Back to School?  

This year independent school districts, colleges and universities find themselves on the front edge of defining our "new normal" for the current pandemic and beyond. Balancing the health and safety of students, faculty and staff with their mission to optimize educational outcomes for students of all ages and backgrounds. 

CBRS technology enables distance learning to students who otherwise might be disconnected from critical education resources. MultiTech is here to help.

Watch this introduction to private cellular and CBRS featuring Vice President of Strategic Development Daniel Quant.

Learn how OnGo CBRS networks also support industrial networks in the energy sector with this panel discussion from ENTELEC 2020.  

Solution Spotlight: MultiConnect rCell 100 for Hazardous Locations

MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series LTE Category 4 industrial routers are now certified for safe use in potentially explosive environments. Developed in response to customer requirements to meet U.S. and E.U. guidelines to control the risk of dangerous substances igniting, these models are designed to protect property and prevent loss of life. They are ideal for applications in oil and gas production and other environments where safety standards are beyond that of standard cellular router deployments.

Read the press release or buy yours today. 

Customer Spotlight: Tank Monitoring in the Oil Field      

Chevron deployed their own LoRaWAN network to the San Joaquin Valley with help from MultiTech. 

“In the end, the economics were a no-brainer, so we just did it,” said Jonathan Polly, Digital Surface Advisor at Chevron. “We achieved a significant return on investment (ROI) and reduced drive time, while optimizing the supply chain and using easily deployable technology. In general, LoRaWAN is an order of magnitude less costly than traditional radios and wireless, so we're looking at other use cases for it, such as routine operating duties."

Read the case study.

Going Global

Introducing the new Dragonfly 4G-LTE Cat 4 global capable embedded cellular modem – a Single SKU for worldwide connectivity to significantly simplify supply chain management for global IoT deployments. This first-of-its-kind device addresses the complexity of global IoT deployments by supporting 19 LTE bands (4G Cat 4), 7 WCDMA bands (3G HSPA+), 4 GSM bands (2G EGPRS), and includes an integrated GNSS receiver to enable global location-based services.

Read the press release.

Learn more about the Dragonfly family or buy your new global model today.

MultiTech in the News

5G wireless for industrial use. 
Industrial communications is adding 5G to wireless protocols used. Control Engineering turned to Daniel Quant for answers about 5G progress, 5G benefits, 5G adoption challenges and 5G standard.
See what he had to say.

Wireless sensor combines capabilities: Vibration sensor merges with LoRaWAN gateway for continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Read how Yokagawa paired its LoRaWAN-enabled sensors with MultiTech Conduit® gateways to “allow equipment, processes and plants to use continuous monitoring and predictive analytics to detect issues sooner, and enable their operations and maintenance personnel to collaborate, so they can be more efficient with their resources.”

It's happening. Are you ready?

As the deadline approaches to transition away from legacy 2G and 3G networks in the U.S. and abroad, we wanted to remind you of some useful information to help you plan a seamless upgrade. Check out our transition page here or learn your options with this informational video.

To learn why MultiTech is uniquely positioned to assist, read this article from James Brehm & Associates.

50 Years of Innovation 

MultiTech Day in our hometown of Mounds View, MN came and went last week, but we’re still celebrating. After all, from the earliest analog systems, to the cellular heart of today’s industrial Internet of Things to the latest low-power wireless technology and beyond, MultiTech has consistently connected businesses in ways previously unimaginable – and has been doing so for 50 years.  We’re continuing our legacy of firsts with innovative devices supporting edge intelligence, LPWA, Private LTE and 5G. 

Check out the latest nostalgic and celebratory postings, including employee perspectives, customer projects and influencer visions of the next 50 years on our Golden Anniversary microsite.

Awards and Recognition

Women of Technology and IoT
Earlier this month MultiTech was pleased to sponsor and participate in the 2020 Women of Technology and IoT awards – but even more pleased to have two honorees on the team. Congratulations to Dyana Luhman and Carol Montour. You can read about these and other winners here or watch a playback of the virtual celebration here.

IoT Evolution Product of the Year 
The MultiConnect^® microCell USB modem for OnGo CBRS networks has been honored for exceptional innovation. Read the press release.