Consumers utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to automate and simplify everyday tasks while manufacturers use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to increase operational…
Responding to New Demands: The Unmanned Campaign Plan
The global security environment is shifting towards great power competition: when two or more countries have amassed enough military, political and economic power to compete.…
The What & Why of Industrial USB Hubs
USB hubs, specifically those used in industrial applications, are valuable in a variety of settings. High current USB peripherals may include phones, vision systems for…
Achieving Interoperability: BACN, BFTN and the ACC-188
Communications truly are mission-critical within the defense arena. However, lack of interoperability across devices, platforms and communication channels presents one of the biggest threats to…
What Makes an Industrial PC Rugged?
Rugged PCs are computers designed to operate in harsh environments like those found in military, oil & gas and industrial applications. How are Rugged PCs…
Looking to the Future of Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6 was released in 2020, and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) is just around the corner with expected release in 2024. Wi-Fi 6 implements a number…
Securing Modbus Communications: Modbus TLS and Beyond
Modbus is a communications protocol developed in 1979 by Modicon to transmit messages between industrial control and monitoring devices. Modbus is a freely available open…
Achieving Comprehensive IoT Coverage with Nanosatellites
The Astrocast Nanosatellite IoT Network went live on January 25, 2021, making the Astrocast the first Swiss telecom satellite operator. The network provides customers with…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Water Intrusion
Part of military standard MIL-STD-810G indicates a device’s ability to withstand water intrusion under various temperatures and conditions. Rain Rain and Blowing Rain: For material…