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Asentria solutions provide an array of monitoring, access, and control options for remote sites. These capabilities can significantly improve the operational performance of remote cellular or other types of remote wireless sites. Key Benefits • Technicians can see indications of what is going wrong at a site before it causes problems• Fewer overall technicians are […]
Introduction The ROI on telecom site automation (TSA) solutions comes from savings within two main categories: network resilience and network efficiency. Most TSA applications will lead to savings in either network resilience, efficiency, or both. The solutions are modular, so not every installation includes all the parts described in the checklist. One significant advantage of […]
Boost Efficiency, Security, and Control in Your Fiber Network Operations Monitoring and Managing a Fiber Communications Network The fiber communications landscape is expanding rapidly, and managing these networks effectively has become more critical than ever. This white paper dives into the core challenges and solutions for fiber operators, providing insights into maintaining network resilience, enhancing […]
Make a positive impact on the environment and start reducing carbon footprint now! Did you know that by implementing an energy and carbon reduction strategy, you can reduce your costs and improve your network reliability? How is that possible? Download our 18-pages free white paper and learn how: Now it’s your turn to decide how you will make […]
Implementing Power Visibility for Off-Grid Solar Hybrid Sites using the SiteBoss Site Controller Summary: Mountaintops and other higher altitude locations are excellent places to locate telecom sites due to the vast distances that can be covered from a single point. At the same time, mountaintops are difficult-to-reach sites locations that can make monitoring and service […]
Case Study Introduction Public safety networks have somewhat different needs than other networks. Especially in a large region with high temperatures like in the Middle East, network resiliency is a paramount concern. One of the main concerns with country-wide deployment is the fact that some sites can be located in extremely remote and distant locations […]
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Implementing Power Visibility for Off-Grid Solar Hybrid Sites using the SiteBoss Site Controller Summary: Mountaintops and other higher altitude locations are excellent places to locate telecom sites due to the vast distances that can be covered from a single point. At the same time, mountaintops are difficult-to-reach sites locations that can make monitoring and service […]
Case Study Introduction Public safety networks have somewhat different needs than other networks. Especially in a large region with high temperatures like in the Middle East, network resiliency is a paramount concern. One of the main concerns with country-wide deployment is the fact that some sites can be located in extremely remote and distant locations […]
Introduction The customer is a North American mobile network operator with remote cabinet sites implemented nationwide. Their plan was to build a very large network, deploying Asentria’s devices as the network itself was deployed. It was a cabinet solution, so Asentria’s products were designed to be integrated into cabinets in an integration facility before being […]
Executive SummaryRecent weather-related disasters have illustrated both the public’s reliance on cell phones for communicating in emergency situations, as well as the effect of widespread power outages on the cellular network itself. Cellular phones are no longer considered an additional method of communication for many people, instead they are their only means of communicating. The cellular network can be considered an important […]
Introduction Cell phone networks become critical public safety infrastructure during major natural disasters. After Hurricane Sandy in the northeastern United States, many cell site locations were forced to operate on backup power sources for up to several weeks, leading to generators running beyond their fuel storage capacity. Our client re-fueled generator tanks but it was […]
Introduction Arguably the most critical time to keep a cellular network up and running is during an emergency situation like extreme weather or a natural disaster. This is not only when problems are most likely to occur, but also the time when fixing problems takes the most time, has the highest cost, and could be risky […]
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Boost Efficiency, Security, and Control in Your Fiber Network Operations Monitoring and Managing a Fiber Communications Network The fiber communications landscape is expanding rapidly, and managing these networks effectively has become more critical than ever. This white paper dives into the core challenges and solutions for fiber operators, providing insights into maintaining network resilience, enhancing […]
Make a positive impact on the environment and start reducing carbon footprint now! Did you know that by implementing an energy and carbon reduction strategy, you can reduce your costs and improve your network reliability? How is that possible? Download our 18-pages free white paper and learn how: Now it’s your turn to decide how you will make […]
Introduction Power issues are the most fundamental item that network operators need to monitor and manage at remote sites. The ability to remotely monitor and reboot equipment contributes to both network resilience and network efficiency. Effective monitoring of various power-related sub-systems (AC meters, generators, DC rectifiers, batteries, fuel cells, solar arrays, or other newer hybrid […]
Summary There are a wide variety of networking challenges facing telecom network operators at their remote telecom sites. More and more systems (eg. Generators, HVAC, DC Rectifiers) at remote telecom sites have network based “smart” interfaces that could provide valuable data to help manage the network. The Asentria SiteBoss has a wide variety of both […]
Introduction Although the use of smart IP or serial devices in telecom sites is on the rise, legacy alarms such as contact closures or analog inputs are still widely used in most sites. In many cases these legacy alarms are gathered by base station equipment. As the base station technology ages and needs to be […]
Introduction Physical security is paramount for the telecommunications industry and one of the biggest challenges that telecom network operators have to face while managing their networks of base stations. This document discusses the main physical factors that may lead to network outages and some innovative approaches to prevent telecom base stations breakdown due to physical […]
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Introduction For network operators and telecommunications professionals, the SiteBoss family of site controllers offers an advanced, flexible, simple, and supported solution. In this guide, we will cover the advantages of a SiteBoss, how it compares within the family of products, and examples of how it’s used in some businesses today. Topics Covered A Preview Inside […]
Introduction Asentria SiteBoss products are Linux-based hardware appliances designed to manage and automateremote telecom communication sites to improve the resilience and efficiency of the network. TheSiteBoss products are a category of products that we refer to as telecom site automation that haveevolved from doing simple alarming, to monitoring, controlling, or getting remote or out-of-bandaccess to […]
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From BEAD Funding to Operational Reality: What Comes After the Build
BEAD funding is moving from planning to execution. Across the United States, new fiber routes, access sites, and supporting infrastructure are being built at an unprecedented pace to expand broadband coverage. This acceleration is necessary. But once construction crews leave and services go live, a different phase begins. Operators transition from deployment to operations, and […]
⚡ Power Continuity Under Extreme Conditions: Remote Generator Control at Scale
When grid power fails, backup generators become the last line of defense for critical utility and telecom sites. Extreme weather, heat waves, and regional outages can impact entire service areas at once. In these scenarios, power continuity depends on more than visibility. It requires local control that can act immediately, even when network connectivity is […]
🔍 Navigating the Future of Utility Networks: Smarter Operations with Edge Data and Site Automation
By John Neely, Director of Business Development – Americas, Asentria LLC. Utility networks are becoming more complex as electrification accelerates worldwide. Smart grids, electric transportation, distributed energy, and large sensor deployments now push infrastructure to operate under higher load and stricter reliability expectations. At the same time, climate-driven events are increasing the frequency and severity […]
From Monitoring to Autonomy: Unlocking Real Network Control with Edge Data
Today’s telecom networks are more distributed, complex, and mission-critical than ever. From rural fiber huts to mountaintop shelters, operators face increasing pressure to do more with less. At the same time, they must ensure uptime, energy efficiency, and SLA compliance. Many operators still only depend on older visibility tools such as SNMP traps, dry contacts, […]
Why Open RAN Needs a Smarter Site Controller
Enabling vendor-neutral integration and edge control with the SiteBoss® Site Controller As Open RAN architectures gain momentum, telecom operators are redesigning their networks to be more modular, interoperable, and vendor-flexible. But behind the excitement of decoupling software from hardware lies a fundamental question: Who – or what – controls the rest of the site? Power systems, […]
Asentria Joins Trystar, Strengthening Capabilities in Monitoring and Controls Solutions
Seattle, Washington. – September 15, 2025 Asentria Corporation announces today that it has been acquired by Trystar, LLC, a leading provider of custom, electrical power resiliency solutions. The acquisition positions Asentria’s products and expertise within Trystar’s broader portfolio of monitoring and controls technologies, expanding its ability to serve the telecommunications, data center, commercial, industrial, and […]
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