Custom Transit Applications to Monitor On-Board Devices

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As our earlier post on router selection highlighted, selecting the ideal device goes beyond checking boxes on a spec sheet. With precise requirements across various use cases, it’s important to consider how each device in contention will align with current user expectations, existing infrastructure, and future scalability… Read More…

Applications to Improve Transit Agency Operations

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Selecting the correct cellular devices for your use case is often more complicated than simply ticking boxes on a checklist – it’s a nuanced journey where specific needs must seamlessly align with the available options. While data sheets and technical specifications often provide a foundation, approximately 5-10% of… Read More…

Captive Portals for Public Transit Wi-Fi Applications

Using Captive Portals For Passenger Wi-Fi In Transit Vehicles

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For many years – decades even – transportation has been fairly isolated from the digital world. However, the contemporary landscape sees an increasing number of transit companies embracing the concept of passenger Wi-Fi connectivity. This enables commuters to stay connected, work remotely, or indulge in their favorite online content while on the move. However, provisioning public… Read More…

Sierra Wireless Powers Expansion of Two-Way Radio Network

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Founded in 2010, the preeminent commercial IP-connected two-way radio network in Australia has solidified its status by working with some of the leading mobile communications experts in the country. Operating on the Motorola DMR (digital mobile radio) platform, the company has established a robust presence nationwide… Read More…

Multi-Networking Solutions Help Reduce Crime

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In the face of a tight government budget, one department found itself constrained in providing officers with essential tools beyond their handheld Land Mobile Radios (LMRs). This limitation hindered their ability to investigate crime scenes and identify suspects effectively. However, after an alarming surge in burglaries… Read More…

Cradlepoint Powers Flexible Connectivity for K-12 Schools

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The days of blackboards, three-hole punches, and freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils are long gone. In today’s K-12 educational landscape, students and teachers rely heavily on laptops, tablets, cloud applications, data-driven instruction, and uninterrupted Internet connectivity. As a result of significant… Read More…

Flexible Cellular Broadband Powers Fire Department Command Vehicles

Flexible Cellular Broadband Powers Fire Department Command Vehicles

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A fire department serving 100,000 citizens faced a crucial challenge in modernizing its aging command and control vehicle (CCV) to coordinate fire and rescue services and access mission-critical data effectively. Their existing hardware could not support multiple in-vehicle devices and had limited access… Read More…

Enhancing Public Safety with Real-time I/O Sensor Data

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For law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and other first responders, the ability to access critical information and respond swiftly to escalating situations can mean the difference between safety and jeopardy. With technological advancements, police departments are embracing innovative solutions to improve situational awareness and enhance officer safety…. Read More…