Aerial Broadband for Drones Is on the Launch Pad
Whether it’s a hobbyist with a consumer drone or the military with a high-end commercial drone, all drones have the same problems — how to go farther, communicate securely, and handle larger payloads.
Between Oil’s Booms and Busts – A Private Wireless Network to Save the Day
There’s been a lot of debate recently on the direction of oil prices over the next 12 months. At the end of February, U.S. crude oil was slated to achieve its first monthly gain in eight months and its biggest monthly gain since 2009. Favorable news for the industry, right? Not so fast.
A Great Network Is Essential In Both Communications and Fundraising
Rajant proudly sponsored a team for the Bike MS “City to Shore Ride” that assisted the non-profit in exceeding their $5.6 million goal by over a quarter million dollars (the most ever raised in a single event in the 33 years since its inception).
Maintaining Network Connectivity at US Rail Terminals
Moving shipping containers from a major rail terminal to multiple destinations is complex and the coordination of those shipments is daunting, and requires a network that can ensure that shipments and equipment remain in sync.
OilComm: Solving Communications Challenges for the Oil & Gas Community
Shows like OilComm are great venues for Rajant. Not only can we talk about ourselves, but we can take what we hear from you back to our development team and keep our offerings on the leading edge.
Free Nationwide WiFi – Who Picks Up the Tab(s)?
Every once in a while, the concept of free, powerful, nationwide WiFi coverage regains the spotlight. The latest proposal, from the FCC, involves tapping unused television spectrum to ‘blanket’ many under-served areas across the country.
Of Networks – Finite and Infinite
Although the sight of lumbering, rusty freight cars may lead some to believe that railroads are an antiquated industry, quite the opposite is true. Railroads are a growth industry. We discuss why.
Sandy Reveals Lingering Lack of Wireless Infrastructure
With the devastating aftermath of ‘superstorm’ Sandy, the emergency preparedness of the nation’s wireless carriers comes under renewed scrutiny.
Taming the Mining Data Tsunami
As MINExpo International 2012 kicks off this week, we’re reminded of just how much an old, established industry can change in just a few years. It’s not hard to see how the role of data has grown and assumed a central role in mine operations.
Of Rising Bars & Changing Games
During a recent technical training session for our sales team, Rajant Chief Technology Officer Paul Helhake dusted off a little bit of Rajant history to share with the group.
Moving Earth, Moving Data
Mining is all about moving lots of earth to extract the target material. And to do it better, mines all over the world are transforming their operations – not only with more efficient extraction technologies, but through network infrastructure and application upgrades.
Monitoring Remote Oil & Gas Infrastructure – An Expansive Issue
A series of recent equipment failures and resulting oil spills in Canada has renewed concerns over pipeline safety and monitoring and environmental impact in Alberta and Saskatchewan – particularly in light of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
Wireless Spectrum – Bandwidth is an Infrastructure Play First
There’s been renewed discussion lately surrounding the wireless spectrum shortage, and whether it’s truly a shortage or a matter of mis-allocation. The calls for government to free up more radio spectrum for wireless communications are resonating again.
C-RAM: Leveraging Mesh Technology to Enhance Early Warning Systems
Although it’s hard for the majority of Americans to comprehend, there are many areas in the world where missile alert systems are a fact of everyday life.
Made in America
As mentioned in an earlier post, I recently accompanied Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and a contingent of Pennsylvania companies on a trade mission through Europe, where we met with an impressive roster of European companies and trade organizations, including a number of automakers.