We often don’t realize how dependent we are on electricity until we lose it, such as in the wake of 2017’s devastating hurricanes. Obtaining, storing…
Edge Computing: Optimizing IoT Networks for Speed and Automation
Looking over a canyon rim, turning a sharp curve, and approaching an unknown frontier: the edge of a moment provokes thought and discovery. New “edge”…
Smart Cities Use Low-Power Networks to Flourish
Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), at the core, are communications technologies. Data is transmitted between objects, and devices communicate with…
White Paper: Beat the Heat: Thermal Engineering Solutions for Rugged Computing
By Leah VanSyckel, Charlie Phelps, and Jeff Baldwin, Sealevel Systems, Inc For industries that require on-field computing for rugged operations in diverse, potentially harsh, environments,…
White Paper: IIoT Power Supply Solutions
Voltage Output Control, Device Communication and Data Collection By Leah VanSyckel and Greg Harrison, Sealevel Systems, Inc The following white paper reviews solutions used to…
Forestry Friday Spotlight: Corporate Responsibility for Restoring Ecosystems
The tragedy of Sierra Leone’s mudslides — which killed over 200 people earlier this week — is a severe reminder that we have a responsibility…
Five Nations Leading the Renewable Revolution
One by one, the nations of the world are switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. For some, it’s a matter of environmental protection;…
IoT vs. IIoT vs. Industry 4.0: What’s the difference and does it matter?
Internet of Things. Industrial Internet of Things. Industry 4.0. While related, these terms are not interchangeable. Each entity has a different set of stakeholders, goals…
White Paper: Power Tolerant Rugged Computing Systems
By Earle Foster and Antonio Martin, Sealevel Systems, Inc. Designing a computer system capable of reliable operation in hostile, sometimes remote locations requires careful attention…