The Internet of Things (IoT) has captured the imaginations of government space agencies and private space industries alike. As a result, IoT is no longer earthbound. One of the most interesting IoT space endeavors in the works today is the use of constellations of low-cost, low-flying “nanosatellites” to collect data from the remotest parts of […]
Network carriers are continually dealing with the challenges of bandwidth. Because of COVID-19, network traffic increased at an astounding rate in 2020—and it is expected to continue. For example, AT&T reports that it expects its network traffic to increase five-fold in the next five years, with customers devouring an average of 4.5TB (Terabyte) of data […]
Perimeter security lighting is the first defense against theft, vandalism, and harm. Since most mayhem of this type happens in the dark, perimeter lighting should play a significant role in any organization’s security plans. However, until recently, fence line lighting was limited to the same legacy technology used to light roadways, parking lots, athletic fields, […]
We live in electrifying times—and we mean that literally! We are reaping the benefits of the Third Industrial Revolution—the digital revolution that has been occurring since the middle of the last century. Our world is now positioned in the first stages of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, complete with Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices and […]
Imagine this: You have just spent the morning setting up your home network. You have used all the latest Wi-Fi hardware and you have a 100Mbps connection. Pleased with yourself, you decide to go to your bedroom to relax and stream a movie—then the buffering begins. You call your ISP provider and confirm that everything […]
Ethernet is a Local Area Network (LAN) technology that connects network devices (such as computers, printers, etc.) via Ethernet switches and routers. Industrial Ethernet is a further development of Ethernet and is a bit more complicated. This technology applies Ethernet abilities to automation and control systems used in industrial manufacturing. It has recently surpassed traditional […]
In case you haven’t heard, we are in the midst of a global semiconductor shortage. The first monolithic integrated circuit (IC) chip was invented sixty-two years ago by Robert Noyle at Fairchild Semiconductor. This small electrical “gadget” has since become a critical component for everything from smartphones and computers to vehicles and appliances. What Is […]
As city populations increase every year, they get crowded, and resources are stretched to their limits. Today’s cities must evolve to meet the needs of their residents. Here are some interesting statistics: In 2020, 56 percent of the global population lived in cities.¹ In the same year, 83.6 percent of North American countries’ populations lived […]
One of the most common questions regarding Ethernet cabling is: What type of cabling should I choose? There is much confusion on this topic. When choosing the right cabling solution for your particular network infrastructure, you need to know the difference between the different cable categories. The purpose of this article is to help you […]
Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivers both power and data concurrently via twisted pair Ethernet cabling. This technology improves network agility and scalability in efficient and cost-effective ways. There are several types of PoE devices, for example, the PoE switch, PoE splitter, PoE injector, etc. This article focuses on the PoE injector: What is it? What […]
