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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 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 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 […]
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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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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Telecom Site Automation is a logical and modern extension of what was once referred to by telecom network operators as remote site management, remote monitoring systems (RMS), or simply “site alarming”. Not too many years ago there was a general class of products referred to as a remote terminal unit (RTU). These units were primarily used […]
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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 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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Preparing a Telecom Network for Weather-Related Disasters
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in weather-related disasters that affected grid power and telecom networks. A network’s grid resilience is significantly important as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of severe weather (i.e., thunderstorms, hurricanes, wildfires, blizzards). (Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)) In this post, we’ll cover […]
End of Year Summary
It has been a busy and exciting year! Many thanks to our customers and all of the hard work put in by everyone at Asentria for the progress made this year. A lot has happened in the last twelve months. Asentria renewed our website in the last year, in large part, because we needed to […]
Scripting: Introduction to Adding Automation to Telecom Sites
Introduction Scripting for the SiteBoss is a very powerful way to add features into the unit that are specific for a particular situation. It is being used more and more to add that one more thing that is needed to make a Siteboss just the right solution for a particular problem. Because scripting is so […]
Legacy Alarms and Solutions for a Simpler Migration
As telecommunications networks evolve, the equipment inside of cell site shelters evolves as well and in many cases, the existing equipment that handles the environmental alarming for the site becomes obsolete. Historically, alarms have been monitored through the transport equipment that also handles the CDMA or 4G LTE networks in a cell site, but as […]
Veterans in the Telecommunications Industry
On November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day to honor and thank all the people who served the country and for their sacrifices. In the US, veterans make up 7.6% of the total population and 10% of our staff here at Asentria. We’d like to thank the veterans who have become a part of our company […]
Mobile Network Failures – Some Causes to Think About
Technology is moving on fast forward these days as communication services are connecting more users to smart devices. Leading telecom companies around the globe are focusing on the future by building out a 5G network to increase bandwidth for faster speeds, while many worldwide telecom users face frustration with poor or non-existent mobile network coverage. […]
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