Connectivity for Smart Parking Applications

Intelligent Parking Connectivity Solutions

Jesse HallEricsson, MCA News, Poynting, Verizon

Those managing parking areas need solutions that enable them to maximize the efficiency of operations regardless of whether they manage on-street parking spaces or condensed multi-level car parks. With increasing frequency, they are in search of ways to automate gate controls, expedite payment transactions, improve visitor… Read more…

Solar Powered Gateways Enable Truly Wireless Communications

MCA CNS TeamDigi, Ericsson, MCA News, MultiTech, Semtech

We are fielding more and more calls from clients looking to have wireless devices be truly wireless. Data goes over the air; we have that part nailed. However, the electricity to power the device comes from a wire stretched to a transformer through the transmission and distribution plant of the electric utility—power is hardwired and dependent on the “grid”… Read More…

The Ultimate Guide to Smart City Connectivity

MCA CNS TeamEricsson, MCA News, Semtech

Local government is a 24/7 enterprise. Constantly changing dynamics and daily emergencies have always pressured city governments to be agile and cost-efficient. In the digital age, citizens expect cities to respond to their needs and mandates quicker than before, and they want to access city services conveniently — whenever and wherever. Of course, citizens also still expect cities to make the most of their tax dollars… Read More…

Nevada DOT’s M2M Digital Signage Project

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, Poynting, Semtech

Like many infrastructure providers, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is continuously developing projects to increase the intelligence of its transportation systems. As part of its transition from analog to digital infrastructure just over a decade ago, NDOT enlisted Las Vegas Electric to expand Nevada’s network of road messaging signs and fiber optic connectivity… Read more…

AirLink RV55 Helps Taxi Services Stay Competitive

Jesse HallMCA News, Mobile Mark, Semtech

One of the biggest challenges facing taxi services is convenience. While passengers can usually step out their door and find a ride within a matter of minutes until recently, taxis tended to be cash-only enterprises. When ride-share companies burst onto the scene with their pay-in-app model, it quickly became a much more attractive option for passengers… Read more…

Wi-Fi 6 Delivers Higher Bandwidth and Lower Latency

Jesse HallMCA News, Semtech

In 1997 Wi-Fi was invented and released to consumers, forever changing the landscape of professional and personal computing. By enabling device mobility and IoT applications, we’ve gone from being “tethered” to our desks, to being able to work from anywhere, at any time. Over 20 years later, Wi-Fi 6 was introduced in 2019 and has been used to support a host of applications… Read more…