Modernizing Mass Transit with Remote Connectivity Solutions

Modernizing Mass Transit with Remote Connectivity Solutions

Jesse HallDigi International, MCA News

Managing a fleet of over 700 buses across 85 routes and thousands of stops, one public transportation authority’s jurisdiction on the West Coast covers more than 500 square miles. Each bus has a Digi cellular router controlled and overseen by Digi Remote Manager®. This technology enables authority managers to utilize real-time computer-aided dispatch… Read More…

The Evolution of Cellular Technologies

The Evolution of Cellular Technologies

Jesse HallMCA News

The evolution of cellular technology over the past decades has been nothing short of miraculous. Coverage has dramatically improved, data is vastly cheaper, and wireless speeds with the latest devices rival landline broadband performance. Even more exciting is that this rapid pace of advancement shows no signs of slowing down. It’s quickening as carriers… Read More…

RDP Security: Securing Your Remote Access

RDP Security: Securing Your Remote Access

Jesse HallDigi International, MCA News

Many professionals seek to implement the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as a key component in their industrial environments to enable remote monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting of essential systems like PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA servers. RDP, a network communication protocol developed by Microsoft, allows users to connect remotely to other computers, making it…

FIPS 140-2 Technical Brief

FIPS 140-2 Technical Brief

Jesse HallDigi International, MCA News

FIPS, which stands for Federal Information Processing Standard, is a security standard for software, hardware, and firmware co-sponsored by the U.S. and Canadian governments. Products intended for U.S. and Canadian federal agencies must undergo FIPS 140-2 validation if they handle Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information or protected data… Read More…

Wireless Communications for Disaster Relief Agencies

Wireless Communications for Disaster Relief Agencies

Jesse HallCradlepoint, MCA News

Disaster relief agencies operate at the front lines of crisis response, deploying to regions struck by natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies. Their mission is multifaceted: to provide immediate relief, support recovery efforts, and mitigate the impact of future disasters. The scope of their work encompasses a broad range of activities from… Read More…

5G Law Enforcement Applications

Mobile 5G Law Enforcement Applications

Jesse HallMCA News, Mobile Mark, Sierra Wireless

Marta is the Chief Technology Officer for a large metropolitan police department. Her primary focus is leveraging technology to ensure officer and citizen safety, while increasing department efficiency, information transparency, and security. With 5G networks coming online across the city, she wants a solution that… Read more…

Cradlepoint Q2 Threat Intelligence Report

Cradlepoint Q2 Threat Intelligence Report

Jesse HallCradlepoint, MCA News

As a dedicated partner of Cradlepoint, Mobile Communications America (MCA) is committed to keeping our clients informed about the latest threats in cyber security. This quarter, the Cradlepoint Threat Intelligence and Analysis (TR&A) Team has released a new report highlighting significant trends in credential theft and effective countermeasures… Read More…