Implementing Cellular IoT Solutions for Digital Transformation: Successfully develop, deploy, and maintain LTE and 5G enterprise IoT systems

Length: 202 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication Date: 2023-02-10
ISBN-10: 180461615X
ISBN-13: 9781804616154
Sales Rank: #1020961 (See Top 100 Books)

A pragmatic handbook on IoT technologies and markets that will guide you in implementing cellular IoT solutions as part of an enterprise’s digital transformation affecting both operational cost savings and new business models.

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Key Features

Understand all the critical aspects of a cellular IoT solution with this practical guide
Identify key enterprise IoT market requirements and IoT business cases
Develop robust end-to-end cellular IoT solutions with the help of best practices and case studies

Book Description

Even if you’re an IoT technology manager with a sound understanding of wireless local area network technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you may face many unique challenges when implementing a wireless wide area network (WWAN) IoT solution with cellular technologies with respect to choosing the optimal IoT device, cellular connectivity, and architecture. To help you overcome such roadblocks, this digital transformation book guides you in implementing a robust, end-to-end cellular IoT solution using best practices for all aspects of managing the IoT solution.

Starting with an introduction to the top IoT markets and solutions in the context of an enterprise’s digital transformation, this book will show you how this leads to cost savings and new business models. You’ll grasp all you need to know about the IoT system components, life cycle, and best practices for implementing an IoT solution. While the book explains all the leading IoT wireless technologies, the focus is on LTE and 5G cellular technologies. With a review of real-world cellular IoT solution case studies and future IoT trends, you’ll be ready to work with wireless IoT technologies, devices, and architectures.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to identify the best wireless technologies for your IoT use cases and successfully implement cellular IoT solutions addressing key issues in the solution life cycle.

What you will learn

Understand how IoT enables an enterprise’s digital transformation
Discover the applications of various IoT wireless technologies
Explore IoT devices, architectures, and real-world use cases
Dive deep into LTE and 5G cellular technologies and how they enable IoT
Build a privacy and security framework in an IoT solution
Select the best components for a cellular IoT enterprise solution
Overcome challenges in the IoT solution life cycle
Examine new cellular IoT technologies, trends, and business models

Who this book is for

This book is for IoT technology managers, leaders, C-suite executives, and decision-makers considering or currently developing IoT solutions based on wireless/cellular technologies such as LTE and 5G. You’ll be able to make the most of this book if you understand the importance of IoT connectivity in the context of its applications.

Cover
Title Page
Copyright and Credit
Dedicated
Foreword
Contributors
Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Entering the World of the Internet of Things
Chapter 1: Transforming to an IoT Business
	Understanding IoT technologies
	Leveraging IoT for digital transformation
		Monitoring and managing assets and inventory
		Increasing operational efficiencies and productivity
		Creating smart factories
		New business opportunities
		Improving the customer experience
	Understanding IoT markets
		Transportation
		Supply chain logistics
		Industrial and manufacturing
		Healthcare
		Energy/utilities
	Summary
Chapter 2: Understanding IoT Devices and Architectures
	High-level IoT architecture
		The link layer
		The network layer
		The transport layer
		The application layer
		The data format
	The cellular IoT network architecture
		The UE
		eNodeB
		EPC
	An overview of IoT device types and use cases
		Serial modems
		Routers
		Gateways
		Remote monitoring devices
		Asset trackers
	Best practices
		Leveraging off-the-shelf technology components
		Leveraging established IoT technology partners
		Planning on solution life cycle management
		Slow and steady wins the race
		Security is paramount
	Summary
Chapter 3: Introducing IoT Wireless Technologies
	Licensed versus unlicensed technologies
	Network topologies
	WWAN and WLAN IoT technologies
		Bluetooth/BLE
		Wi-Fi
		LoRa and LoRaWAN
		LR-WPAN (IEEE 802.15.4)
	Technical and cost comparisons
		Frequency spectrum
		Range
		Power consumption
		Data throughput
		Module cost
	Wireless technology use cases
		Bluetooth/BLE
		Wi-Fi
		LoRa
		LR-WPAN
	Best practices in deploying IoT wireless technologies
		1. Consider the network coverage required
		2. Consider the long-term network maintenance/support required
		3. Leverage existing network infrastructure
	Summary
Part 2: Deep Dive into Cellular IoT Solutions
Chapter 4: Leveraging Cellular IoT Technologies
	The evolution of cellular technology
	LTE technologies
		LTE network
		LTE radio technology
		LTE technology ecosystem
		LTE IoT use cases
	LTE LPWA design and best practices
		PSM and eDRX low-power features
		LTE LPWA best practices
	LTE LPWA use cases
	Summary
Chapter 5: Validating 5G with IoT
	Overview of 5G
		5G network architecture
		5G radio technology
		5G frequency spectrum
		5G network slicing
	5G and IoT
		5G NR RedCap
	5G use cases
		Industrial automation (Industry 4.0)
		Remote surgery
		Smart vehicles (autonomous vehicles and V2X)
		VR/AR
	Best practices in 5G solutions
		5G network carriers
		5G private networks
		5G IoT devices
	Summary
Chapter 6: Reviewing Cellular IoT Devices with Use Cases
	Cellular IoT device architecture
		Processing unit
		Cellular module
		SIM
		RF
		Power unit
		Sensors
		Input/output
		WLAN radios
	Cellular IoT device types
		Alarm panel
		Camera
		Computer – in vehicle
		Emergency phone
		Hotspot
		Lighting
		Medical telematics
		Metering
		Modem – embedded
		mPERS
		POS
		Remote control device
		Rugged handheld
		Sensors
		Smart home
		Tracking
		Vehicle telematics control unit
		Vehicle OBD II
		Vending telemetry
		Wearable
	Cellular IoT device carrier certifications
	Edge computing
	Best practices in cellular IoT devices
		Buying versus building
		Carrier certification
		Device management
	Summary
Chapter 7: Securing the Internet of Things
	An overview of the IoT security ecosystem
	IoT security challenges
		Threats to IoT devices and solutions
	Proposed IoT security framework
		Endpoint layer
		Network layer
		Application layer
	Best practices for securing IoT devices
		IoT device hardware security
		IoT device software security
		IoT device OS security
		IoT device connectivity interface security
		IoT device network connectivity security
		IoT device Wi-Fi security
	Summary
Chapter 8: Implementing an IoT Solution with Case Studies
	Exploring the IoT solution business cases
		Connected Cooler
		Smart Label
	Investigating the IoT device architectures
		Connected Cooler
		Smart Label
	Analyzing the network architectures
		Connected Cooler
		Smart Label
	Lessons learned
		Piloting the solution
		Device management
		Life cycle management
	Summary
Part 3: Cellular IoT Solution Life Cycle and Future Trends
Chapter 9: Managing the Cellular IoT Solution Life Cycle
	The challenges of IoT life cycle management
		IoT devices
		IoT wireless services
		IoT platforms
	The cellular IoT life cycle
		Designing and planning
		Provisioning
		Deployment
		Monitoring and management
		Sunset
	Best practices
		The designing and planning stage
		Provisioning
		Deployment
		Monitoring and management
	Summary
Chapter 10: Looking at the Road Ahead
	Emerging cellular IoT technologies
		Private LTE and 5G CBRS networks
		iUICC and eUICC SIM technologies
		IoT SAFE
	IoT trends and business models
		Edge computing
		AI and ML
		Interoperability of IoT solutions
		A social and ethical IoT
		The IoT for sustainability
		New IoT business models
	Getting started on your IoT journey
	Best practices in developing and launching your IoT solution
		Leveraging the IoT partner ecosystem
		Focus on interoperability between IoT systems
		Planning on an 18-24 month launch schedule
	Summary
Index
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