Each of Sonoma County’s traffic intersections is connected via a SCADA system, with a typical intersection containing traffic signals, pavement sensors, and a controller typically located in close proximity to the system. The controller is connected to county operations and enables the operations team to remotely… Read More…
It’s no surprise that since the inception of the electrical grid in the late 1880’s technology has advanced. Initially distribution systems were designed to support unidirectional power flows from large, centralized generation points as it was dispersed geographically. By the 1960’s… Read more…
When an Illinois-based electrical design and construction organization that provides industrial automation and SCADA services to its customers decided to upgrade its existing SMS-only remote monitoring stations, it needed to ensure its new solution could handle anything, anywhere. They also wanted to incorporate… Read more…
On a daily basis, most of us don’t give much thought to how our utilities are managed and operated. And why would we? Everyday oil and natural gas companies manage their operations – from exploration and production to actual service provisioning – seamlessly. But that seamless operation and service isn’t always easy to achieve… Read more…
In today’s world, Public LTE and Wi-Fi networks are a necessity. For many individuals and organizations, wireless services have become a “fourth utility” – a resource as critical as power, water, and gas. In spite of this, a few scenarios exist where the use of public LTE and Wi-Fi networks is not a viable option – leaving PLTE as the only solution. Read more…
Most water and wastewater utilities continuously rely upon supervisory control and data acquisition systems to support the demanding requirements of their operations in a variety of applications. The right hardware allows SCADA systems to run seamlessly – connecting central operations to remote assets and enhancing visibility, productivity, and… Read more…
Energy exploration operations require organizations to set-up fixed sites across diverse geographies. For oil and gas businesses, it requires they extract resources from geological formations wherever they are discovered on a global scale. When it comes to monitoring these sites, often located in exceedingly remote areas… Read more…
Choosing the right device management solution depends on the type of assets you are monitoring, the data you require (when you need it as well where you need it stored), and, of course, your budget. When considering device management platforms, here are some questions you should ask… Read more…
Pipelines that transport oil and liquefied natural gas are often located in remote and extremely challenging locations. To stay connected to pipelines at various critical junctions in the field, organizations need reliable communications devices and specialized antenna assemblies to boost signal strength within fringe network coverage areas. Read more….
No matter the cellular technology energy suppliers plan to deploy in support of SCADA systems, the wireless solutions they select must meet several core requirements in order to be considered. Read more…
