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Reserve Your Seat TodayHow to Build Powerful SCADA Network Security Monitoring Infrastructure
Imagine a bank robber who, late one night, works his way into the bank's ventilation system, crawls through air shafts, and gets to the vault to find it wide open. You'd probably agree, there needs to be more solid security. That seems like a no-brainer. To us, a powerful SCADA system for companies with multiple remote units that need monitoring is the equivalent of a secure...
Andrew Erickson
August 6, 2019
2020 Guide to Remote Site Management
Managing remote sites will be more important in 2020 than ever before. Not only will there be more remote sites, but utility companies will also depend on them more heavily. And, the risks remote sites face are unyielding. As utility companies grow with the economy, so does their physical footprint. This exposes more remote unmanned sites to potential failures. Remote site equipment faces the routine risks of...
Andrew Erickson
August 1, 2019
The Essential Features Needed for Central Station Alarm Equipment
If an alarm doesn't have the ability to monitor and report on what it is supposed to be monitoring and reporting on, can it still be called an alarm?We admit that's a bit of a philosophical question, but it does make some sense. After all, if an alarm can't do its job 100% of the time, it's essentially useless. If you have remote equipment that needs...
Andrew Erickson
July 30, 2019
The Top Hardware Monitoring Tools for Remote Sites
In many industries, remote sites house important, expensive hardware. In addition, the hardware located at remote operating sites is intended to remain functioning, continuously or as needed. If this hardware stops working, it can cause system outages in telecom, overpressure or spills in oil and gas, or blackouts for electric utilities. These problems can cost millions to resolve and may endanger lives. In order to keep their...
Andrew Erickson
July 25, 2019
How to Implement a Durable Telecom Tower Remote Monitoring Solution
Few pieces of technology carry as much weight in communication as a telecom tower. People rely on them for instant access. Emergency services depend on towers to be online. Operations halt when telecom towers go down. And when that happens, your service goes down. If you provide service to thousands of customers through telecom towers, you know the importance of keeping your system up and running. Whether...
Andrew Erickson
July 23, 2019
3 SCADA Traffic Control and Automation Strategies
Traffic management can be one of the more expensive and complex issues facing municipal managers. And if something goes wrong, the town or city is sure to hear about it. Even simple traffic systems can be difficult to monitor, maintain, and repair. Without clear visibility into the status of each traffic light's control box, lights can fail before municipal managers are aware, risking collisions and expensive repairs....
Andrew Erickson
July 18, 2019
The Best Network Monitoring Methods for Remote Sites
Small, medium, and large telecom companies depend on constellations of remote, unmanned equipment sites to keep their networks operating. Equipment issues at these remote sites can cause network downtime. Downtime can result in contract penalties, fines, and damaged client relationships. So, to keep operations up and running, companies seek the most cost-effective way to prevent equipment problems at remote sites. No matter the size of the network, it's...
Andrew Erickson
July 16, 2019
The Advantages of Using Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) to Monitor Your Unmanned Sites
It's impossible to be everywhere at once. If you're a small business owner, you can't watch the storeroom and the front counter all at one time. And, if you own a large corporation, there's no easy way to view what is going on in your entire operation, especially at remote sites. If you manage multiple company locations, you know that it's impossible to have eyes everywhere. Large industries...
Andrew Erickson
July 11, 2019
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Installation Planning: How to Choose the Right Solution
Selecting Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) for your business is no easy task. The goal in any business with new equipment purchases is to ensure functionality and, ultimately, to provide solid ROI. You need to show that the RTU manufacturer you choose is trustworthy and that the RTUs will work the way you need them to. It's a big decision, and one not to take lightly. The benefits...
Andrew Erickson
July 9, 2019
The Best Telecom Network Monitoring Software: A Comparison for 2020
Telecom networks' physical infrastructure extends for hundreds or thousands of miles. If any equipment fails, companies can suffer increased repair costs, network downtime, and concurrent fines. Even regulatory penalties are possible. In order to efficiently keep an eye on the network and prevent impending equipment failure, telcos rely on network monitoring software. This software, powered by a top-level master station, collects and displays alerts from myriad remote...
Andrew Erickson
July 2, 2019
