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Certified Products – A key factor for companies & customers
Certifying a company’s products according to specific standards is a crucial process that brings a variety of benefits to both the company and its customers, as well as to society at large. Have certified products involves evaluating and ensuring that a product meets the requirements set by an external authority or organization. These standards are often related to...
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There’s no need to look out of the train window anymore
A few weeks ago Renfe (Spanish train operator) launched their onboard entertainment platform for high speed trains called PlayRenfe. They have taken onboard Wi-Fi for passengers a huge step further with this platform that allows travelers to connect to a fast train’s...
SD-WAN and security implications –Part 2
In my last blog, I wrote about the origins of SD-WAN and its benefits. However, these advantages are certainly not without their challengers and threats, which all interested companies should consider when analyzing the various options offered by the market. From a...
SD-WAN and security implications – Part 1
I have written an article on SD-WAN for Seguritecnia, an online and print magazine that is very present in the private security sector in Spain. In said article, I explained the concept of SD-WAN and the security implications associated to this technology (as befits a...
How to “compile” a compiler
The compiler is a key element in developing software as it translates instructions given in one programming language (somewhat close to natural language) into something a computer can understand: machine language, made up of ones and zeros, which, in turn, is another...
2.0 Onboard Communications
Traditionally, the greatest limitations imposed on the field of onboard communications were directly related to the capacity of cellular networks; lack of coverage, insufficient bandwidth, etc. Fortunately, over the last few years, these drawbacks have been overcome...
PRIME v1.4 is ready to improve Smart Grids
PRIME (PoweRline Intelligent Metering Evolution) is a PLC (Power line communication) technology based on the ITU G.9904 specification. It uses OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology to provide an efficient physical connectivity to elements that...
Wireless LAN in public transport in Northern Germany
Surfing the Internet and mailing – this shall be quickly and simply possible on busses and trams within a main city in northwestern Germany. Passengers in transport busses within this city will be offered fast and free Internet access. The first vehicles will offer...
No, we don’t have Wi-Fi, talk to each other… It’s worth it
This may seem an odd title for a post by a communications equipment manufacturer whose portfolio includes a complete range of Wi-Fi products. But the truth is that the title refers to a photo that went viral of a bar sign advising customers to take advantage of the...
Reasons for measuring communication link quality
How can we establish reliable measures for assessing service quality? An innovative QoS solution. One of the biggest headaches for a company’s network managers is verifying that contracted service levels are being met for their infrastructure. Carrier services...
The role communications play in transport and the custody of securities
Despite the potential symbiosis between transport in armored cars and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), two factors have prevented both sectors from making the most of the opportunities available. The first has to do with the limited bandwidth cellular...
Wireless LAN in companies, a luxury or a must-have?
For some companies the question arises whether it is worth having wireless LAN in the company. Others are worried that a wireless LAN network could cause security risks and even attacks on IT systems could be easier. For those who use tablet PCs in companies, wireless...
The telecommunications market continues to make progress in 2016
As we are past the half year mark for 2016, we have decided to take the opportunity to recap on what this year has meant so far for our industry. The telecommunications market and technology are forging ahead even faster and on several fronts. A number of different...
