Using Cellular Networks for Distributed Energy Resource Management

MCA CNS TeamEricsson, MCA News, MultiTech, Semtech

The world is rapidly transitioning towards renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. This shift towards clean energy is driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. As the use of renewable energy sources increases, it has become important to manage these resources effectively to ensure… Read More…

Cardmaker Deploys CradlePoint IBR600 Devices

Card Maker Deploys Cradlepoint Powered Kiosks

MCA CNS TeamEricsson, MCA News, Mobile Mark

Since its founding in the early 1900s, this mid-West-based, privately owned greeting card company has been an instantly recognized brand, providing consumers worldwide with a wide range of greeting cards and related products. Nearly 100 years after its founding, the company launched a broadcast television channel to expand… Read More…

Tribal Communities to Expand Broadband Infrastructure

MCA CNS TeamEricsson, MCA News

The Federal government, as part of its broader connectivity initiatives, has earmarked $3 billion for tribal communities to improve their broadband infrastructure through the Tribal Connectivity Program, which is administered via the NTIA. The NTIA received over 300 grant applications before the application deadline passed in September 2021. Applications are being… Read More…

Connectivity for Smart Parking Applications

Intelligent Parking Connectivity Solutions

Jesse HallEricsson, MCA News, Poynting, Verizon

Those managing parking areas need solutions that enable them to maximize the efficiency of operations regardless of whether they manage on-street parking spaces or condensed multi-level car parks. With increasing frequency, they are in search of ways to automate gate controls, expedite payment transactions, improve visitor… Read more…

Solar Powered Gateways Enable Truly Wireless Communications

MCA CNS TeamDigi, Ericsson, MCA News, MultiTech, Semtech

We are fielding more and more calls from clients looking to have wireless devices be truly wireless. Data goes over the air; we have that part nailed. However, the electricity to power the device comes from a wire stretched to a transformer through the transmission and distribution plant of the electric utility—power is hardwired and dependent on the “grid”… Read More…

The Ultimate Guide to SD-WAN, SDN, and Software-Defined Branch

MCA CNS TeamEricsson, MCA News

SD-WAN is an evolving technology, so characterizing an SD-WAN architecture can be difficult. How SD-WAN was defined five years ago, or even two years ago, is not necessarily how it is defined today. In fact, trying to figure out where it’s going to be a year or two from now has become an interesting thought exercise for some technology leaders…Read More…