DPS Telecom Blog

Asentria SiteBoss Alternatives: Top RTU Options for Telecom Sites

Looking for Asentria SiteBoss alternatives? Compare DPS NetGuardian RTUs, Cordell CINAS, and SNMP solutions for telecom site monitoring.

When Do You Need a Central Alarm Master Station for Your RTUs?

Struggling to scale RTU-only monitoring? Learn when and why it's time to adopt a central alarm master station, avoid operational risks, and streamline alarm management across multiple remote sites.

Why Do Monitoring Upgrades Happen Only After the Second Major Incident?

Why monitoring upgrades often wait until the same outage happens twice, how cognitive overload drives repeat incidents, and how to turn the first incident into lasting monitoring improvements.

How to Stop Losing Power to Critical AC Equipment

By using purpose-built DC-to-AC inverters, you can reliably power AC-only equipment from a -48V DC plant, eliminating dependence on aging UPS systems and reducing the risk of downtime during utility outages.

Copper Theft is Still a Major Threat in 2026

Copper theft is surging in 2026, costing telecom and utility providers millions. Learn why it's worse than ever - and how advanced monitoring solutions can protect your sites, copper, and uptime.

How to Decide What to Monitor at Remote Sites Using Site-Years and a 5-Year Cost Rule

Learn how to make smarter remote site monitoring decisions using a practical framework based on site-years and a 5-year cost rule. Avoid alarm fatigue, prioritize high-impact failures, and improve uptime.

NetGuardian 216 G6 - A Modern RTU for Remote Site Monitoring With More Inputs, Built-In CSV Logging, and Lower Total Cost

Discover how the NetGuardian 216 G6 outperforms legacy RTUs - offering advanced logging, built-in CSV export, and real-time alerts.

Real-Time Battery Cell Monitoring: A Complete Guide to Per-Battery Visibility

Learn how to achieve real-time, per-battery visibility with DPS Telecom's NetGuardian RTUs and BVM sensors. Discover how to prevent outages, reduce truck rolls, and ensure backup power readiness.

Prevent Humidity Threats That Could Wreck Your Remote Site

Protect your remote telecom sites from costly humidity damage. Learn how advanced monitoring with analog sensors, RTUs, and smart deployment strategies can protect your network and prevent unexpected outages.

Custom Telecom Monitoring Solves the RTU & Power Control Puzzle

Discover how a major utility overcame failing RTUs and unreliable PDUs by partnering with DPS to build a custom, secure, and scalable monitoring solution on the G6 platform.