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From 5G to edge, remote connectivity advancements will break down transmission barriers


Manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities stand to gain from increased remote connectivity advancements, according to Lux Research D


istance and physical barriers are hampering data transmission to remote locations, but new technologies are evolving to break down these barriers.


In its newest report, “Innovating Remote Connectivity,” Lux Research, a provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services, analyses evolving technologies and their suitability for key industries that require remote solutions.


Over long distances, the options for transmission technologies dwindle, leaving 4G/5G cellular, LPWAN, and satellite as suitable, reliable options for remote connectivity.


“The trade-offs between 4G cellular, LPWAN, and satellite have long been known,” says lead analyst and report author Michael Sullivan. “LPWAN’s low bandwidth is well- suited for remote device monitoring, while satellite’s long range makes it suitable for environmental monitoring.”


Remote connectivity solutions aren’t only concerned with how data is transmitted: Where data is processed is also an important consideration. Edge computing enables companies to strategically place data processing nodes closer to the data source, reducing latency. When data can be processed locally, as it is in edge computing, less traffic has to be sent to remote data centres or transferred to central cloud platforms for processing. This capability reduces bandwidth and power requirements and can allow


lower-cost technologies to be deployed. Lux Research has ranked the different connectivity options that are best suited for certain industries. For example, oil and gas should use LPWAN for surface equipment monitoring and satellite for onshore or offshore drilling. The best solution for well and production data analysis is increasingly a 5G hybrid that combines both range and low latency. Remote manufacturing will benefit most from 5G for predictive maintenance and remote control of robots and machines but should use


LPWAN for energy consumption monitoring. Mining and construction can benefit from a range of options: LPWAN for site equipment monitoring, satellite for site inspection, and 5G for automated machine operation. Supply chains can also benefit from a combined technology approach, using LPWAN for warehouse and logistics monitoring, 5G and satellite for real-time tracking and tracing, and an LPWAN-satellite hybrid for cold chain monitoring solutions. The utilities industry can benefit most from


LPWAN for wind farm operation and smart meters, and satellites for UAV line inspection. Lux Research predicts that 5G technology will emerge as a unifier with its ability to address multiband use cases and that satellites will become more cost-effective as they cater to more IoT services. In addition, 6G will emerge as an expansion of mmWave, with limited uses in remote communications. For more information, download the report Executive Summary. luxresearchinc.com


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he ODU-MAC RAPID modular connector with spindle locking has successfully established itself on the market. Its practical, space- saving locking mechanism is based on a simple rotary movement and has proven especially popular in measuring & testing technology and other industrial applications. Now, in addition to the existing version, this housing is also available in a smaller connector in size 2, and in black or


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white, with the white connector perfectly complementing the design of medical devices. Thanks to the 2-part shell, the ODU-MAC RAPID is quick and easy to assemble. Cable routing is simplified by the fact that the housing remains open during cable assembly and can be re-opened later, meaning subsequent adjustments can be easily carried out, resulting in time savings of up to 50 per cent. Also, strain relief can be created for each individual strand by attaching them on the


optional grid plates, ensuring increased durability and stability.


The cable outlet can be adapted to suit the application and no special tools are required – it can simply be cut with a knife.


This housing lets the user create a flexible system, with a high degree of freedom and customisation, whilst also saving time.


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