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Published inNov 2023
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Muhammad Afzal
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Muhammad Afzal

Muhammad Afzal is a senior software engineer, with more than 14 years of experience working on web-based and IoT systems in multinational organizations. He always enjoys working and solving real-world business problems with technology. He provides freelance services to IoT-based product companies to write technical reviews and projects, and he also provides consultancy to organizations. In his free time, Muhammad creates videos and courses for YouTube and Udemy. He also runs a maker movement in his region for young students to boost their interest in adopting the latest technologies.
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Exploring OTA updates in IoT

OTA is a term that refers to the wireless distribution of software or firmware updates, or other updates to devices. This technology allows updates to be delivered and installed on devices without the need for physical connections or manual intervention. OTA is widely utilized across various industries, including telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and IoT. Here are a few examples of OTA usage:

  • Mobile devices: OTA updates are commonly employed to distribute operating system updates, security patches, and feature enhancements to smartphones and tablets. Users receive notifications, prompting them to download and install the updates wirelessly.
  • Automotive industry: Many modern vehicles are equipped with OTA capabilities, enabling manufacturers to remotely update the vehicle software, infotainment systems, navigation maps, and other features. OTA updates can improve vehicle performance, introduce new functionalities, and address...
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Published in: Nov 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781837637171

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Muhammad Afzal

Muhammad Afzal is a senior software engineer, with more than 14 years of experience working on web-based and IoT systems in multinational organizations. He always enjoys working and solving real-world business problems with technology. He provides freelance services to IoT-based product companies to write technical reviews and projects, and he also provides consultancy to organizations. In his free time, Muhammad creates videos and courses for YouTube and Udemy. He also runs a maker movement in his region for young students to boost their interest in adopting the latest technologies.
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