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Protecting Transit Systems: Build Cybersecurity Resilience for Your Infrastructure [Wednesday, June 11th, 2025]
Learn how to protect modern transit infrastructure from cyber threats with layered defenses, network segmentation, and real-time monitoring. Secure your transit systems today.
How to Identify and Solve SNMP Issues [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
Using the SNMP protocol to monitor your network can be a powerful tool for increasing your network reliability. And you don't need to be an SNMP expert to monitor your network effectively. Learn how to troubleshoot SNMP problems.
How to Identify and Solve SNMP Issues [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
Using the SNMP protocol to monitor your network can be a powerful tool for increasing your network reliability. And you don't need to be an SNMP expert to monitor your network effectively. Learn how to troubleshoot SNMP problems.
How to Identify and Solve SNMP Issues [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
Using the SNMP protocol to monitor your network can be a powerful tool for increasing your network reliability. And you don't need to be an SNMP expert to monitor your network effectively. Learn how to troubleshoot SNMP problems.
How to Identify and Solve SNMP Issues [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
Using the SNMP protocol to monitor your network can be a powerful tool for increasing your network reliability. And you don't need to be an SNMP expert to monitor your network effectively. Learn how to troubleshoot SNMP problems.
How to Identify and Solve SNMP Issues [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
Using the SNMP protocol to monitor your network can be a powerful tool for increasing your network reliability. And you don't need to be an SNMP expert to monitor your network effectively. Learn how to troubleshoot SNMP problems.
The Basics of SNMP MIB Browser [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
If you are new to the network management world, effectively using a MIB browser to collect and configure information in your remote sites can be incredibly helpful. Let's go over the basics of the SNMP protocol, MIB, and OIDs.
The Basics of SNMP MIB Browser [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
If you are new to the network management world, effectively using a MIB browser to collect and configure information in your remote sites can be incredibly helpful. Let's go over the basics of the SNMP protocol, MIB, and OIDs.
The Basics of SNMP MIB Browser [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
If you are new to the network management world, effectively using a MIB browser to collect and configure information in your remote sites can be incredibly helpful. Let's go over the basics of the SNMP protocol, MIB, and OIDs.
The Basics of SNMP MIB Browser [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
If you are new to the network management world, effectively using a MIB browser to collect and configure information in your remote sites can be incredibly helpful. Let's go over the basics of the SNMP protocol, MIB, and OIDs.
The Basics of SNMP MIB Browser [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
If you are new to the network management world, effectively using a MIB browser to collect and configure information in your remote sites can be incredibly helpful. Let's go over the basics of the SNMP protocol, MIB, and OIDs.
DNP3 Protocol Vs Modbus Protocol [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
In a SCADA system, protocols allow devices to communicate. Two of the most common protocols are DNP3 and Modbus. Take a look at both of them and compare their functionality.
DNP3 Protocol Vs Modbus Protocol [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
In a SCADA system, protocols allow devices to communicate. Two of the most common protocols are DNP3 and Modbus. Take a look at both of them and compare their functionality.
The Basics of Remote Monitoring Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
With in-depth insights about your VSWR, you can protect the strength of your infrastructure's connectivity. Learn the basics of remote monitoring VSWR.
The Basics of Remote Monitoring Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
With in-depth insights about your VSWR, you can protect the strength of your infrastructure's connectivity. Learn the basics of remote monitoring VSWR.
The Basics of Remote Monitoring Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) [Monday, June 9th, 2025]
With in-depth insights about your VSWR, you can protect the strength of your infrastructure's connectivity. Learn the basics of remote monitoring VSWR.
Why Security Cameras Alone Won't Protect Your Site - And What to Do Instead [Friday, June 6th, 2025]
Relying solely on security cameras leaves your site vulnerable. Discover why camera-only setups fall short and how to build a truly integrated, multi-layered security system that deters, detects, and defends in real-time.
Protecting Patient Safety: How Proactive Remote Monitoring Prevents Hospital Downtime [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover how proactive remote monitoring protects hospitals from critical outages. Learn how to safeguard power, HVAC, and network systems to ensure patient safety, compliance, and uninterrupted care.
Protecting Patient Safety: How Proactive Remote Monitoring Prevents Hospital Downtime [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover how proactive remote monitoring protects hospitals from critical outages. Learn how to safeguard power, HVAC, and network systems to ensure patient safety, compliance, and uninterrupted care.
Protecting Patient Safety: How Proactive Remote Monitoring Prevents Hospital Downtime [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover how proactive remote monitoring protects hospitals from critical outages. Learn how to safeguard power, HVAC, and network systems to ensure patient safety, compliance, and uninterrupted care.
Protecting Patient Safety: How Proactive Remote Monitoring Prevents Hospital Downtime [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover how proactive remote monitoring protects hospitals from critical outages. Learn how to safeguard power, HVAC, and network systems to ensure patient safety, compliance, and uninterrupted care.
Protecting Patient Safety: How Proactive Remote Monitoring Prevents Hospital Downtime [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover how proactive remote monitoring protects hospitals from critical outages. Learn how to safeguard power, HVAC, and network systems to ensure patient safety, compliance, and uninterrupted care.
Why Cheap and Cloud-Managed Power Strips Don't Always Work for Mission-Critical Systems [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover why cheap, cloud-managed power strips often fail in mission-critical environments - and how specialized, rugged solutions offer better reliability, security, and long-term value.
Why Cheap and Cloud-Managed Power Strips Don't Always Work for Mission-Critical Systems [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover why cheap, cloud-managed power strips often fail in mission-critical environments - and how specialized, rugged solutions offer better reliability, security, and long-term value.
Why Cheap and Cloud-Managed Power Strips Don't Always Work for Mission-Critical Systems [Wednesday, June 4th, 2025]
Discover why cheap, cloud-managed power strips often fail in mission-critical environments - and how specialized, rugged solutions offer better reliability, security, and long-term value.
Your Guide to Smarter HVAC Control in 2025 [Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025]
Discover how smart HVAC control systems can transform your remote site operations in 2025. Learn about essential features, real-time monitoring, and remote access for reliable, cost-saving HVAC solutions.
Maximize Remote Site Reliability: How to Select the Best HVAC Control System [Thursday, May 29th, 2025]
Discover how to choose and deploy the right HVAC control system for your remote sites. Improve reliability, cut energy costs, and gain full visibility with smart automation.
How to Prevent Costly Outages with Smart Remote Power Reboots [Wednesday, May 28th, 2025]
Discover how a smart remote power switch can prevent network downtime, reduce truck rolls, and automate device reboots - saving time, money, and your reputation.
Business Benefits: The Real ROI [Wednesday, May 28th, 2025]
Discover how a smart remote power switch can prevent network downtime, reduce truck rolls, and automate device reboots - saving time, money, and your reputation.
Maximize Your SS4A Grant: Smarter Monitoring for Safer Streets and Transit [Wednesday, May 28th, 2025]
Unlock the full potential of your SS4A grant with real-time monitoring solutions that boost safety, reduce downtime, and support future funding - tailored for New York's transportation infrastructure.
Maximize Your SS4A Grant: Smarter Monitoring for Safer Streets and Transit [Wednesday, May 28th, 2025]
Unlock the full potential of your SS4A grant with real-time monitoring solutions that boost safety, reduce downtime, and support future funding - tailored for New York's transportation infrastructure.
Ensuring Compliance: TLS 1.2 is Critical for NIST, NERC, and FIPS Standards [Tuesday, May 27th, 2025]
Ensure your systems meet NIST, NERC, and FIPS requirements with TLS 1.2. Learn why outdated encryption puts compliance - and your business - at serious risk.
Maximizing SNMP ROI: Take Monitoring from a Cost Center to Strategic Asset [Friday, May 23rd, 2025]
Unlock the full value of SNMP with smart architecture, filtered alerts, and scalable tools. Discover how to improve uptime, reduce costs, and boost ROI with optimized network monitoring.
14 Major SCADA Attacks and What You Can Learn From Them [Tuesday, May 20th, 2025]
SCADA systems collect and analyze data, and control functions, which makes them a target to hackers. The best way to get an insight about SCADA hacking and how you can defend your system is to learn from past incidents, here's a timeline of
14 Major SCADA Attacks and What You Can Learn From Them [Tuesday, May 20th, 2025]
SCADA systems collect and analyze data, and control functions, which makes them a target to hackers. The best way to get an insight about SCADA hacking and how you can defend your system is to learn from past incidents, here's a timeline of
What is an SNMP GetBulk Request? [Tuesday, May 20th, 2025]
All the SNMP versions support Get, GetNext and Set. However, an additional message type called GetBulk is also supported in earlier SNMP versions. Learn what GetBulk is and how it works.
What is a SNMP GetBulk Request? [Tuesday, May 20th, 2025]
All the SNMP versions support Get, GetNext and Set. However, an additional message type called GetBulk is also supported in earlier SNMP versions. Learn what GetBulk is and how it works.
Eliminate Downtime: How Fob-Controlled Power Switches Simplify Remote Device Reboots [Tuesday, May 20th, 2025]
Discover how fob-controlled remote power switches like the RPS G6 AC help you reboot hard-to-reach devices without climbing ladders, reducing downtime and boosting network reliability.
How Smart Monitoring Strengthens Resilience During Building Safety Month [Tuesday, May 20th, 2025]
Discover how intelligent alarm monitoring systems enhance facility resilience and support Building Safety Month goals by ensuring real-time visibility, early threat detection, and code compliance across critical infrastructure.
Top 5 Must-Have Security Features for Remote Monitoring Devices in 2025 [Friday, May 16th, 2025]
Discover the top 5 security features every remote monitoring device needs in 2025 to protect your network from cyber threats - including TLS encryption, SSH access, RBAC, SNMPv3, and strong password policies.
What Is an RTU and Why Do I Need One? [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Learn what an RTU is and why you need one.
What Is an RTU and Why Do I Need One? [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Learn what and RTU is and why you need one.
Proactive Alarm Monitoring: Protect Your Telco Infrastructure from Downtime [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Learn how to protect your telco infrastructure from downtime
Proactive Alarm Monitoring: Protect Your Telco Infrastructure from Downtime [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Learn how to protect your telco infrastructure from downtime
What Price Should You Expect for SCADA Systems and Maintenance? [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Find out what price you should expect for scada systems and maintenance
What Price Should You Expect for SCADA Systems and Maintenance? [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Find out what price you should expect for scada systems and maintenance
What Price Should You Expect for SCADA Systems and Maintenance? [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Find out what price you should expect for SCADA systems and maintenance
7 Secure Protocol Missteps That Could Be Putting Your Network at Risk [Monday, May 12th, 2025]
Discover the common mistakes engineers make when implementing secure network protocols like TLS, SSH, and SNMP - and learn how to avoid them to protect your infrastructure from preventable vulnerabilities.
Protect Your Network: Scalable Remote Monitoring with Next-Gen RTUs & Sensors [Thursday, May 8th, 2025]
Upgrade your remote monitoring with the NetGuardian 832A G6 - featuring built-in sensors, D-Wire scalability, and MODBUS integration for smarter, secure, and future-ready network management.
Upgrade RTUs for Reliable Battery Monitoring [Tuesday, May 6th, 2025]
Upgrade RTUs for Reliable Battery Monitoring [Tuesday, May 6th, 2025]
Upgrade RTUs for Reliable Battery Monitoring [Tuesday, May 6th, 2025]
Prevent Remote Site Failures with Proactive Environmental Monitoring Systems [Monday, May 5th, 2025]
Discover how proactive environmental monitoring can eliminate downtime at remote sites and protect your critical network infrastructure from silent failures.
Simple Modbus-to-SNMP Integration: Unifying Industrial and IT Monitoring [Friday, May 2nd, 2025]
Learn how to easily integrate Modbus TCP devices with SNMP-based monitoring systems. Discover scalable, secure solutions for unified network visibility across industrial and IT environments.
Maximize DAS Uptime: How to Monitor Alarms via SNMP and Contact Closures Without a Full System Overhaul [Thursday, May 1st, 2025]
Learn how to monitor Distributed Antenna System (DAS) alarms using SNMP and contact closures without replacing your entire setup. Discover secure, real-time alarm visibility, third-party integration, and best practices.
How to Prevent Costly Outages with Smart Remote Power Reboots [Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025]
Discover how a smart remote power switch can prevent network downtime, reduce truck rolls, and automate device reboots - saving time, money, and your reputation.
Upgrade Your Network Monitoring: A Smarter, Compatible, and Scalable Strategy [Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025]
Upgrade your legacy network monitoring with modern, compatible solutions that enhance visibility, support existing infrastructure, and simplify integration - without costly overhauls.
Temperature Monitoring System: How it Works & How to Choose [Monday, April 21st, 2025]
Remote temperature monitoring is most commonly used in telecommunication or IT environments where computer equipment must work with high reliability and high visibility for many years. This kind of monitoring protects you from...
Temperature Monitoring System: How it Works & How to Choose [Monday, April 21st, 2025]
Remote temperature monitoring is most commonly used in telecommunication or IT environments where computer equipment must work with high reliability and high visibility for many years. This kind of monitoring protects you from...
Protecting Patient Safety: How Proactive Remote Monitoring Prevents Hospital Downtime [Thursday, April 17th, 2025]
Discover how proactive remote monitoring protects hospitals from critical outages. Learn how to safeguard power, HVAC, and network systems to ensure patient safety, compliance, and uninterrupted care.
Mastering Remote Site Monitoring: Build a Supervisory Telecom Alarm System [Tuesday, April 15th, 2025]
Discover how to design a reliable, secure, and scalable telecommunications alarm system. Learn about key components, rural site monitoring, protocol integration, and real-world benefits.
Why Port 443 (HTTPS) Is Essential for Secure Remote Monitoring [Thursday, April 10th, 2025]
Discover why HTTPS (Port 443) is critical for secure remote monitoring. Learn how to protect your network, meet compliance standards, and upgrade legacy equipment with minimal effort.
Why Cheap and Cloud-Managed Power Strips Don't Always Work for Mission-Critical Systems [Tuesday, April 8th, 2025]
Discover why cheap, cloud-managed power strips often fail in mission-critical environments - and how specialized, rugged solutions offer better reliability, security, and long-term value.
Fewer Outages, Higher Stakes: How 2024 Trends Are Shaping Smarter Monitoring Strategies [Friday, April 4th, 2025]
Discover key insights from the 2024 Uptime Institute report, including fewer outages but rising costs. Learn how smarter monitoring strategies can prevent downtime and protect your infrastructure.
Protect Your Remote Sites: A Practical Guide to Environmental Alarm Monitoring [Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025]
Protect your remote sites from costly downtime with proactive environmental alarm monitoring. Learn how IoT-enabled solutions help you track power, temperature, and more in real time.
Ensure Uptime with Smarter RTUs: Upgrade for Advanced Battery Monitoring [Friday, March 28th, 2025]
Upgrade your RTUs to gain real-time battery monitoring, reduce downtime, cut maintenance costs, and ensure power reliability across telecom, utilities, and data centers.
Maximize Your SS4A Grant: Smarter Monitoring for Safer Streets and Transit [Wednesday, March 26th, 2025]
Unlock the full potential of your SS4A grant with real-time monitoring solutions that boost safety, reduce downtime, and support future funding - tailored for New York's transportation infrastructure.
Proactive Alarm Monitoring: Protect Your Telco Infrastructure from Downtime [Thursday, March 20th, 2025]
Discover how a proactive alarm monitoring solution can protect your telco infrastructure from power failures, environmental threats, and costly downtime. Optimize your monitoring for better efficiency and reliability.
Eliminate Downtime: How Fob-Controlled Power Switches Simplify Remote Device Reboots [Thursday, March 20th, 2025]
Discover how fob-controlled remote power switches like the RPS G6 AC help you reboot hard-to-reach devices without climbing ladders, reducing downtime and boosting network reliability.
Get Uninterrupted Operations with a Reliable DC-to-AC Power Inverter [Friday, March 14th, 2025]
If your industry depends on continuous connectivity, you need rock-solid power reliability. Here we discuss how to use a reliable DC-to-AC power inverter for achieving and maintaining this connectivity.
Solving Legacy Network Challenges: Custom Solutions for Seamless Integration [Tuesday, March 11th, 2025]
Many professionals are forced to maintain legacy gear, even as they try to integrate modern technology for better efficiency, safety, and control. This guide will help you when forced into such situations.
Mastering DAS Monitoring: Use SNMP Commands for Reliable Network Performance [Thursday, March 6th, 2025]
SNMP provides a standardized method for retrieving, filtering, and managing network device data, perfect for multi-vendor DAS environments. This guide will teach you how to apply SNMP benefits to your system.
Ensuring Uptime: How Much Redundancy Does Your Monitoring System Need? [Tuesday, March 4th, 2025]
Even a single failure can lead to extended service outages, regulatory fines, and steep revenue losses. Find out how much redundancy you really need here.
IPv6 and Remote Monitoring: Why the Future of Networking Matters Today [Thursday, February 27th, 2025]
With billions of devices now connecting to the internet, the limits of IPv4 are coming into focus. IPv6 is your ticket to avoiding these limitations, equipping you with unique IP addresses and other advanced capabilities.
Efficiently Monitoring Small Wastewater Systems with Reliable RTUs [Tuesday, February 25th, 2025]
You can't afford to have undiagnosed problems with your wastewater system. I'll show you why a dedicated RTU is needed for protecting your wastewater infrastructure and eliminating downtime.
Optimizing Diesel Fuel Monitoring: Prevent Outages, Cut Costs, and Improve Efficiency [Friday, February 21st, 2025]
If your remote site relies on diesel fuel for power, you need a monitoring solution that provides accurate, real-time data and also adapts to your specific needs. Let's discuss how to find that kind of system.
How to Get Real-Time Alerts: Converting Dry Contacts to SNMP [Friday, February 21st, 2025]
Together, we'll explore the benefits of strong monitoring strategies and how to develop and implement them.
Modernizing Network Monitoring: A Client's Transition from Legacy Systems to Future-Ready Solutions [Friday, February 14th, 2025]
This blog explores how to navigate protocol integration, step-by-step RTU upgrades, and a shift toward a fully modernized monitoring ecosystem.
Get Reliable Power: How Battery & Rectifier Monitoring Benefit Remote Sites [Thursday, February 13th, 2025]
You can't afford to have your remote sites go dark because of unreliable power. Make sure you have solid battery and rectifier monitoring to prevent outages and downtime.
How Can Replacing Outdated Telemetry Units Benefit Reliability and Security? [Thursday, February 6th, 2025]
Avoid the pitfalls of using unsupported or worn-out telemetry units. It's important to get ahead of problems with older devices before they result in unexpected downtime and unnecessary expenses.
How DPS Remote Monitoring Gear Stays Relevant Without Forced Obsolescence [Wednesday, February 5th, 2025]
If you've been managing remote monitoring equipment for a while, you already know the frustration of "forced obsolescence." Luckily, forced obsolescence doesn't have to be the norm.
9 Practical Ways to Evaluate an RTU [Friday, January 31st, 2025]
"Discover nine practical methods to evaluate an RTU covering money-back guarantees, loaner agreements, performance testing, and more..."
9 Practical Ways to Evaluate an RTU [Friday, January 31st, 2025]
"Discover nine practical methods to evaluate an RTU covering money-back guarantees, loaner agreements, performance testing, and more - to ensure long-term network reliability and cost efficiency."
Stop Phantom SCADA Alerts: Fixing False Failure Logs [Wednesday, January 29th, 2025]
Learn why SCADA systems log phantom failures, how they impact operations, and get tips to fix false alerts so you can stop wasting time and resources.
Remote Site Monitoring with G6 NetGuardians: Simplify and Secure Your Network [Thursday, January 23rd, 2025]
Any remote site demands effective monitoring. You'll want to reduce truck rolls and unify monitoring. That's exactly where G6 NetGuardian RTUs step in.
Remotely Monitor Small Telecom Cabinets: Your Guide to Uptime & Reliability [Monday, January 20th, 2025]
When monitoring small telecom cabinets, it's easy to underestimate what's needed. I'll walk you through how we design these types of systems and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Custom Power Solutions for Tier-1 Telecom: Scalable and Reliable PDUs [Friday, January 17th, 2025]
Let me walk you through how DPS is working with our client to create a flexible and reliable custom PDU tailored to Tier-1 telecom needs. I'll also share...
Streamlining Telco Monitoring: Transitioning to SolarWinds with DPS Expertise [Thursday, January 16th, 2025]
One of our telco clients transitioned to SolarWinds. Their move introduced new complexities, especially around configuring and polling NetGuardian RTUs.
Solving Generator and Battery Monitoring Challenges: A Real-Life Utility [Tuesday, January 7th, 2025]
Here, I'm sharing a client's generator fuel-induced downtime story as an educational scenario to show you how we approach building (or selecting from our catalog) the right-fit RTU every time.
Boost Monitoring-Device Sales with Customization: A VAR's Guide to Success [Monday, January 6th, 2025]
As a value-added reseller (VAR), you're on the hook for solving whatever problems your customers bring you. Since off-the-shelf gear can only do so much, you'll be better suited offering devices with customizable attributes.
Enhance Perimeter Security with the FP1150 Fence Sensor and NetGuardian RTUs [Saturday, January 4th, 2025]
I've been working on fence-monitoring projects lately, and the FP1150 from Senstar is one that I've seen few times. I'll walk you through how this sensor can be integrated with DPS NetGuardian RTUs, based on my recent experience.
Enhancing Battery Room Safety: Hydrogen Detection with SBS-H2 and DPS Systems [Saturday, January 4th, 2025]
As you know, hydrogen hazards in battery rooms can turn into major safety issues if hydrogen accumulates. We'll review how you can detect hydrogen build-up by bringing the SBS-H2 gas detector and a DPS monitoring system together.
Optimizing Remote Monitoring Systems for Utility Substations [Monday, December 23rd, 2024]
Upgrading and maintaining remote monitoring systems for widely dispersed substations is often a challenge. You need to modernize your legacy monitoring equipment while maintaining reliable, secure service.
Essential Remote Monitoring Strategies for High-Reliability Power Utilities [Monday, December 23rd, 2024]
For power utilities managing critical infrastructure, a strong remote monitoring system is essential. You need visibility into equipment status, environmental conditions, and security or operational efficiency and safety will suffer.
How a Small Telco Transformed Remote Monitoring with Purpose-Built RTUs [Tuesday, December 17th, 2024]
When you work in network operations, problem-solving is usually a collaborative effort. Recently, we collaborated with a small independent telco to transform their monitoring by...
Upgrading Your Network Monitoring: Future-Proof Your Operations for 2025 Standards [Tuesday, December 17th, 2024]
Legacy solutions often have deep roots within your infrastructure, and you've come to trust the stability they've provided over the years. However, today's cybersecurity requirements demand more advanced tools. How do you easily upgrade you
Enhancing Alarm Visibility: How a Transit Authority Optimized Monitoring with T/Mon [Friday, December 13th, 2024]
You need more than just RTUs and central-master devices for your monitoring system. It's important you also have practical guidance when...
Mastering Extreme Environments: How Rugged RTUs Ensure Reliable Monitoring [Monday, December 9th, 2024]
When you're tasked with monitoring equipment in remote, punishing environments, "tough enough" simply isn't good enough. You'll want...
Enhance Your Infrastructure with Smart Remote Power Management Solutions [Friday, December 6th, 2024]
Do you oversee remote telecom sites, critical infrastructure, or data centers? If so, you're absolutely required to...
Custom RTUs and PDUs: Tailored Solutions for Unique Project Needs [Thursday, December 5th, 2024]
Have you ever run into a project where an off-the-shelf RTU or PDU just didn't cut it? It can be tough to know what to do. The most important consideration is...
