How farms and breweries are using practical IoT to stay connected

As a tech journalist, Zul focuses on topics including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and disruptive technology in the enterprise industry. He has expertise in moderating webinars and presenting content on video, in addition to having a background in networking technology.

IoT is moving beyond smart homes and city grids. From wide farmland in the US to small breweries in Europe, businesses in niche industries are using basic, purpose-fit technology to monitor operations and reduce manual work.

Two recent examples show how different environments shape the way IoT is deployed – and how much of the focus remains on getting the basics right.

LoRaWAN Network rolls out for US farms

Emergent Connext is working with Microsoft’s Airband initiative to expand LoRaWAN coverage in farms in California, Ohio, and the Mississippi Delta. These areas often lack reliable internet, making it hard to use tools like irrigation monitors or livestock trackers. LoRaWAN is a ...