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3th

Apr

2025

What are some of the “things” in the Internet of Things?

by Ed Hardie

At The Curve we do a lot of talking about “The Internet of Things”, we offer IoT consultancy services, we even host IoT events, and at the office, there’s more often than not, a half-assembled “thing” sitting on a desk waiting for its life as a connected internet device to begin.Read More

IoT

14th

Nov

2024

The IoT Gadgets

by Paul Ridgway

In this post we take a quick look at the gadgets featured during The Curve’s demo at our first in-person event that we hosted the other week as well as a few of the considerations that went into the design, build and software. Read More

IoT

28th

Oct

2024

Total Cost of Ownership in IoT

by James Ridgway

September was a busy month for us at The Curve, but Paul and I were able to get some time out of the office to attend The Things Conference in Amsterdam.Read More

IoT

31st

Jul

2024

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Unusual IoT Use Cases to Improve Business Performance

by Jake Appleyard

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of devices or objects that contain or are made up of a variety of sensors and other data gathering technologies that can connect and share information with one another as well as sharing data with other devices through an internet connection.Read More

IoT

6th

Jun

2024

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What are WebSockets, and Why Are They Essential for IoT?

by James Ridgway

Advances in IoT (The Internet of Things) technology has revolutionised the way devices interact with each other and with us. From smart homes to industrial automation, IoT devices rely on continuous, real-time communication to operate efficiently and effectively. Read More

IoT

6th

Jun

2024

Understanding WebTransport and Its Advantages Over WebSockets in the IoT Landscape

by James Ridgway

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, the need for efficient, reliable, and scalable communication protocols becomes increasingly crucial. WebSockets have been a popular choice for real-time communication between devices and servers, but a new contender, WebTransport, is emerging as a powerful alternative. This blog post delves into what WebTransport is, how it works, and why it represents a significant improvement over WebSockets, especially in the context of IoT.Read More

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