Happy Friday, readers! (Speaking of, our usual “TGIF ICYMI in IoT” write-up is live. Read here for a scoop on recent industry news you may’ve missed.)
Also news-wise, couple days ago IoT solutions provider Digi International announced a valuable integration. Topic-wise, this coverage is highly relevant for sites of ours like Industrial IoT News, but I wanted to share it here on IoT Evolution World with y’all, too. (Especially since we’ve covered Digi here several times before.)
In fact, let’s run through a brief recap on Digi and the stories we’ve had the opportunity to report on:
Since 1985 (before the Internet of Things really hit the mainstream), Digi has been pioneering wireless solutions. They started with basic M2M and IoT devices, and it didn’t take long for the company to adapt to evolving network standards as modernizations catalyzed industry change. In the years that followed, Digi pursued the rigorous optimization of data communications around countless advanced IoT protocols and emerging technologies. (e.g. RF modems to gateways, cellular routers, networking devices, embedded SOM, SBCs, etc.)
Fast-forward to present day, and Digi continues to offer big value across IoT/IIoT markets – some of the previous Digi coverage I mentioned includes its collab with Telit Cinterion, the debut of the Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M, the strategic change-ups to its leadership roster, and even an interview piece after I connected one-on-one with Ben Tucker, Digi International’s Director of Product Management for the company’s Infrastructure Management division.
That’s the background. Now, here’s what was announced earlier this week:
Digi officially revealed its work with security tech and Networking 2.0 company Atsign – specifically, the availability of Atsign’s NoPorts on Digi’s IX40 cellular routers. This integration, according to this morning’s official announcement, “empowers Industry 4.0 deployments with a robust and secure remote access solution, safeguarding critical edge infrastructure.”
Below are two bite-sized bullets of context that tie this together:
NoPorts by Atsign is zero-trust-remote-access-with-no-attack-surfaces in a bottle, so to speak. It enables users to manage their devices anywhere with end-to-end encryption, it fortifies VPNs by eliminating man-in-the-middle attacks and zero day vulnerabilities, and it transforms capabilities in smart manufacturing, 5G device management and more.
Digi IX40 cellular routers are purpose-built for Industry 4.0 use cases; industrial automation, advanced robotics, asset monitoring and predictive maintenance, etc. Fully integrated with Digi Remote Manager (Digi RM), these improve security and scalability, support 5G/LTE connectivity, and other powerful features to help customers quickly and cost-effectively take advantage of intelligence at the edge.
In the words of Barbara Tallent, co-founder and CEO at Atsign:
"We're thrilled to collaborate with Digi to bring NoPorts to Digi IX40 cellular routers. This integration empowers organizations to leverage the power of edge computing while maintaining robust security at the critical first point of connection."
And from Vitaly Kurduban, Senior Product Manager of Industrial Cellular Solutions at Digi International:
“Digi is committed to providing secure and reliable connectivity solutions for Industry 4.0 applications. Integrating NoPorts with Digi IX40 routers strengthens our offering by delivering unparalleled security for remote access, enabling our customers to confidently manage their distributed edge infrastructure."
As of this announcement, NoPorts is available for purchase with Digi IX40 routers. For more information, read here.
Edited by
Greg Tavarez
