Tribal Communities to Expand Broadband Infrastructure

MCA CNS TeamCradlepoint, 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…

Grain Silo Efficiency Monitoring

AirLink RV50X Increases Grain Production Efficiency

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, Poynting, Sierra Wireless

Australia produces 10-15% of the world’s wheat supplies. In recent years, as the supply chain has suffered first from a global pandemic and then from the war in Ukraine, where an additional 10% of the world’s grain supply originates, creating a more efficient method of monitoring grain production and storage has been a huge objective… Read More…

Connectivity for Smart Parking Applications

Intelligent Parking Connectivity Solutions

Jesse HallCradlepoint, 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…

Single Pane of Glass Solutions Streamline IoT and Remote Device Management

MCA CNS TeamDigi International, MCA News

If you spend time in the IT, OT management, or cybersecurity worlds, you may have heard of the term “single pane of glass.” Simply put, this concept refers to the aggregation of operational and device data into a single dashboard, providing system-wide visibility, automated alerts, remote monitoring and management capabilities, and security monitoring… Read More…

Large Oil Company Uses AirLink RX55 for Jet Pump Monitoring

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, Poynting, Sierra Wireless

Focusing primarily on exploration and production, one of Pakistan’s largest oil companies operates a network of jet pumps scattered across its concession area, which includes an onshore footprint of more than 10,000 square kilometers and the largest offshore acreage given to any single exploration and production company… Read more…

AirLink Devices Enable Shipping and Courier Services

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, Sierra Wireless

One of North America’s largest couriers and logistics companies has the most extensive courier delivery network, processing well over 5.5 million pieces (delivery and pick up) weekly for destinations across North America and globally. From automated solutions to 24-hour pickup and delivery, they provide their customers with the services and customized… Read More…

Solar Powered Gateways Enable Truly Wireless Communications

MCA CNS TeamCradlepoint, Digi International, MCA News, MultiTech, Sierra Wireless

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 TeamCradlepoint, 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…