What's New In Industrial IoT

Hi,

It's time to chat what's new and worth knowing this month in the world of industrial IoT:

• T-Mobile and Starlink are breaking coverage barriers
• We’re calling out (and fixing) the biggest legacy issues in IoT
• and, the latest Tech Tip unpacks the gold standard of industrial monitoring - 4-20mA.

Let’s get into it!

PS. there's also a super interesting read about how mussels are being used as real-time water quality sensors.

QUICK THOUGHT

T-Mobile & Starlink Announcement

This is one of those moments in communications history that we’ll look back on and say, that’s when everything changed. Starlink’s Direct to Cell service is now in beta in the USA, offering LTE connectivity from space - accessible to anyone on any US carrier, for free, until July. This isn’t just a new feature; it’s a fundamental shift in how we think about mobile coverage. This initiative isn't just limited to the USA, in fact Starlink already lists ten partners globally and others like Starlink is doing the same

For years, we’ve been bound by the limits of terrestrial networks and expensive, inefficient satellite options. But now, we’re stepping into an era where the lines between satellite and land based mobile blurs. It’s the moment where LTE = satellite, today. And it paves the way for what’s next: true global IoT connectivity. Imagine remote sensors, critical infrastructure, and mobile assets staying connected anywhere - without the need for bespoke satellite solutions or massive infrastructure rollouts.

For anyone working in connectivity, IoT, or infrastructure, this is huge. And for those of us building the next generation of devices, the implications are even bigger. The next stop? Satellite-connected LTE IoT devices, everywhere.

Watch the announcement video here

Cheers,

Gerhard, CEO

DEEP DIVE

Look, we love IoT. It’s revolutionizing industries, unlocking new efficiencies, and making the impossible possible. But some long-standing issues have given IoT a bad name.

• Vendor lock-in that holds your data hostage
• Connectivity that only works when the stars align
• Dashboards. So. Many. Dashboards.

We’re calling out the 10 worst offenders here - the headaches, the inefficiencies, the downright why is this still a thing? moments. But here’s the good news: those days are numbered. Modern IoT is finally breaking free from these legacy constraints with interoperable platforms, rock-solid connectivity, and smarter data management. No more excuses. Just solutions.

See if you're biggest bug bear made the list.

?TECH TIP

What Even is 4-20mA?

It’s been the gold standard in industrial monitoring for decades, but why? In this quick tech tip, we break down what 4-20mA is, why it’s so reliable, and why it’s still the universal language of industrial IoT.

WHAT WE'RE READING

• IoT Clams Keeping Water Safe

Scientists in Poland are using mussels and IoT to detect water contamination in real time, proving that nature’s filtration system might just be the future of smart environmental monitoring.

• T-Mobile, Starlink to Launch Satellite-Based Connectivity

T-Mobile and Starlink are launching a game-changing satellite-to-cell service, offering free beta access to eliminate mobile dead zones and expand connectivity like never before.

• Emerging Trends Impacting IoT Industry & Consumer

Forbes explores the latest IoT trends, from AI-driven automation to enhanced security, to see what is shaping the future of industry and the consumer technology available.

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

10 Signs Your Sewer Network Needs Better Remote Monitoring

Aging infrastructure, unexpected overflows and rising costs - if these sound familiar you need to watch this video and rethink your sewer monitoring