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Telecom Markets Overview
Even though the purposes of the telecom infrastructure can be quite different for each of these users, from the perspective of cell site automation, they all have very similar needs. All telecom operators want to increase the resilience and efficiency of their networks.
Our solutions are primary used in the telecom network operated within each of these industries:
- Mobile network operators
- Tower leasing companies
- Wireline network operators
- Utilities
- Public safety networks
- Radio & TV broadcast networks
- Oil and gas platforms or pipelines
- Rail and highway departments
Mobile Network Operators
Mobile network operators are Asentria’s largest and most developed set of customers. We have a number of projects that are for thousands of sites and two that are for more than ten thousand sites. The primary things we do for mobile network operators are:
Power – Generator/ATS Control
The SiteBoss can centralize control and management of generators across all makes and models. We can provide operational data on fuel levels, detect fuel theft, and remotely or autonomously start and stop the generator. Application examples include remotely exercising all generators to search for generators that fail to start prior to hurricane landfall, measuring diesel after a storm event to prioritize re-fueling, or checking on backhaul availability to determine whether to run generator or not. Automation can be created to extend site life when site is running on diesel fuel.
Environment – HVAC
The SiteBoss can perform as a direct HVAC controller across all HVAC makes and models. This allows for large amounts of telemetry data to be gathered centrally, enabling identification of outliers or network-wide tuning of HVAC set points. Automation involving HVAC can also be created.
Access – Fiber or Wireless Connections
If no Ethernet connection is available at a site, the SiteBoss can be configured to include a variety of wireless or fiber interfaces.
Security – Door Access Control/Cameras
SiteBoss can provide door access control and security cameras and integration.
Power – DC Reboot
Asentria has a wide range of DC reboot products to reboot DC devices. This function is most often built into new cabinet deployments, or retrofitted into sites that are particularly distant where it is worth trying to reboot equipment prior to doing a service visit.
Network – Additional Ethernet Ports
More “smart” controllers are being added to sites and site routers don’t have the physical ports to accommodate them. The SiteBoss adds additional Ethernet ports for expansion at the site.
Network – Legacy Alarm Applications
Asentria can provide support as an upgrade path for legacy alarms. Asentria can create custom cables or adapters to enable an easy way to move legacy contact alarms to our device. The SiteBoss can simplify the removal of legacy devices by taking over these alarms with a minimum of new cabling.
Public Safety
Public Safety networks face a somewhat set of challenges due to criticality of the infrastructure. These networks don’t typically consist of as many radio sites as a mobile operator’s network, so the benefits aren’t as great from seeking power efficiency, though that is a useful side benefit. In these networks Asentria is likely to do the most complete solutions related to site security. Another priority is automation to extend the life of the site during a crisis.
Asentria products can be used in public safety networks similarly to any other network. The primary things we do for towercos are:
Security – Door Access Control/Cameras
SiteBoss can provide door access control and security cameras and integration.
Power – Generator/ATS Control
The SiteBoss can centralize control and management of generators across all makes and models. We can provide operational data on fuel levels, detect fuel theft, and remotely or autonomously start and stop the generator. Application examples include remotely exercising all generators to search for generators that fail to start prior to hurricane landfall, measuring diesel after a storm event to prioritize re-fueling, or checking on back haul availability to determine whether to run generator or not. Automation can be created to extend site life when site is running on diesel fuel.
Radio/TV Broadcast
Asentria products can help in a number of primary ways for radio and tv broadcast network operators, so applications shown in our Mobile Network Operator section may also apply. The primary things we do for towercos are:
Power – Generator/ATS Control
The SiteBoss can centralize control and management of generators across all makes and models. We can provide operational data on fuel levels, detect fuel theft, and remotely or autonomously start and stop the generator. Application examples include remotely exercising all generators to search for generators that fail to start prior to hurricane landfall, measuring diesel after a storm event to prioritize re-fueling, or checking on backhaul availability to determine whether to run generator or not. Automation can be created to extend site life when site is running on diesel fuel.
Access – Fiber or Wireless Connections
If no Ethernet connection is available at a site, the SiteBoss can be configured to include a variety of wireless or fiber interfaces.
Power – AC Reboot
Integration to other intelligent AC PDU’s to reboot AC powered equipment at remote sites.
Network – Legacy Alarm Applications
Asentria can provide support as an upgrade path for legacy alarms. Asentria can create custom cables or adapters to enable an easy way to move legacy contact alarms to our device. The SiteBoss can simplify the removal of legacy devices by taking over these alarms with a minimum of new cabling.
Tower Company
Towerco’s face different challenges than mobile network operators when it comes to managing their tower locations. The responsibilities for tower site power, security, and environment may rest with either the towerco or could be the responsibility of the mobile network operator tenants. Towercos have significant concerns with both operational efficiency and network reliability.
Asentria products can help in a number of primary ways for tower operators, so applications shown in our Mobile Network Operator section may also apply. The primary things we do for Towerco are:
Power – Generator/ATS Control
The SiteBoss can centralize control and management of generators across all makes and models. We can provide operational data on fuel levels, detect fuel theft, and remotely or autonomously start and stop the generator. Application examples include remotely exercising all generators to search for generators that fail to start prior to hurricane landfall, measuring diesel after a storm event to prioritize re-fueling, or checking on backhaul availability to determine whether to run generator or not. Automation can be created to extend site life when site is running on diesel fuel.
Power – Multi-Tenant Billing
The SiteBoss units can work with AC meters to create and deliver billable information on customer’s power usage.
Security – Door Access Control/Cameras
SiteBoss can provide door access control and security cameras and integration.
Environment – HVAC
The SiteBoss can perform as a direct HVAC controller across all HVAC makes and models. This allows for large amounts of telemetry data to be gathered centrally, enabling identification of outliers or network-wide tuning of HVAC set points. Automation involving HVAC can also be created.
Access – Fiber or Wireless Connections
If no Ethernet connection is available at a site, the SiteBoss can be configured to include a variety of wireless or fiber interfaces.
