Enhancing Security in the Expanding M2M Technology Landscape

Modern M2M Safety and Security

MCA CNS TeamMCA News

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, a vital component of the Internet of Things (IoT), continues to drive unprecedented innovation across industries. From smart homes to healthcare, transportation to manufacturing, M2M systems automate data exchange between devices, enabling greater efficiency and more intelligent operations. According to market data… Read More…

RDP Security: Securing Your Remote Access

RDP Security: Securing Your Remote Access

Jesse HallDigi, 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…

Durham SCADA Water System

Durham SCADA Water System

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, Semtech, Verizon

When the Department of Water Management in Durham, North Carolina, upgraded the City’s water system to keep pace with population growth, it constructed two new water towers, which collectively store 4.5 million gallons of water. The new equipment within the towers needed to be incorporated into the existing supervisory control and… Read More…

Cellular Communications Within FLISR Applications for Electric Utilities

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, Semtech

Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) systems are a crucial component of the operation of electric utilities, designed to detect, isolate, and restore power after a fault or outage occurs. These systems utilize advanced monitoring and control technologies to quickly identify the location of the fault, isolate the… Read More…

The Advantages and Limitations of Cellular Communications for Utility SCADA Systems

MCA CNS TeamMCA News

Cellular routers play a critical role in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) communication systems by providing reliable and secure wireless connectivity to remote assets, such as sensors, meters, and other devices. In SCADA systems, data is collected from remote devices and sent to a central location for analysis and control. In many cases… Read More…

Using Cellular Networks for Distributed Energy Resource Management

MCA CNS TeamEricsson, MCA News, MultiTech, Semtech

The world is rapidly transitioning towards renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. This shift towards clean energy is driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. As the use of renewable energy sources increases, it has become important to manage these resources effectively to ensure… 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…