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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 […]
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 […]
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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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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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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