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cable directly to the loop detector when in reality it is
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connecting to the loop detector through your new Eth-
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back to the TMC from the field, but that need did not
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always justify the expense of implementing a massive
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possible, video over IP was the only way to go. Thus the
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became a reality. Some were lucky and had fiber lines
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ready, others had to install them. Both have the opportu-
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installing your new technology and you will realize a
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greater ROI, and will have access to all the devices you
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may not have had in the past.
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This may be the last time new technology will drive
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old technology in your communication infrastructure, it
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is all part of the technology cycle. Ironically the con-
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necting of all of your older technology drives a whole
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new set of new technologies like system-wide monitor-
ing and prediction software... and that, ladies and
gentlemen, is another topic entirely. TH
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Jim Toepper is product manager of Moxa Americas’ \ e h j ^ [ [ d l _ h e d c [ d j
Connectivity Group. He can be contacted via email at
jim.toepper@moxa.com
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