Police departments, law enforcement agencies, and rescue organizations strategically deploy mobile command vehicles to areas and events in need of high levels of resource coordination. These vehicles are rarely deployed for routine operations, most commonly utilized when large scale efforts are required. In high stress situations maintaining reliable… Read more…
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the world’s leading IoT solutions provider, today announced that it discovered it was the subject of a ransomware attack on its internal IT systems on March 20, 2021. Once the company learned of the attack, its IT and operations teams immediately implemented measures to counter the attack in accordance with… Read more…
Organizations across every utility vertical including energy, oil, gas, water, waste, and more deploy field vehicles and personnel across towns, cities, counties, states, and entire regions in order to deliver vital services to clients. The managers who deploy them, and the teams they deploy, need to get and stay connected… Read more…
Sierra Wireless’ MGOS team are pleased to announce General Availability of MGOS 4.3.1.1 for AirLink MG90 gateways. This is a minor release that includes a fix for a critical GNSS issue identified within the previous MGOS 4.3.1 firmware release for the MG90, where GNSS functions within client devices may have stopped working due to a glitch in the last software update. Read more…
Managing the host of vehicles your law enforcement agency deploys throughout your jurisdiction is next to impossible without expert fleet connectivity solutions. Whether your vehicles are being deployed on routine patrols, providing event security, or responding to emergency calls, the ability to connect officers, equipment, and internal command is… Read more…
Sierra Wireless has identified a critical GNSS issue with MGOS 4.3.1 firmware release for the MG90, where the GNSS of the device may stop working immediately after software update. In the interim, MGOS 4.3.1 firmware has been removed from the support site ‘The Source’ and hosted AMMs. Please note that MGOS 4.3.1.1 patch firmware will be released soon… Read more…
Waste management organizations deal with operational complexity on a daily basis. Tirelessly, they work to properly dispose of waste and encourage recycling efforts within every town and city of our nation. To do so efficiently, they need reliable solutions that improve how they deploy their specialized collection vehicles, and the teams that operate them. Read more…
The AirLink LX40 is now a FirstNet-certified device. With the Essential LX40 router certified on the AT&T FirstNet network, agencies that have fewer resources can capitalize on this device for fixed and mobile applications. This certification delivers a leading low-cost, high-quality device, that takes advantage of the full AT&T FirstNet ecosystem. Read more…
Popular restaurants and dining establishments have been looking for ways to expand their reach. With many states still imposing indoor restrictions, and with no anticipated end date in sight, restaurateurs are pushing the boundaries of their operations. While many turn to enlarging outdoor areas, the more creative and daring are taking their shows on the road. Read more…
EIA-232, EIA-422 and EIA-485 are different standards for serial data communication between telecommunications and industrial equipment. The standards are maintained by the Electronics Industry Alliance and are based on older versions of the standards that were developed in the 1960s. These standards were originally called RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485, and the terms… Read more…
