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Re-licensing ThingsBoard Editions into One Source-Available Product
From version 4.4, ThingsBoard Community and Professional Editions merge into one source-available product under the Business Source License. Here is what changes, how the free tier works, and how the Community Grant Program keeps existing deployments free.
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Build, Deploy, Evolve: ThingsBoard CLI for AI-Driven IoT Development
ThingsBoard CLI works with Claude Code to build IoT solutions from scratch, evolve anything already running in your tenant, and ship the same configuration to every environment — IoT development from your terminal.
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From Short Prompt to Working Prototype in 10 Minutes: ThingsBoard AI Solution Creator
ThingsBoard AI Solution Creator turns a plain-language IoT use case into a working prototype in minutes — devices, dashboards, and alert rules pre-wired.
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Improve your IoT solution with the IoT mobile app
Your IoT platform is now in your pocket: How the ThingsBoard mobile app brings real-time dashboards and instant alarm notifications to your smartphone.
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Scaling Beyond Limits. How We Scaled from 5K to 200K Devices in 60 Days
Case study: scaling a ThingsBoard Private Cloud deployment from 5,000 to 200,000 connected devices in 60 days for a global holiday launch.
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Re-licensing ThingsBoard Editions into One Source-Available Product
From version 4.4, ThingsBoard Community and Professional Editions merge into one source-available product under the Business Source License. Here is what changes, how the free tier works, and how the Community Grant Program keeps existing deployments free.
Improve your IoT solution with the IoT mobile app
Your IoT platform is now in your pocket: How the ThingsBoard mobile app brings real-time dashboards and instant alarm notifications to your smartphone.
Build, Deploy, Evolve: ThingsBoard CLI for AI-Driven IoT Development
ThingsBoard CLI works with Claude Code to build IoT solutions from scratch, evolve anything already running in your tenant, and ship the same configuration to every environment — IoT development from your terminal.
From Zero to Live Demo: How to Simulate Real-World IoT Environments Instantly
Spin up virtual IoT devices with the ThingsBoard Device Emulator: live telemetry, real dashboards, and scenario switching — no physical hardware needed.
From Short Prompt to Working Prototype in 10 Minutes: ThingsBoard AI Solution Creator
ThingsBoard AI Solution Creator turns a plain-language IoT use case into a working prototype in minutes — devices, dashboards, and alert rules pre-wired.
Scaling Beyond Limits. How We Scaled from 5K to 200K Devices in 60 Days
Case study: scaling a ThingsBoard Private Cloud deployment from 5,000 to 200,000 connected devices in 60 days for a global holiday launch.
New ThingsBoard & TBMQ Pricing: Modular Add-ons, Top-ups, and Total Cost Clarity
ThingsBoard and TBMQ pricing update: modular add-ons, top-ups, and pricing calculators for PoC, pilot, and production-scale IoT projects.
Efficient Aggregation and Data Retention in ThingsBoard
Cut long-term telemetry storage cost in ThingsBoard with aggregation and explicit data retention rules — telemetry lifecycle recipes for production scale.
ThingsBoard 4.3 Release: Alarm Rules 2.0, Enhanced Calculated Fields, API keys, and More
ThingsBoard 4.3 delivers Alarm Rules 2.0, new Calculated Fields types (Geofencing, Propagation & more), 2FA enforcement, API keys, and Edge/Trendz add-ons.
Introducing ThingsBoard MCP 2.0: Powerful New Query & Write Tools for ThingsBoard Platform
ThingsBoard MCP 2.0 expands entity querying and adds write operations for devices, assets, alarms, and users—accelerating analytics and automation for IoT ops.
From Architecture to Results: Why Working with the Platform Team Makes a Difference
Three IoT delivery models — in-house, outsourcing, or co-building with the ThingsBoard platform team — and how each affects time-to-value and risk.
Introducing ThingsBoard MCP: Natural Language Access to Your IoT Platform
ThingsBoard MCP lets AI assistants query the ThingsBoard API in natural language — list devices, fetch telemetry, manage alarms, no manual REST calls.
Never Lose IoT Data Again: Real-Time Edge↔Cloud Message Flow Monitoring
Monitor communication between your Edge and Cloud, gain valuable insight into IoT data flow and detect lags as soon as they appear with ThingsBoard Edge 4.2!
ThingsBoard 4.2 Release: Reporting 2.0, AI Integration, Secrets Management and More
ThingsBoard 4.2 release: Reporting 2.0, native AI in Rule Engine, secrets management, and expanded version control support across IoT projects.
Edge vs Cloud: What You Need to Know
Learn about the different computing paradigms, the consequences assessment of the malfunctions, and match the real-world challenges to appropriate solutions.
ThingsBoard 4.1 Release: Unit Conversion, Historical Data Processing, Task Manager, Secrets Storage and More
Smarter insights, stronger security, total control — learn how ThingsBoard 4.1 empowers your IoT projects with powerful new features.
ThingsBoard Edge 4.0.1 Release!
The ThingsBoard Edge 4.0 is now available. This update brings true flexibility to your deployments! Upgrade and experience a smarter, more responsive Edge!
ThingsBoard Calculated Fields: An easy way to handle complex IoT telemetry calculations
ThingsBoard 4.0 introduces Calculated Fields — define telemetry computations declaratively for cleaner logic that is easier to scale and maintain.
Introducing EDQS: A Game-Changer for Entity Data Queries in ThingsBoard 4.0
ThingsBoard 4.0 ships EDQS, an optional Entity Data Query Service that speeds up dashboards and offloads heavy queries from the SQL database.
Introducing ThingsBoard 4.0: New Maps, SCADA HMIs symbols, calculated fields and high-performance queries
Discover the new features in ThingsBoard 4.0, including enhanced map widgets, SCADA HMI symbols, calculated fields, and high-performance queries.
ThingsBoard User Meetup 2025
On March 27, it-novum GmbH hosted the annual ThingsBoard User Meetup. ThingsBoard CEO Andrii Shvayka shared some improvements made in 2024 and to expect next.
“A whole new world of possibilities”: interview with Edge architect. Part 2
The ThingsBoard team celebrated the third anniversary of the ThingsBoard Edge. Read the Part 2 of the interview with the ThingsBoard Edge Solution Architect
“A whole new world of possibilities”: interview with Edge architect. Part 1
The ThingsBoard team celebrated the third anniversary of the ThingsBoard Edge. Read the Part 1 of the interview with the ThingsBoard Edge Solution Architect
IoT Made Easy: Seamless Integration with Seeed Studio & ThingsBoard
Discover how the Seeed Studio and ThingsBoard partnership is transforming the IoT with smart, seamless hardware-software integration.
ThingsBoard Edge 3.9.0 Release: Kafka, Cassandra, and More!
Exciting news! The latest ThingsBoard Edge release includes updates from Release 3.9.0 and boosts data ingestion efficiency. Explore the powerful new features!
Breakthrough Agricultural Solutions with ThingsBoard
Research case study of a ThingsBoard-based smart irrigation system using ESP32, soil moisture sensors, automated pump control, and real-time dashboards.
ThingsBoard 3.9.0 release: High-performance SCADA HMIs, mobile apps center, JS library, Angular 18, and more
ThingsBoard 3.9 release: high-performance SCADA HMIs, a mobile apps center, reusable JavaScript resources, and an Angular 18 upgrade.
Dark Mode for a Dashboard
Add dark mode to a ThingsBoard dashboard with a custom action toggle: a switch button, a CSS class, and per-widget styling for the Smart Energy use case.
How IoT is Transforming Oil & Gas: SCADA, Edge Computing, and Remote Asset Management
How edge computing, IoT, and SCADA address oil & gas challenges — environmental safety, remote asset management, and reduced maintenance cost.
ThingsBoard 3.8.0 release: layout configurations, SCADA dashboards, new widgets, enhanced UX, and more
ThingsBoard 3.8 release: scalable layout configurations, SCADA dashboards, OAuth2 redesign, custom menu, and new widgets across the platform.
What is the Principle of Oil tank level monitoring system?
Detailed explanation about oil tank level monitoring system. ThingsBoard - modern IoT visualisation platform.
ThingsBoard Community’s Largest User Meeting took place in Germany
Recap of the 2024 ThingsBoard user meetup in Germany — organized by it-novum GmbH, 50+ on-site attendees from DACH, plus online participants.
How to improve operations with propane tank level monitoring?
Detailed explanation about propane tank level monitoring system. ThingsBoard - modern IoT visualisation platform.
ThingsBoard 3.7 release: JDK 17, housekeeping, enhanced localization, widgets, and more
ThingsBoard 3.7 release: migration to JDK 17, expanded localization, database structure optimizations, and new and enhanced dashboard widgets.
Empowering IoT Solutions: X-TELIA’s Success Story with ThingsBoard
X-TELIA, a leading innovator in IoT solutions based in Montreal, Canada, has found its winning formula with ThingsBoard.
Keeping the Beer Flowing: Beverage Distribution Solution with ThingsBoard IoT platform
Innovative beverage monitoring system for tank level control in restaurants, predictive refill time and tracking delivery trucks in real-time.
TOP SUPPLIER RETAIL 2024: ThingsBoard and Schwarz Group’s Award-Winning Partnership
Thingsboard won the prestigious “TOP SUPPLIER RETAIL 2024” award from the EHI Retail Institute.
How an IoT-based liquid tank level monitoring system works?
Detailed explanation about IoT-based liquid level monitoring system. ThingsBoard - modern open IoT visualisation platform.
ThingsBoard 3.6.3 release: push notifications, new charts, buttons, and more
Thingsboard announces new update (3.6.3 version) - new advanced widgets and notification system.
Push notifications to ThingsBoard mobile apps
Thingsboard announces a new feature to improve the user experience - push notifications for the ThingsBoard mobile app.
Enhancing IoT data visualization: Introducing new time series charts
New time series chart family, is the best way to enhance IoT data visualization. Different types of charts display any desirable data.
Warehouse monitoring with ThingsBoard
Vypin WhereView deploys ThingsBoard for warehouse temperature and humidity monitoring at a global pharmaceutical company — a wireless sensor case study.
IoT Widgets for enhanced dashboards: introducing the action, command, toggle, and power buttons
New button widgets with a huge number of settings and capabilities for enhanced IoT data visualization.
Increasing equipment utilization KPIs with the help of advanced analytics
Equipment utilization improvement using advanced IoT technologies. Ultimate reports, predictable maintenance scheduling, enhanced metrics monitoring.
What is water tank level monitoring system?
Detailed explanation about water tank level monitoring system. ThingsBoard - modern IoT visualisation platform.
Optimizing solar parks efficiency – advanced anomaly detection solutions
Rapid response to temperature and environmental factors at solar farms using advanced anomaly detection IoT platform.
Optimizing dashboard performance with enhanced image management
ThingsBoard IoT platform introduce Image Gallery - innovative solution for dashboard responsiveness time optimization.
Reducing costs of solar farms by optimizing the cleaning process
Solar farms cost efficiency optimization, accurate prediction of panels cleaning using IoT monitoring solutions.
Solving solar power plant problems using advanced analytics
How to solve energy-generating challenges of solar farms using ThingsBoard advanced IoT analytics tools.
Milesight and ThingsBoard announced a technical partnership to provide more integrated IoT solutions
Thingsboard and Milesight announce a technical partnership. This partnership aims to provide customers with more highly integrated IoT solutions.
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