, IoT enables small businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences. Let’s explore how IoT helps small businesses to grow and Read more
In September 2024 I attended at the The Things Conference in Amsterdam. There, I saw many interesting talks about IoT, LoRaWAN, and related things. One of the talks that caught my attention was one where Jenny Plunket (Edge Impulse), and Matt Hatton (Transforma Insights) discussed the use of generative AI Read more
In this video, we will explore the main features of Grafana. You can think of it as your centralized control center for managing and analyzing IoT data. Whether you’re overseeing sensor networks, monitoring device performance, or analyzing data streams, Grafana provides you with a comprehensive platform for visualizing your IoT Read more