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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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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. […]
Telcos are Joining the Green Revolution
Climate change is one of the most significant issues of our times and a real threat to our global security. If we look specifically at the carbon footprint of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector alone, it is currently making up around 1.5% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A paper published in the […]
Telecom Site Automation – Managing Networks of Site Automation Devices
How do you manage a network of SiteBoss appliances once deployed in the field? The SiteBoss appliances are devices used within a telecom network operator’s network of edge communications sites. These intelligent devices normalize data from a variety of power, security, and environmental sub-systems located in these sites — a more detailed description of this […]
The ROI on Telecom Site Automation Solutions
Many operators ask us about the return on investment (ROI) for implementing telecom site automation (TSA) solutions. On occasion, Asentria has created ROI calculations for specific operators based on their estimates of costs on truck rolls, network downtime, fuel theft, and more. TSA solution savings comes from two main categories: network resilience and network efficiency. […]
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