Products of the Week: IoT Technologies

Feb. 20, 2021
Like all new tech during the COVID-19 crisis, IoT device roll-out has slowed. That said, new IoT platforms are still being introduced by many companies, and in this roundup, we will take a look at what they have to offer.

With the pandemic still encompassing the globe, more companies are going with work-at-home protocols to keep employees safe and productivity flowing. Others have implemented safe work environments using masks, social distancing, and in-place measures to mitigate infection risk. Like all new tech during the COVID-19 crisis, IoT device roll-out has slowed but is expected to increase once the pandemic subsides. That said, new IoT platforms are still being introduced by many companies, and in this roundup, we will take a look at what they have to offer.

About the Author

Cabe Atwell

Engineer, Machinist, Maker, Writer. A graduate Electrical Engineer actively plying his expertise in the industry and at his company, Gunhead. When not designing/building, he creates a steady torrent of projects and content in the media world. Many of his projects and articles are online at element14 & SolidSmack, industry-focused work at EETimes & EDN, and offbeat articles at Make Magazine. Currently, you can find him hosting webinars and contributing to Penton’s Electronic Design and Machine Design.

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