5G/Wireless
Is 5G already robust enough for industry?
July 27, 2019
New 5G cellular technology is on the verge of release and offers very promising industry-changing benefits. But while most likely every potential benefit of 5G you read about is true, what is often forgotten is that not all features of 5G are available right from the start and that in…
Five key considerations for passenger Wi-Fi networks
July 27, 2019
The design of a high-density Wi-Fi network is a complex process. By considering important factors such as network reliability, data rate, mixed mode client ratios, load balancing, and network security, railway operators can choose an effective Wi-Fi solution that meets the requirements of rolling stocki applications.
Smart cities transformed using LoRa technology
March 28, 2019
Smart city technologies provide new solutions for smarter and improved city services. A scalable and low cost IoT network is the cornerstone of a Smart City program, and LoRa-based devices and the LoRaWAN specification helps create high-capacity, low power networks that form the basis of smart city solutions.
Industrial wireless TSN roadmap: looking at the path forward
September 10, 2018
Wired TSN for industrial use is gaining acceptance but the next challenges developing seamless, wireless Time-Sensitive Networking capabilities. This article explores leveraging the existing industrial wired TSN design for wireless TSN, and thoughts on a roadmap for wireless TSN in the industrial environment.
Wireless technologies make manufacturing objects smart
September 10, 2018
Analysis of machine utilization, highly flexible production control, and predictive maintenance are possible using smart manufacturing objects and wireless technologies. WLAN, RFID and RTLS are all highly suitable for industrial environments by combining rugged component design with reliable communication paths.
Kinetic mesh networks for secure oil & gas operations
May 10, 2018
Scalable, high-bandwidth kinetic mesh networks provide unmatched connectivity for upstream, midstream, and downstream applications. To realize peak productivity and savings, mission-critical applications need to run on a communications network that offers highly reliability, agility, and adaptable connectivity.
How wireless mesh networks will drive widespread IoT growth
May 10, 2018
Wireless mesh networking offers a solution for modern wide-area IoT deployments. Evaluation teams should factor this networking topology into their technology decisions, while also considering characteristics including security, scalability, interoperability, and reliability.