Digi International launches new 5G edge computing industrial IoT cellular offering
Digi International, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, has unveiled its latest offering, the Digi IX40, a 5G edge computing industrial IoT cellular router solution. The industrial IoT cellular router solution is tailored for the demands of Industry 4.0 applications such as advanced robotics, predictive maintenance, and smart manufacturing.
The Digi IX40 integrates with Digi Remote Manager, with the aim of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency. It supports 5G connectivity and edge intelligence, enabling enterprises to connect multiple machines in demanding environments, according to the company. This facilitates the integration of cloud-delivered operational technology services with information technology, ensuring network-wide visibility and control.
Key applications for the Digi IX40 span various sectors, including manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, and smart cities. For instance, in manufacturing, it facilitates process automation, precision monitoring, and predictive maintenance. In utilities, it enables real-time monitoring and control, while in oil and gas, it supports drilling and pump station monitoring.
Vitaly Kurduban, Senior Product Manager at Digi, emphasized the importance of edge computing for modern businesses, particularly those leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies.
“Digi is a long-standing leader in industrial cellular technology. The new Digi IX40 solution helps our customers quickly and cost-effectively take advantage of intelligence at the edge,” Kurduban adds.
“This helps them make optimal use of the power and speed of edge computing to enable real-time processing, faster insights, enhanced security and reduced latency. These are some of the key requirements of Industry 4.0 applications.”
The Digi IX40’s features include global 5G and LTE support, integrated edge computing capabilities, and simplified configuration and management with Digi Remote Manager. It also offers failover options, secure encryption, and license-free enterprise software.
“The combination of 5G bandwidth and edge computing makes it possible to process data at the edge before transmitting it to the cloud, which provides cost benefits and real-time response. The higher data rates of 5G enable faster downloads and uploads for data-intensive applications,” Kurduban continues.
“By providing solutions that combine 5G speed and low latency with reliable wireless connectivity and edge intelligence, we are enabling organizations to deploy applications that require instant interactions, such as autonomous vehicles in manufacturing facilities. Simply put, Digi IX40 empowers enterprises to explore a world of new opportunities.”
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