The machining processes have become a common standard in any manufacturing industry and therefore, machine-tool maintenance is vital to ensuring the sustainability of both machine tools and manufacturing processes. It is commonly known that machining operation must be maintained for a long time in every period to achieve high productivity and prevent sudden failure…
There are things we typically take for granted like availability and functionality of communal bathrooms, whether those are situated in workplace, airplanes, dorms, or malls (Callahan 2022). However, this important task does not only include public health concerns, but also staff retention. According to Bowman (2015), turnover is a serious problem in custodial services “with…
Body temperature is an important vital sign that could signal critical changes in the body. Fever, or an increase in the body’s temperature, can happen due to a “physiological process brought about by infectious causes or non-infections causes such as inflammation, malignancy, or autoimmune processes” (Swetha et al., 2022). Closely observing this vital sign is…
Food safety is often taken for granted. We typically assume that the food we conveniently purchase at supermarkets is safe to consume. However, according to a recent study conducted by the United Nations, “14 percent of all food produced for human consumption is lost before it even reaches consumer” (United Nations 2023). Therefore, more effort…
Changes in industrial manufacturing, the introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies and a heightened awareness that growth is only possible if it is sustainable (Ullo and Sinha 2020), have had a direct impact on supply and cold chain management. With these changes, the traditional role of a warehouse as a location where inventory was stored in…
Cold-chain management monitoring with Bluetooth gateways and sensors has revolutionized the way industries handle the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products. This technology offers real-time visibility and control over the entire cold-chain process, ensuring that products remain within specified temperature ranges and reducing the risk of spoilage, degradation, or contamination. Here’s how the combination of…
While we all agree that workers’ safety is important, there are many situations that occur at a workplace that can be difficult to predict. For true injury prevention, one needs to consider both physical and cognitive states of a worker as well as the actual work environment that can pose a risk. Cassia Networks…
Workers’ safety is one of the most critical aspects of a healthy work environment. Workers’ protection is strictly regulated in the United States by law. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, “The law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers.” Aside from the mandated workers’ protection,…
The case of Mr. Ma, a busy executive of a technology company who cares for an elderly father, is an example of technology and healthcare working together to improve patient care. Mr. Ma recently accompanied his father to the hospital for a regular checkup. Upon doctor’s recommendation, Mr. Ma’s aging father was sent back home…
Effective supply chain operations play a crucial role in the success and sustainability of businesses across various industries. It is essential for organizations to achieve cost efficiency, customer satisfaction, competitive advantage, risk mitigation, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. By optimizing their supply chains, businesses can improve overall performance, maximize profitability, and position themselves for long-term success…
There is a growing demand from the public for more livable, sustainable, and technologically advanced cities and buildings. Governments and private sector organizations are responding to this demand by investing in smart city and smart building projects. Smart cities and smart buildings offer a range of benefits that make them an attractive solution to the…
The tracking of heavy equipment is crucial for many reasons, including increased efficiency, improved safety, and reduced costs. By using advanced tracking technologies such as the one offered by Cassia Networks, companies can gain real-time insights into their heavy machinery’s location, usage, and performance, which can help identify potential issues before they become major problems.…
Cassia Networks X2000 Bluetooth Gateway recently underwent a field test designed to compare its internal omnidirectional antennas with external antennas using external antenna cables. The client was looking for a Bluetooth gateway that could pick up signals from sensors deep within an aggregate mine tunnel. The results of the field test proved that the X2000…
Cassia is always working on creating innovative features to our Access Controller (AC) to provide our end-users flexibility and ease of use. This blog post will focus on secured profile backup and recovery available on Cassia’s AC server console. The backup and recovery feature is designed to allow an AC console administrator to export AC…
The Internet of Things (IoT) has seen incredible growth in a very short period. Smart devices are still ubiquitous in both business and consumer sectors, and this growth shows no signs of stopping. Below are the 6 significant trends that are shaping the IoT: 1. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) continues to grow The…
Welcome to the last part of our mini blog series on how to set up different secure communication methods for Cassia’s Bluetooth Gateways and IoT Access Controller (AC). The third blog in our mini-series will focus on MQTT data bypass. Currently, all Cassia gateways support MQTT bypass. This feature is designed to direct all MQTT…
In a previous blog post, we described the process of connecting Cassia’s gateways to a cellular network using the Soracom USB Onyx dongle. In this post, we’ll focus on how end-users can stream the data coming from Cassia’s gateways into the Soracom network and onto the AWS IoT services. Unlocking the Potential Cassia’s Gateway The…
Welcome to Part 2 of our mini blog series on how to set up different secure communication methods for Cassia’s Bluetooth Gateways and IoT Access Controller (AC). The second blog in our mini-series will focus on secured MQTT for gateway to AC communication. Currently, all Cassia gateways support and only use secured MQTT which runs…
There are several wireless technologies to choose from, each with their advantages and disadvantages for condition monitoring applications in IIoT. There is no one size fits all wireless connectivity solution. Every use case has different needs and specifications required to achieve the desired results. In this blog, we’ll briefly describe some of the key attributes…
Welcome to Part 1 of our mini-blog series where we will be focusing on how to set up different secure communication methods. The first blog in the mini-series will focus on HTTPS for a more secure web access. Currently, all Cassia Bluetooth Low Energy gateways and AC have the option to configure HTTPS. End-users now…
According to the CDC, an estimated 37.3 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. Roughly 28.7 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and 8.5 million people are undiagnosed. Currently, there are four types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, Prediabetes and Gestational. Regardless of which type of diabetes a person has or…
At Cassia Networks, we are committed to the security of our customers and their data. We are continuously focused on keeping your valuable data safe and protected at all times. Our team periodically undergoes security testing on our AC to ensure our customer’s data is encrypted and safeguarded. In an ongoing effort to implement new…
Factory automation is an integrated industrial process that uses various technologies to automate tasks, processes and production designed to maximize output and efficiency while reducing overall costs. By definition, factory automation involves how products are manufactured, assembled, packaged, machined, etc. Also involved in the process is the use of control systems that utilize computer software…
Cassia offers a high speed multiple connection mode and a BLE throughput monitor tool designed to facilitate integration as well as help end-users with local troubleshooting. Currently, this feature is available on Cassia’s E1000, S2000, X2000 and ATX2000 Bluetooth gateways. Please note, that this tool is suited for local troubleshooting only. Cassia’s high speed multiple…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on global supply chains across many industries. The disruption is causing a domino-like effect from international cargo shipments down to the individual store. Today’s industries are looking for cost-effective ways to minimize business disruption and create a more efficient and seamless supply chain process. Let’s explore how Bluetooth…
We would like to inform all of our customers that Cassia will begin pre-installing v2.0.1 container for Cassia’s gateways (X1000, E1000, X2000, and ATX2000) to be shipped in Q2 2022 onwards. We highly recommend that customers who plan on using v2.0.1 container to verify their APP together with v2.0.1 container before rolling out. The Ubuntu…
Network troubleshooting tools are a necessity for every network administrator. To help troubleshoot some common network issues, Cassia Networks now offers network debugging tools located in the local gateway webpage for smarter network troubleshooting. Currently, all Cassia BLE gateways support this feature. The gateway network debugging tools are designed to help the end-user troubleshoot common…
Just a few years ago, an estimated 10% of enterprise data was processed at the edge, outside of cloud-based data centers. By 2025, this number will jump to 75%. A recent report from IDC predicts that “every connected person in the world will have at least one digital data interaction every 18 seconds-likely from one…
Bluetooth technology continues to impact our lives every day. The popularity of wearables devices such as fitness bands, smartwatches, and even smart clothing has dominated the wearable technology market for years. According to a recent report, the global wearable technology market size was valued at approximately $40.65 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow…
Recently, a vulnerability in Log4j, a Java library for logging error messages in applications, has been discovered. The library is developed by the open-source Apache Software Foundation and is a key Java-logging framework. Log4j is used in enterprise software applications, including those custom applications developed in-house, and also forms part of many cloud-computing services. If…
According to the Bluetooth SIG, Bluetooth Direction Finding will accelerate indoor positioning thanks to new features that support higher accuracy. Statistics show that nearly 70% of all Bluetooth Location Services implementations will include indoor navigation by 2025. That’s two times the growth from previous years! In our previous blog post, we covered the basics of…
Recently, Bluetooth SIG China held their annual online seminar which brought together industry leaders from around the world to share their knowledge and expertise on Bluetooth technology as well as present the new trends, opportunities and potential growth areas for Bluetooth solutions. Among this year’s speakers was Cassia Networks’ CEO Felix Zhao, who presented the…
Cassia Networks now offers end-users the ability to add a cellular modem profile to Cassia’s Bluetooth gateways. Currently, all gateways are eligible to add this particular profile. We do, however, recommend that the end-user confirms with Cassia’s support team to verify if a cellular modem is compatible. To date, cellular modems will need to use…
The market for Bluetooth location services has significantly grown over the last few years. According to ABI Research, nearly 400 million Bluetooth Location Services devices are forecasted to ship per year by 2022. Bluetooth location services have been developed using the same concept: they leverage Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio to determine if two Bluetooth…
Cassia Networks has partnered with Soracom to provide an integrated solution that allows an easy and efficient way of connecting Cassia’s Bluetooth Low Energy gateways to a cellular network. Cassia’s Bluetooth gateways can be used as a protocol gateway which translates between the Bluetooth protocol and Internet Protocol (IP). This allows the end-user to remotely…
In its simplest form, signal strength is the wireless signal power level received by the wireless client. Strong signal strengths can result in more reliable connections and higher speeds. It is represented in -dBm format (0 to -100). The closer the value is to 0, the stronger the signal. Currently, all Cassia Bluetooth gateways support…
As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands, today’s enterprises find themselves faced with the challenge of integrating multiple wireless devices and protocols, many with different power and connectivity requirements. There are several challenges that today’s enterprises are faced with to effectively deploy a successful IoT application. Among these are cost, interoperability, and security to name a few. This…
Cassia Networks is excited to announce version 2.0.1 of the gateway container! Currently, Cassia’s X1000, E1000, X2000 and ATX2000 gateways support this new version. Compared to Cassia’s previous v1.1.1 container, the v2.0.1 container is intended for gateway firmware versions v2.1.1 and up. The latest version is designed with more additional capabilities and resources than the…
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness month. For 18 years, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made October a month to educate and promote safe online behaviors and practices for both consumers and businesses. CISA has also created the Stop. Think. Connect™ campaign to raise public awareness about cybersecurity and how consumers and businesses can…
Cassia’s IoT Access Controller (AC) comes equipped with a simple, yet powerful feature to provide end-users with a single console view for multiple AC servers. This feature is uniquely designed to allow a Cassia AC server administrator to manage multiple AC servers for different end customers and/or different projects. The multiple AC viewer provides a…
Cassia’s IoT Access Controller (AC) has a unique feature that provides end-users the ability to perform batch configuration changes for multiple Cassia gateways. Currently, all Cassia Bluetooth gateway models (X1000, E1000, S2000, X2000, and ATX2000) support this feature. End-users are able to perform batch configuration changes, firmware upgrades, network setting changes, container OS updates and…
Many new asset tracking technologies have emerged over the years. Among these are BLE beacons and tags, RFID, and barcodes to name a few. Each of these technologies has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the use case. In this blog, we’ll give a quick overview of some of these asset tracking technologies, the advantages…
The Bluetooth Debug Tool featured on Cassia’s IoT Access Controller (AC) is designed to simplify development work by providing device scan, connect, pair, as well as notification/indication tools to help users understand how BLE devices interact with the Cassia Bluetooth Gateway. Currently, all Cassia Bluetooth Gateway models support the debug tool. The tool utilizes the…
From fitness wearables to medical sensors as well as Bluetooth tags and beacons for locationing, Bluetooth technology has connected billions of these everyday devices for consumer and enterprise use. According to Bluetooth SIG’s 2021 market report, new forecasts are predicting that Bluetooth technology is the number one wireless technology of choice for the Internet of…
Certain industries such as healthcare, education and manufacturing often use Bluetooth Low Energy beacons and/or Wi-Fi devices for personnel and asset tracking applications depending on the use case. Oftentimes, these environments are equipped with thousands of beacons and/or tags that are deployed in the same location and/or in close proximity. However, the sheer number of…
Today’s Industrial IoT enterprises operating in hazardous environments not only need to safeguard their equipment, but they also need to protect their workers. A slight spark in an oil & gas field or chemical plant could trigger a fire or explosion resulting in damaged equipment and the environment or even worse, loss of life. As…
In certain environments, Wi-Fi connections can be unstable as a result of distance, traffic, and/or interference. To maximize Cassia’s gateway uptime and availability to the IoT Access Controller (AC), Cassia offers primary and secondary Wi-Fi connection SSID profile configuration settings. This allows the end-user to set up two Wi-Fi SSID profiles in a separate frequency…
The farming and agricultural industry has come a long way over the years. Many of its innovations rely heavily on technological advancements to help increase crop yields and improve farm operations. For example, tractors first emerged in the early 19th century and by 1966, John Deere became the first manufacturer to offer farmers a tractor…
Cassia Networks has developed a powerful network management tool, the IoT Access Controller to provide end-users and easy way to setup and manage thousands of gateways from a single dashboard. Furthermore, end-users have the ability to monitor thousands of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) end devices in an enterprise IoT environment from use easy to use…
Most of us are familiar with wireless roaming and how it works, but let’s cover some of the basics. Roaming occurs when a wireless client device moves outside of a range of one wireless access point (AP) and connects to another AP with a stronger signal. As long as the AP’s are correctly setup and…
What is a TPM and what does it do? TPM was originally created by a consortium called the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) in 2003 to enable trusted computing features in computers, mobile devices as well as network equipment. A TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a computer chip that can securely store artifacts used to…
Bluetooth is used in almost all major consumer products including phones, tablets, laptops, headphones, speakers, TVs, and fitness wearables just to name a few. However, despite its widespread use, there are still some myths and misconceptions that still persist about Bluetooth technology. Let’s explore some of these myths and the true facts about Bluetooth. Myth…
Over the last several years, wireless technologies have made significant progress, and now they are now being integrated into many medical IoT applications. Bluetooth technology in particular is now seeing increased use in a variety of medical applications, especially for in-home use as well as in-facility. The choice of wireless technology depends on several key…
What is end-to-end encryption and why is it important? In simplest terms, end-to-end encryption is a secure line of communication that blocks third-party users from accessing transferred data. When the data is being transferred online, only the sender and recipient can decrypt it with a key. It’s important because end-to-end encryption helps to mitigate risks…
Dear Valued Partners and Customers, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued great support over the past twelve months. This year has undoubtedly been a very challenging year for all of us due to the ongoing pandemic, and we hope this message finds you all safe and…
After nine long months of battling the ongoing pandemic and months of preparation for the COVID-19 vaccine, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel. On December 11, 2020, the FDA issued the first emergency use authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. An estimated 3 million vaccine doses…
With billions of Bluetooth enabled devices being shipped every year, today’s enterprises need to protect sensitive data and mitigate ongoing security threats. While Bluetooth Low Energy brings a lot of potential for the IoT, as many other wireless technologies, it’s not immune from security threats such as device tracking, eavesdropping, and man in the middle…
Harnessing the power of IoT, these sensors can offer reliable remote monitoring platforms to patients and providers at a lower cost while still allowing control, compliance, and ease of use. Author: Alex Tate Digital technology is radically revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. With modern and easy-to-use technologies, such as IoT sensors, patients are empowered to monitor…
When we hear the term digital health, a few things come to mind. We think of wearables, sensors, health apps, artificial intelligence and everything in between. But in reality, it’s much more. Digital health is about applying transformation using innovative technologies to deliver healthcare services, improve efficiency and provide a better quality of care for…
Manufacturers are always looking for new ways to improve their bottom line and extend the life of their critical assets. Today’s technologies built on the industrial internet of things (IIoT) now make it easy for manufacturers and service industries to improve operational efficiencies, reduce equipment downtime, ensure the safety of all factories and reduce overall…
Today’s hospitals are facing unprecedented challenges with the ongoing pandemic. Many are looking for ways to cut costs, improve efficiency but still provide the quality of care their patients need. For these reasons (and many others), healthcare management teams are looking to Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) to help overcome some of their challenges. For starters,…
For part 3 of our mini-series, we’re going to discuss some of key benefits of telehealth. As most of you aware, the current COVID-19 pandemic has put an overwhelming strain on healthcare facilities, physicians and medical staff. The benefits of telehealth extend beyond physicians and medical staff. Patients and families as well as insurance providers…
For part 2 of our mini-series, we’re going to discuss the different types of Telehealth. To recap from part 1 of our series, telehealth is the use of technology that enables remote healthcare. Essentially, it allows physicians to treat patients whenever and wherever the patient is by using a smartphone or computer. What are the…
We’re kicking off a mini blog series dedicated to Telehealth. For those of you unfamiliar with this concept, telemedicine (also known as telehealth) is the practice of medicine using technology to deliver care at a distance. Essentially, a physician in one location uses a telecommunications infrastructure to deliver care to a patient at a distant…
Condition monitoring and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) form the foundation of what we now know as Industrial IoT (IIoT) or Industry 4.0. It’s common to assume that both terms mean the same thing, but the reality is, they are very different. Condition monitoring involves monitoring a specific parameter (vibration, temperature, pressure, etc.), to identify any significant…
The following case study describes how SpaceSense 5.3kHz wireless predictive maintenance (PdM) solution gathers high-resolution PdM vibration data from Bluetooth low power sensors while retaining long battery life; and employs Cassia Networks enterprise Bluetooth IoT connectivity to deliver predictive maintenance (PdM) with a high return-on-investment (ROI). Figure 1 – PdM BoP Solution As a…
Enterprise Bluetooth Networks (EBNs) are a communication network, organized around the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) protocol, for sending and receiving data or messages from BLE end devices, such as a sensor. Core to Enterprise Bluetooth Networks are real-time, 24/7 persistent connections between the BLE end devices and a network. This type of connection is provided…
Overview: Conversations on the IoT Tech Expo 2018 conference floor by Brad Canham Sometimes conferences provide developers with the technical meat they’re looking for. At other times conferences provide the core movements in a marketplace the strategists – VCs, product managers, marketing people – are looking for. At the Nov. 28-29, 2018 IoT Tech Expo…
CASE STUDY – Long-range Bluetooth IoT delivers easy-to-manage data for IoT condition monitoring SITUATION: Machine health monitoring is “low hanging fruit” in Industry 4.0, providing a competitive edge in the form of reduced downtime, optimized maintenance processes, and increased profitability. Moreover, existing industrial IoT condition monitoring systems prefer the cost and value-added advantages of Bluetooth’s low-power…
By Brad Canham New long-range Bluetooth and Bluetooth edge gateways will continue to provide a competitive advantage within the IoT predictive maintenance market more broadly, and for IoT system integrators specifically. As may be expected of a fast growing market, the predictive maintenance market is attracting “several new players” to the global predictive maintenance market…
By Brad Canham The following describes the rapid growth of the industrial IoT predictive maintenance market, the emergence of enterprise Bluetooth IoT, and the competitive advantages of long-range Bluetooth edge gateways within the IoT predictive maintenance market for Industry 4.0 manufacturers, and IoT system integrators. IoT Predictive Maintenance: Challenges and Opportunities Few movies capture the…
IoT Augmented Swim Safety: Lifeguard Sensing and Attunement By tying the WAVE DDS sensors and the Cassia long-range gateways to a larger back-end system with flashing alarms, bracelet vibrations for lifeguards, etc…via the Cassia AC, the WAVE DDS serves as a safety back up system for lifeguards. It doesn’t replace, but rather enhances and supports…
Anyone who has served as a swimming lifeguard has experienced the limits of viewing a broad area of water or underwater, maintaining a constant level of vigilance, or quickly discerning the sounds of children having fun versus those in trouble. The fact is, human senses consist of a relatively narrow band of perceptual possibility, and…
Infinite Uptime, uses Bluetooth low energy (BLE) vibration sensors in proactive monitoring of industrial machines to avert catastrophic failures. Used in industrial settings worldwide with both indoor and outdoor environments, Infinite Uptime’s system BLE sensors are placed on the side of the machines to get the best vibration patterns. Using standard BLE sensors, Infinite Uptime’s…
#EXTENDBLE @ CassiaNetworks In aviation circles, there is a saying, “Any idiot can fly a plane, landing is the hard part.” Similarly, attempts to hype the advantages of Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) Last Mile connectivity down to the sensor/device level in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments tends to spectacularly break apart in the final 100-meters. Especially in industrial…
Cassia Leverages Cassia Hub to Optimize Bluetooth Networking By CIO Review / Thursday March 17th, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Cassia Networks has introduced Cassia Hub, the world’s first Bluetooth router at the 2016 CES event. The Cassia Hub platform employers developers and vendors with the ability to create new applications through the extended range of…
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