Surpass competition with user experience-centered IoT devices

[Kathleen Martin]

IoT presents many exciting and transformational opportunities in dozens of vertical markets, but the design and test challenges are formidable. End-to-end testing brings a wide range of opportunities. Following the comprehensive 5 C's + 1 approach -- connectivity, continuity, compliance, coexistence, cybersecurity and customer experience -- can maximize your IoT device performance.
Design and validation engineers should optimize IoT products and ensure comprehensive test coverage of the entire range of potential user journeys. Using a modern, AI-assisted approach to model-based testing that emulates user behavior enables testing any technology at every layer. Design and validation engineers can predict the quantified effects of new product versions and create high-quality products that meet and exceed users' needs.

5 C's + 1 test approach ensures your devices thrive
Rapid wireless device growth on the industrial, scientific and medical bands increases complexity in device design, test, performance, security and use. Device testing is one of the biggest challenges for design engineers and device manufacturers. They must address the following challenges across the IoT device lifecycle:

• Connectivity ensures IoT devices connect to other IoT devices, the cloud and necessary software.
• Continuity requires IoT devices have an extended battery life to function.
• Compliance helps IoT devices adhere to and meet global regulations.
• Coexistence ensures that IoT devices work harmoniously in crowded IoT networks.
• Cybersecurity safeguards IoT data from cybersecurity threats.

To set devices apart from competitors, manufacturers should incorporate users' needs and behavior into product design and test early in the lifecycle. 
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