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Identifying a Cost-Effective Wastewater Treatment Plant Monitoring System

There's a reason why stories about the water in Flint draw so much attention. Especially in America, in the 21st century, people expect clean water. They expect basic sanitation. And, they expect clean water to flow through the taps. This clean, disease-free water is staggeringly new in human history, and that advancement is created by modern wastewater treatment plants. It's not a stretch to say that...

Is a Low-Cost SCADA System Right For Me?

When searching for a SCADA system to give visibility over your network, it's important to know the differences between low-cost and full/normal price options. Learn the pros and cons of a low-cost SCADA, so you can make sure it's right for you.

How to Monitor Beacon Lights Remotely

A tower light failure stops your daily actions, and increases your risk of heavy fines and liability. Learn how to properly remote monitor tower lights with an effective system.

Top 3 SCADA Attack Prevention Strategies

With increased automation of network systems, SCADA security is a growing concern. It's vital that your SCADA data and devices are protected. Take a look at the top three SCADA attack prevention strategies.

How SCADA Systems Can Be Used in Different Industries

Are you new to the SCADA world? If you need to deploy a new SCADA system, then you need to fully understand how to apply its monitoring and control capabilities to your specific scenario. Learn how to use a SCADA system.

Beacon Light Monitoring: Automatic Monitoring Vs. Hiring 24 Hour Staff

To avoid fines and accidents, monitoring beacon lights is mandatory. There are two ways you can do this: deploying an automatic monitoring system or hiring 24 hour staff. To decide which one is best for you, learn the pros and cons of each option.

Temperature Monitoring System: How it Works & How to Choose

Remote temperature monitoring is most commonly used in telecommunication or IT environments where computer equipment must work with high reliability and high visibility for many years. This kind of monitoring protects you from...

NOC Best Practices for Remote Monitoring

A Network Operations Center (NOC) forms the vital link between detecting a network issue and implementing a solution. But how do you set up an effective NOC that avoids common (and expensive) mistakes? If you already have a NOC center, what can you do improve its performance? Learn NOC centers best practices for remote monitoring.

How Much Does an SNMP Manager Cost?

You've decided that it's time for better remote monitoring visibility of your sites. You're doing research about the best SNMP managers, the capacity requirements of the site you're monitoring, comparing free vs. paid, and trying to get an understanding of that perfect-fit setup for your sites. However, the question that's always in the back of your mind - and in the mind of your boss - is how much will an SNMP manager cost?

Pros and Cons of a Network Operations Centre

A Network Operations Centre (NOC) is a centralized location where operators directly support the efforts of remote monitoring your network and responding to potential problems. It forms the core of most medium or...