The assets of energy companies are often dispersed in remote, inaccessible locations that are subject to harsh environmental conditions. Arcadian Networks specializes in connecting rural areas that have mission-critical assets beyond the reach of other carriers, solving the “last mile” challenge. Working with well-established equipment providers, Arcadian Networks links dispersed assets into one integrated wireless system. Arcadian Networks leverages carrier-grade equipment that meets the standards of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for harsh environmental conditions.
A primary objective in building a wireless network is to establish a reliable communications link between field assets and the central management control system. Field assets are often deployed over a period of years, some dating back many decades. The communication infrastructure that connects these assets to the central management control system has often been added piecemeal based on the device, application, cost, carrier service availability, location and time of deployment. Compounding the problem, suppliers and carriers are forced to rely on aging and obsolete technologies – often times spanning broad geographic and environmental conditions; resulting in few opportunities to build a private, secure and integrated communication system.
Arcadian Networks transcends these challenges. By combining its private 700 MHz spectrum with carrier-grade equipment and network design, the hodge podge of legacy systems becomes a relic. In its place, a consolidated homogeneous platform, with digital TCP/IP capabilities, is created.