How to pick your communication protocol

There are so many options that exist to connect to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). How does a business choose between them?

• Wi-Fi
• LoRaWAN
• Bluetooth
• NB-IoT

Many factors can influence this decision, from the necessary bandwidth, to existing infrastructure, to security concerns. Letting the application determine the best protocol results in optimal for connectivity solutions, whether operating farming equipment, or shipping supplies, to conflict zones.

For more information, Adam Justice and Cristian Codreanu of Grid Connect provide their expertise in this Machine Design article.