IoT Developers: Secure Your Future with These 10 Network Rights

Ahead of the IoT World conference in Santa Clara, Silver Spring Networks released its “Know Your Rights” white paper, outlining the essential network expectations for IoT developers.

The debate over the optimal network for an expanding IoT ecosystem is urgent. Wireless carriers, hardware manufacturers, and developers all vie for influence in shaping this landscape.

Silver Spring’s ten rights resemble a modern set of commandments—providing the clear guidance the market urgently needs.

1. Ubiquitous coverage
Every device must be reachable, everywhere.

2. Open‑standard solutions
Networks should adhere to industry‑wide standards, ensuring interoperability.

3. Persistent safeguards
Robust protection against unauthorized access and continuous threat detection.

4. A diverse provider ecosystem
Leverage a broad, varied network marketplace.

5. Consistent performance
Every device delivers reliable connectivity, regardless of location.

6. Power‑efficient communication
Devices can transmit as needed without excessive energy drain.

7. Proven scalability
Platforms must demonstrate success at enterprise scale.

8. Guaranteed service levels
SLAs that hold network performance to a reliable standard.

9. Massive scalability
The network can grow to support millions of devices.

10. Long‑term reliability
Durable infrastructure that operates continuously without failure.

Silver Spring will showcase an expanded developer program during the IoT World event.

The white paper arrives amid a fragmented market where choices like Wi‑SUN, LoRaWAN, and NB‑IoT dominate—each tailored to specific use cases.

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“While the IoT market is complex and constantly evolving, the network technologies that will support IoT services are well defined, even as they mature,” said Don Reeves, CTO of Silver Spring Networks. “Our goal in publishing these rights is to give customers clear, actionable guidelines for making mission‑critical decisions that meet today’s needs and future growth.”