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Amotus and Groupe Stratys at Naval Québec's 2026 Annual Meeting
Amotus and Groupe Stratys will attend Naval Québec's Annual Meeting of the Supply Chain, October 19–20, 2026, at the Lévis Convention Centre in Lévis, Québec.
Meet Amotus at the 2026 Salon Industriel de Québec — Booth 312
Amotus exhibits at the Salon Industriel de Québec, October 6–8, 2026, at the Centre de foires de Québec: booth 312 in the techno island, next to Gentec.
Wi-SUN FAN Becomes an ISO/IEC Standard: What It Means for Smart Grid and Smart City IoT
Wi-SUN FAN is now ISO/IEC/IEEE 32857:2026, the first wireless mesh network standard adopted by ISO/IEC. What it means for utilities and smart grid IoT.
Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0: Getting from Pilot to Scale
Why most IIoT pilots never scale — and how to build one that does. Predictive-maintenance ROI, OPC-UA/MQTT architecture and OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443) for manufacturing operations leaders.
Smart City IoT in Quebec: A Compliant, Fundable Deployment Guide for Municipalities
How Quebec municipalities deploy IoT that is compliant (Law 25), fundable (Smart Cities Challenge and provincial programs) and built to last. From a bilingual Canadian engineering team.
From Prototype to Production: Industrializing Your Connected Hardware
What it really takes to move an IoT hardware prototype to volume production: DFM, FCC/IC certification, component second-sourcing and choosing an EMS in Canada. A practical guide from an engineering team.
How to Choose Your IoT Technology: Connectivity, Embedded OS and Platform (2026)
A decision framework for IoT connectivity, embedded OS and platform choices. Cellular, LoRaWAN, LTE-M, Wi-SUN, Matter, Yocto and build-vs-buy — with 2026 trade-offs from a Canadian engineering team.
Connected Medical Device Development: A Compliance Guide (IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA, Health Canada)
How to develop a connected medical device that holds up to audit: IEC 62304 software lifecycle, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 510(k) and 524B cybersecurity, Health Canada. From a Quebec engineering team.
The IIoT Pilot That Never Scaled: 8 Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Most IIoT pilots prove a dashboard, not an operational change — and never scale. The 8 reasons pilots stall, and the fix for each.
OT Cybersecurity: Implementing IEC 62443 Without Breaking Production
Implement IEC 62443 on a live plant: asset inventory, zones and conduits, least-privilege access, monitoring before controls — without stopping production.
How to Calculate the ROI of a Predictive Maintenance Project
Calculate predictive-maintenance ROI from avoided cost: downtime hours, cost per hour, avoidable share and secondary savings minus project cost.
How to Fund a Smart City Project in Quebec
Fund a Quebec smart-city project by stacking federal (Smart Cities Challenge), provincial green funds and municipal programs — and what a strong bid needs.
Smart Parking ROI: How to Model the Real Return
Model smart-parking ROI from four real drivers — enforcement, paid-spot turnover, less circling and planning data — with conservative per-city assumptions.
Law 25 and Municipal IoT: 5 Obligations to Know
Quebec Law 25 for municipal IoT: the five obligations — data minimization, residency, access control, incident reporting, demonstrable governance.
Choosing an EMS in Canada: A Guide for Hardware Startups
Canadian EMS vs offshore for hardware startups — NPI speed, IP control, logistics and unit cost compared by stage, with a dual-sourcing strategy for scaling.
Component Shortages: 7 Second-Sourcing Strategies for 2026
Seven second-sourcing strategies for component shortages — pin-compatible alternates, sole-source audits, BOM flexibility, DVT validation and buffer stock.
How Much Does FCC/IC Certification Cost for a BLE Device?
What FCC and ISED/IC certification costs for a BLE device — pre-certified module vs custom RF, plus CE/RED for the EU — with a clear cost comparison.
Prototype to Product: A 23-Point DFM Checklist for IoT Hardware
A 23-point DFM/DFT checklist for IoT hardware — footprints, tolerances, panelization, test access, thermal and RF clearances — toward a manufacturable product.
IoT Platform: Build on AWS/Azure or Buy? A 5-Year TCO Analysis
Building an IoT platform on a hyperscaler vs adopting a managed platform like Fundamentum — a 5-year total-cost-of-ownership view covering engineering, maintenance, security and time to market.
OPC-UA vs MQTT: When to Use Each in an OT Environment
OPC-UA and MQTT are not rivals. Here's what each does on the plant floor, how they work together (Sparkplug B), and how to architect a clean OT-to-cloud data path.
Yocto vs Buildroot vs Ubuntu Core: Choosing a Linux Build System for Edge Devices
How to choose between Yocto, Buildroot and Ubuntu Core for an embedded Linux product — by maintainability, update model, licensing traceability and team fit.
Matter and Thread: Should You Pivot Your Consumer IoT Roadmap in 2026?
A practical look at whether Matter over Thread belongs on your 2026 consumer IoT roadmap — what it solves, what it costs, and when it's the wrong layer for your product.
Cellular vs LoRaWAN vs LTE-M: An IoT Connectivity Decision Matrix (2026)
How to choose between cellular, LoRaWAN, LTE-M and mesh radios (Wi-SUN, Wirepas, DigiMesh) for your IoT product — a practical decision matrix by range, power, payload and cost.
ISO 13485 vs ISO 9001: what a contractor must prove
ISO 13485 vs ISO 9001 for outsourced medical development: the difference, and which deliverables (DHF, DMR, traceability) a contractor must hand you.
How much does class B vs class C medical firmware cost?
Class B vs C medical firmware cost is driven by documentation and verification depth, not lines of code. Where the budget goes and how segregation cuts it.
Medical device cybersecurity: what FDA 524B really changes
FDA 524B made cybersecurity a pre-market requirement: SBOM, signed firmware, secure boot, governed OTA and post-market patching. What the package contains.
How to prepare an FDA 510(k) with embedded firmware
What engineering evidence an FDA 510(k) needs with firmware: predicate device, software documentation level, V&V, traceability and the 524B package.
Complete IEC 62304 guide for connected medical devices (2026)
IEC 62304 for connected medical devices: software safety classes A/B/C, lifecycle processes, deliverables and the traceability auditors check first.
Vectanor Group Launches a Four-Division Structure: Dimonoff, Amotus, Spatium and Vigilia
Vectanor Group launches a new structure uniting Dimonoff, Spatium, Amotus and Vigilia to deliver scalable IoT solutions for cities and industries.
Amotus Launches Wi-SUN FAN Product Development Services for OEMs and Solution Providers
Amotus, the IoT engineering division of Vectanor Group, now offers full-stack Wi-SUN FAN product development services. Backed by Vectanor Group's 20 years of experience (since 2006) and 850,000+ connected devices in production, Amotus helps OEMs bring reliable Wi-SUN solutions to market faster.
Strategic $6M Investment Accelerates Expansion of Amotus’ Fundamentum IoT Platform
Amotus offers engineering services, including electronic design, software development, and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions.
The End of AWS IoT Analytics and Events: Why Fundamentum is the Ideal Replacement
Looking for an AWS IoT Analytics replacement? Fundamentum delivers secure, event-driven IoT infrastructure with full AWS compatibility.
Balancing Cost and Functionality in IoT Platforms
Scaling your IoT project doesn’t have to come with soaring costs. Fundamentum provides a smart, modular, and scalable solution that fits any business size.
Avoiding Vendor Lock-In: Ensuring Flexibility in IoT Platforms
How to avoid IoT vendor lock-in, costly migrations, and service disruptions, along with the long-term benefits of choosing a flexible, customizable platform like Fundamentum
The Hidden Costs of Scaling IoT Deployments
Key challenges when scaling IoT deployments and how Fundamentum’s innovative IoT platform provides a cost-efficient solution.
Strategic Partnership: Amotus Teams Up with Variscite to Deliver Advanced ARM System-on-Module (SoM) Solutions in Canada
We join forces with Variscite delivering advanced ARM SoM solutions for industries like healthcare, IIoT, smart cities, and beyond.
Amotus Aligns with Canada’s Voluntary Code of Conduct on AI Development through Dimonoff’s Commitment
Championing safe and responsible AI development by aligning with Canada’s Voluntary Code of Conduct on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chris Desnoyers Joins Sales Team to Drive Business Development at Amotus
Chris Desnoyers is the new Business Development Director for our IoT design and development services
Dimonoff Unveils Expanded Amotus Division: Advanced IoT Engineering Services and PaaS Solutions
Amotus offers engineering services, including electronic design, software development, and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions.
Fundamentum Expands IoT Capabilities with Advanced Microcontroller Integration
Advanced microcontroller integration expands IoT capabilities, bringing enhanced security, optimized performance, and greater flexibility to deployments.
How to Enhance Your IoT Devices Energy Efficiency
Boost your IoT device's energy efficiency with expert guidance on low-energy components and sustainable firmware development
Fundamentum IoT Platform to Be Showcased at the 2024 Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS)
We will be presenting, from June 18-20, Fundamentum, our IoT Platform as a Service, at the Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show
Amotus to Participate at the EV & Charging Expo 2024
This May 1-2, we will join fellow EV Charging industry leaders at the EV & Charging Expo 2024 to showcase our IoT design and development services
Amotus to Showcase IoT Platform-as-a-Service – Fundamentum at DistribuTECH International 2024 Conference in Orlando, FL
This February 26-29, we will join fellow energy industry leaders at the DistribuTech International Conference 2024 to showcase our IoT PaaS
Amotus to Participate at the IoT Evolution Expo 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
We will join this February 13-15 fellow energy industry leaders at the IoT Evolution Expo 2024 to showcase our IoT design and development services
Amotus to Participate at the AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago, IL
We will join this January 22-24 fellow energy industry leaders at the AHR Expo 2024 to showcase our IoT design and development services
Five Steps for a Successful IoT Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Implementation
Discover the five steps for the implementation of Amotus' IoT Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Fundamentum into any IoT project
How to Guarantee Protocol Interoperability for Embedded Solutions?
Maximizing protocol interoperability in software development to ensure efficiency and connectivity for your embedded solution
A Smart Management System for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Multi-Unit Buildings
Electric vehicle charging stations in multi-unit buildings: a smart energy management project
Amotus to Attend IMPULSION 2023 Conference in Montréal, Canada
This March 13-15, we will join fellow smart mobility leaders at the IMPULSION 2023 Innovation Edition annual conference held in Montréal
Amotus Will Join the IoT Evolution Expo 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This February 14-17, we will join fellow energy industry leaders at the IoT Evolution Expo 2023 annual conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Amotus to Exhibit at the DistribuTECH International 2023 Conference in San Diego, CA
We will join fellow energy industry leaders at the DistribuTECH annual conference held this February 7-9 at the Convention Center San Diego
Migrating From Google Cloud IoT Core: What Are the Alternatives?
The most reliable options to handle your data migration effectively from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) IoT Core to other cloud providers.
Amotus to Exhibit at the DistribuTECH International 2022 Conference in Dallas, TX
We will join fellow energy industry leaders at the upcoming annual conference, held this May 23-25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison
Amotus and Dimonoff Joins Forces With C2MI
Amotus and Dimonoff Joins Forces With C2MI and becomes a software development and electronics design partner
Amotus to Attend the ITS World Congress 2021
Our VP of business development, Éric Dusablon, will be at this event focused on smart mobility and the digitalization of transport
How to Tackle the Current Electronic Components Shortage?
To counteract the current global semiconductor shortage, we can help you redesign your PCBs and port code with our engineering expertise
Shaping the Future of IoT With Dimonoff’s Design House
Working with us means working with a world-class product development team offering tailored electronic and software development for IoT products
Yocto & Wind River: The Most Advanced Embedded Linux Distribution
Allowing to achieve maturity in terms of security, performance and scalability with Yocto and Wind River Embedded Linux distribution
Amotus Contribution to Open Source Projects
We proudly share with you our contributions to the Linux kernel code and other Linux distributions.
Amotus and Omron Are Pleased to Announce a Collaboration for the Americas
Omron Electronic Components and Amotus, Dimonoff's technological design house, announce their recent collaboration agreement
Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) for IoT Applications
Discover the pros and the cons of the BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 and how its evolution helped with connectivity, speed, networking and range.
LoRa Protocol: What You Need to Know
Implement and deploy LoRa technology for your network project: what you can expect, cases not suitable and best practices.
XBee-Pro, Have You Made a Good Choice?
XBee-Pro modules allow wireless data transmission and use the ZigBee OR DIGImesh communication protocol.
Asset Tracking for 3 Types of Businesses with Statum
Improving your tool inventory, your monitoring and tracking of critical equipment, or your cold chain monitoring remains a challenge for many businesses. Find out how Statum can come to the rescue and benefit your clients!
Do We Know Exactly Where Is Our Critical Equipment?
Eliminate search time and provide information on the state of the equipment: real-time inventory management for all supply chains
Collaboration with the Quebec Museum of Civilization
Exhibition on the power and issues of the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud infrastructures: be sure to visit this great exhibit!
5 Features for Smart Buildings
Top 5 Best Features to Transform your Building into a Smart Building
Cloud .. NDT ... A Good Mix?
You would like to install a cloud solution, but you are not sure to understand all the differences? Learn more between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
Reduce your Operational Expenditures!
The unsuspected recurring hidden cost in Operational Expenditures - OPEX - NDT inspection companies
NDT and Connectivity, a Perfect Match?
Is a connected solution, safe enough for NDT file management, when considering the security of the transferred data and data storage?
Will Carbon Paper Forms Protect Your Competitive Edge?
Digital platforms for NDT increase efficiency by 25% to 45%, and 100% process compliance can be achieved while reducing operational cost
Crowdfunding for an IoT Product?
Does crowdfunding harm the good development of IoT products?
The Dead End of Data Storage Solution for NDT
NDT Inspection data has to be recorded and traceable: should you consider private cloud, public cloud or local server for your data storage solution?
Selecting Your NDT Data Management Solution: Avoiding Mistakes
Data management has become critical for the NDT market since regulations restrict you from storing or transporting data: 3 questions to answer
Action-NDT becomes the French distributor of Nubitus
Nubitus is very proud to count on Action-NDT as an official distributor on French territory for the non-destructive testing industry.
New Feature: Nubitus is Now Bidirectional
Nubitus is not only able to push information to a proprietary cloud solution but it’s now capable of receiving configuration files or other data.
Can You Evaluate the Pros and Cons of a Cloud Solution for the NDT Market?
NDT Inspection data has to be recorded and traceable: should you consider private cloud, public cloud or local server for your data storage solution?
Using a USB Key on an Omniscan MX
Workaround to get around the limitation of multiple storages (USB key or MMC/SD card) when exporting data from the Omniscan MX