Useful Articles
Lone worker safety: a snapshot of operations in North America
January 25, 2022
Survey reveals 19% of lone workers have struggled to get help after an accident. Learn how lone workers can remain safe and connected when out of cellular range.
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Selecting the Right Satellite Connectivity for the Oil & Gas Industry
January 17, 2022
Selecting the right satellite connectivity to connect people or machines can be complex. We've built a simple decision tree to help you determine the best satellite solutions.
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Comparing the Cost of BGAN Satellite Connectivity with Field Engineers
December 16, 2021
Nobody questions the value of data extracted from oil well sites. In this blog post we’re comparing the pros and cons of both options - man or BGAN satellite connectivity machine.
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How to Improve Satellite IoT Network Security
November 30, 2021
IoT malware attacks rose by 700% in 2021, and with that in mind, here are our four top picks for mitigating the threat, with specific reference to satellite IoT. From prudent networking choices through to data usage monitoring, we've outlined some of the best ways in which systems integrators can shore up their defences.
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IoT and M2M: What is the difference?
November 5, 2021
Two of the technologies that you’ll often hear about in the context of device networking are M2M (machine-to-machine) and IoT (Internet of Things). But what are they and how do they differ? IoT and M2M have a number of distinct differences that we've highlighted in this blog post, depending on connection type, application and scalability.
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5 Ways to Reduce Data Transmission Costs in the Oil Well Lifecycle
November 1, 2021
In this webinar, we look at 5 ways in which optimized connectivity - reckoned to add $250 billion of value to upstream Oil and Gas operations by 2030 - can be achieved. We explore lowering costs through better device monitoring, choosing the best communications strategy for each application, and implementing emerging technology such as edge computing.
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Can Satellite be an Effective PSTN Replacement?
September 30, 2021
In this video we explore the challenge presented by the PSTN switch off, particularly the impact on British utilities companies. We'll propose satellite connectivity as a solution to these challenges, but this offers you a broad spectrum of possibilities, so we explore the best options for this application.
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Selecting The Right Solution Ready For The PSTN Switch Off
September 30, 2021
IP communications will inevitably require all remote sites to be linked via digital IP connections when the traditional PSTN lines are switched off in 2025. By understanding the application, the frequency of transmission and volume of data ensures the best communications solution fit - such as the RockREMOTE Series from Ground Control.
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Could your Business Achieve More with Better Connectivity?
September 30, 2021
In this webinar, we dismantle the perception that satellite for IoT is too costly, fragile or insecure to be effective, and give real-life examples of where the extra data provided by satellite IoT connectivity has materially improved outcomes - from smart farming to disaster management, environmental monitoring to renewable energy production.
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Calling UK Utility Providers…Get Switched on About the Big Switch Off
September 27, 2021
The PSTN will be switched off in December 2025. With 16 million lines and channels to manage, most replacements will be straightforward swaps to cellular or fibre. This leaves an estimated 10% of sites too far from the exchange to be serviced by fibre or broadband over copper, with many of these also requiring more resilience than cellular coverage offers. Here's what Ground Control recommends for these sites.
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Merger of satellite connectivity providers creates a new market leader
August 17, 2021
Ground Control merges with Wireless Innovation and Rock Seven to provide unparalleled choice in satellite M2M and IoT services.
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Welcome To The New Ground Control Website
July 27, 2021
Welcome Ground Control customers! As you can see, we have a new logo and we’ve made a lot of changes to our website; in this blog post we’ll explain why, and hopefully, get you as excited about our journey as we are.
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