Build or Buy an IoT Platform: Evaluating the Cost Equation
Considering building an IoT platform in-house or purchasing a ready-made solution? This detailed cost analysis compares total ownership expenses, market timing advantages, security considerations, and long-term sustainability of both approaches. Learn when commercial platforms like TagoIO offer better ROI and how to make the right decision for your business goals.
5/22/25
5 IoT Use Cases That Are Transforming Modern Factories
Discover how IoT transforms manufacturing with 5 essential applications: sustainability monitoring, worker safety, predictive maintenance, asset tracking, and digital twins. Learn how TagoIO's IoT platform helps factories become smarter, safer, and more efficient through connected technology and real-time data analytics.
5/15/25
10 Essential Books on Data Visualization, Dashboards, and Sensor-Driven Insights
Discover 10 essential data visualization books to transform IoT sensor data into powerful insights. Learn dashboard design principles, real-time visualization strategies, and how TagoIO's platform helps you build impactful visualizations without advanced coding. Perfect for engineers, data scientists, and business leaders working with connected devices.
5/8/25
The Hidden ROI of Connected Equipment: Revenue Streams Most Manufacturers Miss
The hidden ROI from IoT lies in new revenue opportunities, data monetization, customer loyalty, and value-added services.
4/30/25
MQTT in Cellular IoT: Deep Dive into Protocol Variants, Advantages, and Real-World Use
Discover why MQTT is the optimal protocol for cellular IoT applications using NB-IoT, Cat-M1, and LTE Cat-1. Compare protocol variants, learn practical implementation strategies, and explore TagoIO's comprehensive MQTT integration features for reliable IoT connectivity.
4/23/25
Exploring protocols: LoRaWAN - Benefits and Applications
Explore LoRaWAN technology and its growing role in IoT connectivity. Learn about its long-range coverage, low power consumption, and scalability benefits. Understand how LoRaWAN works, device classes, security features, and implementation strategies with TagoIO's IoT platform. Essential reading for businesses seeking efficient, cost-effective IoT solutions.
4/3/25
Type of IoT wireless connectivity - pros and cons
Explore the key types of wireless connectivity for IoT devices, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, 5G, Sigfox, and Mioty. Learn their pros, cons, and applications. Discover how TagoIO's platform seamlessly integrates various protocols to manage and visualize IoT data securely and efficiently.
3/27/25
Enhancing Controlled Environment Agriculture with IoT
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) transforms farming with IoT technology. Learn about essential sensors for vertical farming and how TagoIO's platform enables real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and data visualization to optimize crop yields, reduce resource consumption, and enhance sustainability in modern agriculture.
3/13/25
Expanding TagoIO’s Infrastructure with European Servers
TagoIO expands server infrastructure to Europe, offering EU data storage options. European businesses can now benefit from local data residency, enhanced GDPR compliance, and faster access speeds. New accounts can select European servers during sign-up, supporting EU-based IoT projects with dedicated infrastructure in Ireland.
2/20/25
Entity A new way to store data on TagoIO
TagoIO's new Entities feature offers a flexible and efficient way to manage diverse data in a tabular format, with customizable fields, improved retrieval, and seamless dashboard integration.
2/13/25
The Growing Need for IoT Professionals
Explore how the expanding IoT industry creates new career opportunities and challenges, and see how TagoIO supports professionals with accessible training resources, community collaboration, and hands-on programs. Find out how our mission helps bridge the gap in skills and fosters innovation in smart homes, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. For further guidance on IoT solutions and educational materials, visit our TagoIO learning center and training program pages
2/6/25
Best Practices for Designing Dashboards
Learn how to transform basic IoT dashboards into exceptional visual interfaces that engage users. This guide shares practical steps for optimizing space, improving data clarity, and enhancing visual appeal in IoT dashboard design. Based on TagoIO's popular webinar, discover techniques to create interfaces that serve your users' exact needs while presenting critical data effectively.
1/30/25
Segments that benefit from Leak Detection using IoT
Discover how IoT leak detection systems transform risk management across industries while creating cost savings through insurance partnerships. This comprehensive guide explores real-time monitoring solutions for water, gas, and chemical leaks, showcasing industry-specific applications and implementation strategies with the TagoIO platform.
1/23/25
Single-Tenant vs Multi-Tenant Cloud Solutions in the IoT Context: Which is Right for Your Business?
Compare single-tenant vs multi-tenant cloud architectures for IoT deployments and discover how TagoIO offers both options. Learn the security, cost, scalability, and performance trade-offs of each approach to make the best choice for your IoT implementation. TagoDeploy provides enterprise-grade single-tenant solutions with global region options while TagoIO's multi-tenant platform enables quick, cost-effective IoT project starts.
1/9/25
