A utility client approached USAT for assistance in upgrading their network infrastructure to connect SCADA devices at strategic points in their distribution network, including key substations. Their primary objective was to procure, provision, and deploy hundreds of cellular routers across their urban infrastructure to… Read More…
Unleashing the Power of Custom Application Development
In the industrial IoT and M2M communications field, questions often arise about the compatibility of custom applications with cellular devices, especially those lacking explicit container support and robust processing capabilities. These questions are so common because running embedded applications on devices with limited memory and processing power is feasible… Read More…
Applications to Improve Transit Agency Operations
Selecting the correct cellular devices for your use case is often more complicated than simply ticking boxes on a checklist – it’s a nuanced journey where specific needs must seamlessly align with the available options. While data sheets and technical specifications often provide a foundation, approximately 5-10% of… Read More…
Empowering Devices with Embedded Application Development
The seamless integration of software applications into hardware devices is not just an advantage but a necessity. Embedded applications, the silent powerhouses behind smart devices, industrial machines, and IoT solutions, are pivotal in enhancing functionality, efficiency, and user experience. Embedded app… Read More…
The Impact of Containers on Cellular Routers
“Containers” refer to the capability of a device to utilize lightweight, portable software packages. Specifically developed for edge computing, newer industrial cellular routers come equipped with the storage and processing power needed to run a piece of software – including the code, a runtime, libraries, environment… Read More…
Retailer Enhances Operations with Cradlepoint’s 5G Wireless Solutions
Yet another major retailer has adopted Cradlepoint’s NetCloud with 5G wireless edge solutions as part of its technology-driven transformation strategies. This Australian company’s initiative aims to establish Wireless WAN services for all of the brand’s stores and new distribution centers while providing… Read More…
Sierra Wireless’ Hybrid Cloud Enhances Network Security
Sierra Wireless has recently introduced Hybrid Cloud – an optional security feature for the AirLink® Management Service (ALMS). During a time when data security is at the top of every IT manager’s concerns, Hybrid Cloud ensures complete physical or logical isolation between your management system and your operational networks… Read More…
General Availability of AM/AMM 2.17.5
Sierra Wireless is pleased to announce that they have officially released AM/AMM 2.17.5, a major release of the AirLink Manager Platform. The product was released on October 20, 2023. This release introduces significant new improvements for administrators of the AMM platform. It also serves as a foundational release, redefining the… Read More…
FCC Approves School Bus Wi-Fi Funding
In a significant decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to allow schools to use E-Rate program funds to equip school buses with Wi-Fi, offering students – especially those in remote areas – an opportunity to harness their commute time for productive learning. The ruling comes after realizing the… Read More…
Cradlepoint IBR200 Routers Power Building Automation And Advanced AI
Headquartered in Canada, there’s an exciting new company in the world of building automation and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This company’s AI solutions tie into a building’s HVAC system and use custom algorithms, cloud computing, and deep learning to optimize a building’s energy consumption proactively… Read More…