Qatargas is deploying ‘FRX-1’ radio repeaters from UK-based Fern Communications. The system has solved a created during loading operations as tankers were blocking line of sight communications. The units are now standard components of Qatargas’ onboard communications equipment. More from www.oilit.com/links/1109_20.
M2M Data Corp. now offers remote oilfield monitoring services through SkyWave’s IsatData Pro solution, a 10kB packet data service over the Inmarsat global satellite service. More from www.oilit.com/links/1109_21 (M2M) and www.oilit.com/links/1109_24 (SkyWave).
CalAmp has joined MatrikonOPC’s global partner network. CalAmp provides for mission-critical communications using licensed, spread spectrum and cellular technology. CalAmp will integrate Matrikon’s OPC servers into its mission critical wireless solutions. More from www.oilit.com/links/1109_22.
Oil and gas communications service provider RigNet has awarded contracts to Intelsat for new satellite capacity. The service hike targets the middle east, the gulf of Mexico and other locations. IntelsatOne will provide connectivity to head offices via Intelsat’s teleport and terrestrial facilities. More from www.oilit.com/links/1109_23.
A new wireless broadband standard promises to ‘open rural America to the internet.’ More on the IEEE 802.22-2011 ‘multipoint’ WAN from www.oilit.com/links/1109_25.
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