Unified IoT Networks for the Retail Enterprise
Edge Connect enables IT-managed device connectivity that runs on existing network infrastructure
Why Do Retailers Need Edge Connect?
Single-purpose IoT “shadow networks” add cost, create data silos and increase network vulnerability
Dedicated gateways for each use case results in …
Reduced ROI with multiple cloud SaaS fees | |
Overlapping network deployments | |
Security gaps & inconsistent data | |
Increased installation costs & management |
Solution:
A shared sensor network utilizing existing IT networks
Eliminates single-purpose gateways | |
Faster onboarding for new sensor types | |
Unified sensor network health monitoring | |
Custom apps and standard cloud integrations |
Deploy Edge Connect on Existing Wireless Networks
Enable Bluetooth® and other standard protocol connectivity, then send the data from sensors and devices directly to your application
Deploy Edge Connect on Existing Wireless Networks
Using Docker containers, Edge Connect can be downloaded to existing network devices to enable Bluetooth® sensor connectivity.
Low Power Wireless Sensor Network
Edge Network
Access points, routers, & gateways
Management & Monitoring
See How Retailers Use Edge Connect to Deploy Cutting-Edge Technology:
Connecting and managing Bluetooth® electronic shelf labels
Tracking inventory and assets across the supply chain
Deploying IoT Access Points for multi-radio use cases
Case Study: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
“By hosting Rigado Edge Connect on a docker container within an Ericsson Cradlepoint router, Rigado can deliver their application, cellular WAN and Bluetooth capabilities in a simplified architecture that reduces the cost and complexity of IoT applications such as environmental monitoring, asset tracking, and people counting.”
-Marc Bresniker, Senior Vice President of Product Management
