There is an ongoing acceleration in the use of digital devices and the need to keep data secure on sites across the UK. With advancements in wireless technologies, there is no longer a heavy reliance on wired connectivity, due to lengthy construction processes and issues surrounding scalability. Instead, reliable, secure wireless connectivity is growing in …
With the possibility of Covid-19 becoming an endemic, large scale events such as festivals, concerts, and sporting events are being planned throughout the world with the hope of running at full capacity. Something that could not have been done over the past two years, due to public health guidance and laws. For example, the 2022 …
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), using smart technologies, has transformed sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and healthcare, with automation, real-time monitoring, and data analysis central to this. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other technological advancements have contributed to the growing success of Industry 4.0, however traditional connectivity solutions such as wired …
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Emergency Service Network (ESN) The UK Home Office is now prepping for a cross-government programme to switch off the current Airwave service used by the emergency services, due to its limited capabilities, and implement a new and improved system. The new system, known as the Emergency Services Network (ESN), will be transformative for day-to-day operations …
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Connectivity is no longer just a luxury, much like airports are no longer just airports! Home to retail malls, restaurants, hotels, and car rentals, airports host a huge number of passengers, vehicles, and IoT devices. Technological advancements have led to a growing need to improve network infrastructure, with many operators turning to private cellular to …
The rise in popularity of electric vehicles is on a fast incline, however due to a lack of charging stations, there are many drivers who are apprehensive about making the switch to electric. Part of this challenge is connectivity for EVC stations, where each must have access to an internet connection for their IoT-enabled SIMs. …
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The Need for Critical Communications Infrastructure for Industrial Organisations Whether onshore or offshore, the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) within industrial markets has enabled significant improvements to many aspects of operations on wind farms. This includes turbine performance, reliability, energy management, uptime, and equipment maintenance. This applies to the wider renewables and utilities …
There is a growing need for automation, robotics, software deployments, and improvements to data privacy and cybersecurity throughout the healthcare industry. It’s an exciting time for healthcare, with hospitals and other healthcare facilities investing in new technologies, enabling improvements to day-to-day operations, including advancements to patient care, visitor experience, and employee wellbeing. However, with the …
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It has become increasingly clear that the shipping industry must adopt technological advancements to prevent future disruptions to operations. From the blockage in the Suez Canal in March of 2021, which caused a six-day halt in the distribution process, to daily shipment delays on ports, there are heavy fines handed out by border control due …
Small Cells. Active DAS. Repeaters. Mobile Private Networks. Finding the best solution for your property’s voice and data connectivity issues can be confusing, especially when the options available are designed to offer the same outcome. In this article, we’ll be breaking down and discussing the key attributes of each solution, determining which is right for …
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Vodafone is retiring Sure Signal from its network in September 2021. For users of Sure Signal devices, these will stop working – depending on the coverage in your area, this means that you may no longer be able to make and receive calls and text messages. In this article, we will explore what actions you …
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Due to continued investment in 4G and 5G, Mobile Network Operators (O2, EE / BT, Vodafone and Three) are currently in the process of decommissioning 3G in the UK. 3G has already been phased out in many other European countries, with Germany most recently having completed this process in July 2021. In the UK, this …