NB-IoT for Developers Training Course

Introduction

• The need for LPWA (Low Power Wide Area)
• Low power consumption, deep coverage, massive connections, easy deployment, network security & reliability, lower component cost
• NB-IoT vs LoRaWAN vs Sigfox

Overview of NB-IoT Architecture

• Design, development, and deployment
• Security based on LTE mobile networks

NB-IoT Ecosystem and Industry Players

• Mobile operators, network infrastructure vendors, chipset suppliers, module vendors, systems integrators, etc.
• Huawei, Ericsson, etc.

NB-IoT Applications

• Smart metering, smart cities, smart buildings, consumers, agriculture and environment

Quality of Service

• Licensed spectrum operation
• Security and reliability

NB-IoT Security

• User identity confidentiality, entity authentication, data integrity, and mobile device identification

NB-IoT Chips

• LTE-M1 and NB-IoT
• Signal processing and power efficiency
• Huawei LiteOS for developers

NB-IoT Connectivity Modules

• Cellular connectivity
• Digital security

NB-IoT Network Devices

• Efficiently locating mobile "things"

Hands-on: Developing a Smart Tracker

•  Building a simple location-based tracker

NB-IoT Terminals

• External NB-IoT antennas
• Internal NB-IoT antennas

Hands-on: Expanding the Smart Tracker

• Enabling anti-theft functionality

NB-IoT Service Management Platforms

• Connecting, activating and managing devices securely
• API integration with existing systems

Hands-on: Managing a Fleet of Smart Trackers

•  Testing, deploying, and managing multiple smart trackers

Closing Remarks