Tower & Site

State OKs first wireless mine system

The state approved a wireless communication system for use in 177 underground coal mines. Go to full story… …

Companies partner on rapid-response communication solution

Alcatel-Lucent subsidiary LGS and systems integrator PacStar are working together to provide the U.S. Army Reserve Command in Fort McPherson, Ga., with a rapid-response cellular solution. The solution includes the LGS tactical base-station router and …

Researchers transfer power wirelessly

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science recently demonstrated a wireless power transfer. The team was able to light a 60 W light bulb from a power source 7 …

Rural users put on hold with poor cell service

In rural areas where cellular signals are scarce, more communities are putting pressure on wireless companies to erect towers. Go to full story… …

Solar-powered surveillance cameras unveiled

Hark Tower Systems introduced the VCR100, VCR80 and FFV90 wireless surveillance cameras. The cameras provide real-time video feeds and use motion, thermal and/or night vision sensors to activate alarm points, according to the company. The cameras can be …

Wireless network captures temperature, humidity data

San Ramon, Calif.-based Grape Networks has deployed a wireless sensor network for an agricultural company located in California’s Central Valley. The network covers more than 50 acres and consists of more than 200 wireless sensors that capture …

Medical center adopts wireless system

Richardson, Texas-based InnerWireless announced that Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton, Colo., will deploy the company’s medical-grade wireless system into its new 50-acre campus medical center. The product supports Wi-Fi, VoIP, first-responder …

Companies collaborate on new console

Siemens Communications and Catalyst Communications Technologies will integrate Catalyst’s radio-over-IP technology into Siemens HiPath Dispatch command-and-control center. The new technology will provide a single console and user interface that can link …

Meraki develops solar Wi-Fi

California-based Meraki Networks has developed a solar-powered Wi-Fi technology. Go to full story… …

Panasonic launches another rugged laptop

Panasonic introduced the Toughbook 52, the newest addition to its line of ruggedized laptops. It is constructed of magnesium alloy, includes a shock-mounted screen, has a battery life of approximately 4 to 6 hours and is certified to the MIL-STD-810F …

State OKs first wireless mine system

Companies partner on rapid-response communication solution

Researchers transfer power wirelessly

Rural users put on hold with poor cell service

Solar-powered surveillance cameras unveiled

Wireless network captures temperature, humidity data

Medical center adopts wireless system

Companies collaborate on new console

Meraki develops solar Wi-Fi

Panasonic launches another rugged laptop

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