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.

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.

With the devastating aftermath of ‘superstorm’ Sandy, the emergency preparedness of the nation’s wireless carriers comes under renewed scrutiny.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It seems that every year there is a rash of stories touting the coming era of “intelligent autos.” Print, TV and online outlets typically starting running these pieces shortly after the major U.S. auto shows.
