In the modern digital landscape, where privacy breaches and data thefts are rising, safeguarding your online activities has never been more essential. As technology advances, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have emerged as the preferred solution for individuals and businesses concerned about fortifying their internet… Read More…
SCADA Remote Monitoring Powered by Cradlepoint’s NetCloud and LTE Routers
As a Colorado-based, private equity-backed organization that provides crude oil and gas liquids midstream and marketing/logistics solutions in North America was preparing to launch its new cloud-centric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system across Oklahoma and Texas, it realized that it was also time to replace its… Read More…
Flexible Cellular Broadband Powers Fire Department Command Vehicles
A fire department serving 100,000 citizens faced a crucial challenge in modernizing its aging command and control vehicle (CCV) to coordinate fire and rescue services and access mission-critical data effectively. Their existing hardware could not support multiple in-vehicle devices and had limited access… Read More…
Sierra Wireless’s AirLink RX55 IoT Router Addresses Key IIoT Challenges
The Sierra Wireless AirLink RX55 is tailored for mission-critical applications and offers cutting-edge security, seamless device management, and resilience in challenging environments. Available in three variants for use in North America, APAC, and EMEA – AirLink RX55 Base, AirLink RX55 Wi-Fi, and AirLink RX55… Read More…
Understanding Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Since its invention in the late 1990s, PoE has emerged as a transformative force in residential and commercial use cases. By using existing Ethernet cabling for both power and data transmission, PoE offers a cost-effective solution that reduces the need for separate electrical wiring. This is particularly… Read More…
USAT and Sierra Wireless Connect Smart Grid Technologies
Governments and utility companies worldwide are embarking on a journey towards a low-carbon economy, redefining the landscape of power generation and consumption. The traditional power grid is undergoing a groundbreaking revolution, paving the way for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources, addressing escalating… Read More…
FirstNet Provides Reliable and Secure Communication for Utility Companies
In times of emergency or natural disasters, utility companies play a crucial role in ensuring community safety. Reliable communication is vital for utility workers, often some of the first responders arriving at the scene, working tirelessly to manage or restore essential services like…. Read More…
Sierra Wireless AirLink XR Series Bulletin
Sierra Wireless has identified a hardware issue with a limited number of XR routers that affects the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The issue is indicated by a flashing red GNSS LED on a powered router, even when a known-good active GNSS antenna is connected. This problem… Read More…
Understanding LTE Signal Strength Values
Understanding LTE signal strength can be confusing. We crafted the simple chart below to make it a little easier. The graphic below shows what approximate values may considered good and bad signal quality… Read More…
Enhancing Public Safety with Real-time I/O Sensor Data
For law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and other first responders, the ability to access critical information and respond swiftly to escalating situations can mean the difference between safety and jeopardy. With technological advancements, police departments are embracing innovative solutions to improve situational awareness and enhance officer safety…. Read More…