# IoT Tech Talk - Robust Firmware over the Air (FOTA)

**URL:** <https://community.cumulocity.com/t/iot-tech-talk-robust-firmware-over-the-air-fota/14380>\
**Category:** Video\
**Tags:** robust, IoT-Tech-Talk, firmware-management, device-management\
**Created:** [March 18, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/iot-tech-talk-robust-firmware-over-the-air-fota/14380 "2026-03-18T16:10:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/iot-tech-talk-robust-firmware-over-the-air-fota/14380/1 "2026-03-18T16:10:02Z")

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## 🚀 Mastering Robust FOTA: From Basics to Live Demo

Updating firmware over-the-air (FOTA) is easy when you have one device on your desk. It’s an entirely different beast when you have thousands of mission-critical assets deployed in the field. If an update fails, you don’t just lose data—you might end up with a “brick” and a very expensive truck roll.

In this IoT Tech Talk, we dive deep into the world of Robust FOTA. We break down why standard updates aren’t enough for industrial environments and how to ensure your devices remain resilient, secure, and always up-to-date.

## 🎙 Meet the Experts:

- **Aaron** - Product Manager for Device Management & Connectivity.

> **[@Aaron\_Raab](https://community.cumulocity.com/u/aaron_raab/)**

- **Reuben** - Product Owner of [thin-edge.io](http://thin-edge.io)

> **[@Reuben\_Miller2](https://community.cumulocity.com/u/reuben_miller2/)**

- **Stefan** - Developer Ecosystem Manager

> **[@Stefan\_Witschel](https://community.cumulocity.com/u/stefan_witschel/)**
>
> I’m the Developer Ecosystem Manager for Cumulocity, striving for the best Developer Experience with Cumulocity! 
> If you are an IoT Developer having feedback, questions or concerns feel free to approach me!

## 🔍 What’s inside:

The Basics: What is FOTA and why is “Robustness” the missing link in many IoT projects?  
The Risks: Why updates fail and the cost of downtime.  
Tech Stack: A look at the different technologies and protocols currently leading the market.  
Live Demonstration: Watch [thin-edge.io](http://thin-edge.io) in action as we walk through a real-world FOTA workflow.

## Additional resources:

- [https://thin-edge.io/](https://thin-edge.io/)
- [CRA Compliance for Connected Products (Part 1): Understanding Requirements and Planning Your Journey](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/cra-compliance-for-connected-products-part-1-understanding-requirements-and-planning-your-journey/12785)
- [CRA Compliance for Connected Products (Part 2): Building CRA-Compliant Connected Products](https://community.cumulocity.com/t/cra-compliance-for-connected-products-part-2-building-cra-compliant-connected-products/12787)