Cellular for IoT sensors
Challenge
IoT data gathered by sensors at the network edge is critical for organizations’ business intelligence, employee or public safety, and more. IoT deployments that process data in real time need reliable WAN connectivity — especially in remote environments — that is secure and can be centrally managed from anywhere. Additionally, businesses must be able to provide secure access to third parties remotely managing their IoT devices to minimize security risks.
Solution
Use an Ericsson solution — including compact IoT routers with SDK and container orchestration capabilities — to send IoT data from widely distributed sensors to the cloud and physical locations. For security, replace hard-to-manage VPN tunnels with a zero trust network that forces right-sized user access and halts unwanted lateral movements. Keep track of it all through Ericsson NetCloud Manager.
Key factors when choosing a cellular solution for sensors
Constant uptime for data reliability
Ericsson Cradlepoint cellular routers deliver highly reliable connectivity through nationwide cellular carriers, providing the flexibility to select the best connection for location where sensors are deployed. Modems with dual-SIM functionality provide the ability to remotely switch carriers in the event of a poor signal. The result? The flow of data from your widespread sensors is never uninterrupted.
Comprehensive zero trust network security
Using Ericsson NetCloud Secure Connect instead of traditional VPNs allows organizations to establish encrypted tunnels with a “never trust, always verify” approach. This foundational zero trust model prevents lateral movement to other parts of the network and can easily be extended to authorized, authenticated users for specific resources via Ericsson NetCloud ZTNA.
AI-infused remote network control from anywhere
Ericsson NetCloud Manager and its robust, user-friendly dashboards give IT teams the cloud-based visibility they need to remotely monitor signal strength, latency, network security, and more. When an issue arises, the team can diagnose and often fix the problem remotely, without a truck roll. NetCloud’s GenAI-based virtual expert and AIOps features are taking management efficiency further than ever.