Enhancing Infrastructure Through Technology
A Department of Transportation (DOT) in the Midwestern United States is at the forefront of incorporating technological innovations to increase infrastructure safety, mobility, and economic prosperity for its residents. This commitment requires a highly reliable and secure network to support various connectivity-dependent applications across the state.
The Challenges of Expansive Connectivity
Tasked with maintaining vast transportation networks, including roads, bridges, and traffic systems, the DOT faces the challenge of ensuring continuous, secure connectivity across diverse and often remote environments. Urban centers and rural areas need robust network solutions to support everything from traffic signal management to real-time video surveillance of intersections and remote weather stations.
Strategic Network Solutions with Cradlepoint and MCA
The DOT deployed Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Service and ruggedized cellular routers to address these challenges and establish a comprehensive and secure communication framework across the state.
This solution provides the backbone for a variety of critical applications:
Traffic Management: Enhanced connectivity for traffic signals and live camera feeds at intersections.
Weather and Environmental Monitoring: Reliable data collection from weather stations and environmental sensors across the state.
Innovative Applications in the Field
The DOT employs Cradlepoint solutions not only at fixed sites but also within mobile units:
- Roadside Assistance Vehicles: Equipped with Cradlepoint routers, these vehicles offer real-time connectivity for navigation and field communication tools, essential for the "Hoosier Helper" fleet, which aids motorists along state highways.
- Remote Operation Centers: Cradlepoint devices enable live video feed streaming to district offices, allowing for centralized monitoring of statewide traffic conditions without compromising data security.
Enhanced Network Management and Security
With Cradlepoint’s comprehensive management tools, the DOT can efficiently oversee network operations, ensuring optimal performance and security:
- Remote Management: The Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager facilitates streamlined updates and maintenance, which is crucial for the small IT team managing statewide operations.
- Security and Compliance: Advanced security protocols ensure that traffic management data remains separate and secure from other state networks, which is essential for protecting sensitive operational data.
Future-Proof Networking with Cradlepoint R920
The DOT plans to upgrade its network solutions to include Cradlepoint’s R920 routers, paired with NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Service Plans. This transition promises enhanced performance, greater scalability, and continued reliability to meet the evolving demands of public infrastructure management.
Benefits at a Glance
- Reliable Connectivity: Ensures continuous operation across diverse environments, from urban traffic systems to remote rural locations.
- Scalability and Security: Provides a scalable network solution that maintains strict security standards essential for state-run operations.
- Efficient Resource Management: Enables real-time vehicle tracking and data collection for emergency response and traffic management, improving response times and operational efficiency.
The integration of Cradlepoint technology has transformed how this Midwestern DOT approaches transportation management and infrastructure development. By leveraging cutting-edge networking solutions, the department ensures that technology continues to drive safety, efficiency, and service delivery across the state.
About MCA and Our CNS Team
MCA is one of the largest and most trusted integrators in the United States, offering world-class voice, data, and security solutions that enhance the quality, safety, and productivity of customers, operations, and lives. More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace.
Our Cellular Networking Solutions (CNS) team (formerly known as USAT) is made up of certified experts in designing and deploying fixed and mobile wireless data connectivity solutions for public and private enterprises nationwide - complete with implementation, training, proof of concept (POC), system auditing, and on-site RF surveying services with optional engineering maintenance contracts.
Our extensive catalog of world-class routers, gateways, and software designed for remote monitoring and management in even the harshest environments allows us to deliver a full suite of reliable technologies capped with a service-first approach.
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