Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications are computer systems for gathering and analyzing real-time data. They can monitor and control a plant or equipment in telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining, and transportation. The system gathers information, such as where a leak on… Read more…
Ensuring uninterrupted operation is critical to electric utility and nuclear energy companies when providing power to citizens. Since nuclear plants and electrical utilities cannot afford unplanned downtime under any circumstances, every potential issue that could halt plant operations is monitored, with all alerts treated as urgent and… Read More…
With nearly 8 million tons of plastic waste entering the oceans each year and only 66% of paper in the United States being properly recycled, a Pennsylvania-based company has dedicated itself to revolutionizing waste and resource recovery. To meet this goal, the organization has developed a device that leverages the latest AI and… Read More…
To enhance customer satisfaction and minimize operational expenses, several utility companies are optimizing their field operations by implementing a vehicle-based cellular networking strategy. By centralizing connectivity through a vehicle area network (VAN), these companies hope to cut costs while boosting field productivity… Read More…
Waste disposal is often a relative afterthought in retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industries until disruptions strike. To ensure that disruptions would be a thing of the past, Canada’s premier waste and recycling equipment servicing company developed an innovative IoT tracking system, transforming waste management and offering… Read More…
In 2020, solar power accounted for 43% of the newly added electric capacity to the grid, marking the highest proportion in history. This marked the second consecutive year in which solar energy contributed the most to the grid’s generating capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Recognizing… Read More…
The importance of prioritizing robust health and safety measures while enhancing daily operations within the mining industry cannot be overstated. As the industry evolves, the need for advanced connectivity systems that deliver higher throughputs, lower latencies, and more reliable connections to improve operational efficiency and… Read More…
One client approached USAT with a specific requirement: they wanted to integrate affordable dash cameras into their small service vehicle fleet. After a minor accident left them without vital evidence, they decided to equip their fleet with recording devices to document incidents and, ideally, encourage better driving… Read More…
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…
Founded in 2002, an Ohio-based organization has pioneered cloud-based monitoring solutions for remote equipment and processes. One of their major areas of focus is ensuring that wastewater treatment and collection systems, storage tank monitoring, water treatment and distribution facilities, and other municipal suppliers have… Read More…
