February/March 2020, Issue 48   

MultiTech Debuts Conduit 300 Gateway Developer Kit, Delivers Next-Gen Cloud Orchestration for the Industrial Internet of Things 

LoRaWAN Industrial IoT gateway features increased computing capabilities to support Dockers and containers for improved device-to-cloud integration and enhanced data security.   

“The Conduit 300 Series gateway developer kit represents countless hours of innovation on the part of our hardware and software engineering team – all focused on delivering secure computing capabilities to the edge to enable cost savings, resiliency, improved integration and real-time response to our customers’ mission-critical industrial applications,” said David Tincher, Senior Product Marketing Manager at MultiTech. “In addition, it signifies a new approach to customer experience in which we bring our customers into our development process earlier to make sure their voices are heard as we finalize commercial offerings both tailored for their needs and suitable for mass adoption.”

Read the press release.

Winning  

MultiTech innovation continues to be recognized across the industry . Just last week, the MultiConnect eCell was received a 2019 IoT Innovation Award from IoT Evolution
World. The 2019 IoT Excellence Award honors innovative products that support the availability of information being deduced, inferred and directly gathered from sensors, systems and anything else that is supporting better business and personal decisions. See all the winners here.

Also last week, mPower Edge Intelligence was honored with a “Best in Show” award at Embedded World by the editors of Embedded Computing Design. You can see all the winners here.

Congratulations to the teams involved in the development of these and other industry-leading devices in the MultiTech portfolio!

Expanding our CBRS Private LTE Portfolio with the USB Device You've Been Waiting For    

Compact, industrial-grade device provides plug-and-play connectivity for barcode scanners, digital signage, vending machines, medical devices, smart grid, process automation equipment and more.

VP of Strategic Development Daniel Quant (@JoinedWorld) put it best on Twitter: You asked, @MultiTechSys listened! @OnGoWireless CBRS hardened USB Dongle samples now available to connect most any “thing.”

Read the press release.   

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Trilliant and MultiTech to Deliver Transformative Solutions for Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Cities

Partnership to provide superior operational performance, enhanced sustainability, resource management, and overall improvement in the quality of life for citizens

“Understanding the unique business needs of our customers and finding ways to deliver have contributed to Trilliant’s long-term success,” said Andy White CEO and chairman of the board for Trilliant. “This collaboration with MultiTech will dramatically simplify IIoT deployment and put the power of actionable data into our customers’ hands.”

Read all about it.

Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation 

From the earliest analog systems, to the cellular heart of today’s industrial Internet of Things to the latest low-power wireless technology and beyond, MultiTech has consistently connected businesses in ways previously unimaginable – and has been doing so for 50 years. We’re continuing our legacy of firsts with innovative devices supporting edge intelligence, LPWA, Private LTE and 5G. 

Though we have no intention of slowing down, we do intend to look back and celebrate. Throughout the year, we’ll be posting employee perspectives, customer projects and visions of the next 50 years on our Golden Anniversary microsite.

Check back weekly for fresh content here.

Speak. Exhibit. Advertise. It's all about events.   

Come see MultiTech face-to-face at one of these upcoming industry events. Let us scan your badge and we’ll make a donation in your name to Technovation[MN].  

MODEX 2020
March 9-12 | Atlanta, GA

Modex provides educational seminars and exhibits showing off next-generation technology and cutting-edge solutions.     If you're planning to attend, be sure to attend the following conference sessions sponsored by James Brehm & Associates where our Vice President of Marketing, Sara Brown will be presenting:   

Wednesday, March 11th - 11:30am to 12:15pm | New Solutions in Connectivity
It sounds obvious, but in order to be part of the Internet of Things you must be able to connect to Internet. These days the choices for network connectivity have expanded. Internal networks can take advantage of solutions Bluetooth, LPWA, Private LTE and WiFi6. Many of these networks have already been applied to specific purposes in the warehouse.

Wednesday, March 11th - 12:15pm to 1:00pm | In Building Systems
Monitoring building’s systems includes Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning [HVAC], but can also include lighting, water and security. A key ingredient in utilizing IoT is to reduce cost. Once IoT is adopted in one system it often builds on its success to add additional solutions. What IoT solutions are a good starting point for an Enterprise?

IoT Device Security Conference & Hackathon
March 26, 2020 | Hyatt Regency Hotel | Santa Clara, CA

Join us at the third-annual IoT Device Security Conference to learn strategies for protecting your connected systems.

Are you an IoT hacker?  Test your skills at the IoT Gateway Hackathon sponsored by MultiTech.  Details can be found here.

Internet of Things World
April 6-9, 2020 | San Jose, CA | Booth #343 

Internet of Things World brings together the top technologies, strategies and case studies for key industries implementing IoT.   

Be sure to stop by and see us.  MultiTech will be showing off its full suite of innovative products and services to connect "things to the Internet, including LoRa technology enabled hardware and cellular devices – perfect for the industrial IoT. We offer a variety of embedded devices as well as modems, routers and gateways to enable IoT and M2M applications, suited virtually for any use case. 

ENTELEC
April 7-9, 2020 | Houston, TX
George R. Brown Convention Center | Booth #214

The ENTELEC Conference and Expo is one of the premier energy focused events in North America. This annual event brings together industry professionals, exhibitors, and vendors to continue sharing knowledge and educating each other about the latest developments in energy, telecommunications, and oil & gas.

Visit MultiTech in booth #214 to see how we are transforming technology in the energy space. We have a long history  of enabling standards-based industrial communications and we look forward to meeting with you to discuss your connectivity needs. Whatever your application, there is a MultiTech product to enable your solution, supporting your choice of dedicated, resilient and secure 3GPP private-LTE, CBRS and LoRaWAN® long range networks to the field. 

IoT Fuse
April 16, 2020 | Minneapolis Convention Center

Join us at the IoT Fuse Conference Expo in Minneapolis, MN. Stop by our booth to learn more about our suite of LoRa enabled hardware, as well as products that are transforming the industrial Internet of Things.

Hannover Messe - IMC's IIoT Infrastructure Conference
April 20-24, 2020 | Hannover, Germany
Hall 15, Stand E52

Hannover Messe is the world's largest manufacturing exhibition covering a wide range of industrial topics including supply chain, drives and actuators, energy, digital ecosystems and much more. 

MultiTech will be located in the IMC's IIoT Infrastructure Pavilion & Conference, located in the "Digital Ecosystems" area of the show.  We'll be showing our full suite of innovative products and services to connect "things to the Internet, including LoRa technology enabled hardware and cellular devices. 

To schedule a meeting at any of these events, email us at mtsmktg@multitech.com.