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Authentik vs. Zitadel 2026: Open-Source Identity Provider Comparison
If you're looking for an Okta or Auth0 alternative, two open-source projects quickly rise to the top: Authentik and Zitadel. Both solve the same problem...
IoT System Integration in the Ruhr Area: Retrofit for Existing Industrial Equipment
The Ruhr Area is industrial heartland. From Dortmund through Essen to Duisburg, thousands of production facilities have been running reliably for decades - but are...
Smart City Arnsberg: IoT for Street Lighting and Environmental Monitoring in the Sauerland
Arnsberg, as the largest city in the southeastern Ruhr area foothills, faces typical municipal challenges: energy costs for street lighting are rising, environmental data is...
IoT in Healthcare: Temperature Monitoring for Clinics and Spa Facilities in Bad Sassendorf
Bad Sassendorf, as a spa town with its clinics, rehabilitation centers and health facilities, is a special location. In healthcare, strict regulations apply to temperature...
Building Automation in Unna: Energy Monitoring with LoRaWAN for Commercial Properties
Unna is growing as a business location. The InduPark, downtown offices and commercial spaces along the A1/A44 offer significant potential for energy optimization. The problem:...
Smart Farming in the Soest District: IoT Sensors for Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring
The Soester Boerde is one of Germany's most fertile arable farming regions. On the rich loess soils between Soest, Werl and Bad Sassendorf, farms are...
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