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6 UX/UI Design Considerations for IoT Fitness Devices
For manufacturers of connected fitness devices, enhancing the user experience through innovative design strategies is a constant challenge. As IoT fitness devices become more prevalent in our daily health routines, the emphasis on user-centric design in both hardware and software is more critical than ever. There are several additional UX/UI design considerations that are crucial…
Read MoreUnlock the Full Potential of Your Devices with Custom PCBs
Investing in custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) is more than just a technical decision – it’s also a strategic one, as custom PCBs provide a tailored approach that can significantly enhance both your product as well as your company’s competitive position. Meeting Your Specific Performance Criteria Custom PCBs are designed to meet specific performance criteria…
Read MoreWhat Makes A Smart Warehouse Smarter? Optimized IoT Connectivity
If you’ve read our ultimate guide to IoT connectivity, you know that connectivity allows devices to connect to the internet, other devices, or a central hub to transmit and receive data. And if you run a smart warehouse, you know that optimizing that connectivity to work in alignment with your business goals is key to…
Read MoreDebunking the Top Myths of IoT Development
There’s no sugarcoating it: IoT development is a complex and challenging endeavor. And while it’s certainly not an impossible feat, myths and misconceptions about the field can make it even harder to understand what you’re up against, especially when first embarking on a new IoT project. We’re here to set the record straight. At Very,…
Read MoreEnhancing IoT Security with Companion Security Chips
IoT is transforming our world, connecting everyday devices to the Internet, but this connectivity comes with significant security risks. Companion security chips, such as the ATECC608B from Microchip, play a crucial role in addressing these challenges, especially for devices powered by lower-end microcontrollers (MCUs). In this article, we’ll explore how these chips secure IoT devices…
Read MoreAccelerate Speed-to-Market and Gain a Competitive Edge with IoT Rapid Prototyping
Skill isn’t the only thing that makes competitive IoT leaders — speed and strategy play crucial roles, too. If you’re considering entering the market or expanding your existing IoT footprint, it might be time to reassess your speed-to-market strategy. Being the first to launch a viable product or service offers a significant competitive advantage to…
Read MoreNot Just Smart, But Strategic: Why Predictive Maintenance Benefits Smart Buildings
You’ve probably heard the saying “don’t fix what’s not broken” before, and generally, we can agree with that statement. But when it comes to IoT in smart buildings, we change our tune. Even if an asset isn’t broken, there’s a good chance it should be fixed to avoid sudden malfunction and unnecessary downtime. What we’re…
Read MoreIoT Product Management: Yes, You Can Use Both Agile and Waterfall
At Very, we know innovation is impossible without cross-disciplinary collaboration. Across thousands of enterprises, diverse teams join forces to bring interconnected devices and software ecosystems to market daily. But synchronizing those teams for IoT product management — each with their own unique product development lifecycles — is far from easy. In the world of hardware…
Read MoreReducing the Cost of Fleet Software Management with Delta Updates
Like any software solution, fleet management software operates at peak capacity with frequent updates. Deploying and tracking hundreds of devices is only possible with up-to-date software—but not all system updates are created equally. Laggard updates can put a wrench in any large-scale IoT deployment, draining companies of their time and reducing cost efficiencies. To optimize…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Over-the-Air Firmware Updates: A Detailed Retrospective
At Very, we talk a lot about the exciting IoT developments happening around us in real time. But as much as we like to stay current, we also believe that learning about the past is crucial to our understanding of the technologies we use today. So, we’d like to dive into the history of over-the-air…
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