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Overview | An Oil and Gas Company Launched A SCADA System Across Oklahoma and Texas
As a Colorado-based, private equity-backed organization that provides crude oil and gas liquids midstream and marketing/logistics solutions in North America was preparing to launch its new cloud-centric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system across Oklahoma and Texas, it realized that it was also time to replace its costly VSAT satellite connectivity solutions.
Challenges
Deploying A Reliable, Cost-Efficient, and Secure WAN With A Small Team And Strict Budget
The Operational Technology Manager at the organization emphasized the critical importance of connectivity at highly automated oil and gas sites, stating, "At highly automated oil and gas sites, connectivity is essential. If we lose communications, that site will shut itself down. We simply can't let that happen."
While the team's ultimate goal was to find a solution enabling them to deploy the WAN connections for the LACT, they also had other challenges to overcome.
Costly and Complex Information Security Solutions
Dependence on Static IP Addresses
Limited IT Team for Managing a Widespread IIoT Network
Solution
Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Service for IoT and IBR600 LTE Routers
The NetCloud Service encompasses various features, including edge computing, SD-Perimeter technology for device-to-cloud security, and cloud configuration and troubleshooting. These capabilities are seamlessly delivered through a Cradlepoint IBR600 router with built-in LTE connectivity. Additionally, some locations have implemented a COR Extensibility Dock with the router, facilitating automatic and immediate failover between different carriers when needed. For more robust applications, we recommend the newer R920 router.
Results
A Cost-Effective Solution That Improved Operational Efficiency
Benefits
Enhanced Performance, Network Security, and Fast Deployment
WAN Adaptability
The organization traded its costly VSAT connections for LTE connectivity. When configuring an IIoT router with dual LTE modems, the system seamlessly switches from one carrier to another in the event of a network outage, accomplishing this switch automatically within a brief 5-10 seconds.
Cradlepoint's versatile multi-WAN routers also cater to locations where the business requires multi-carrier connectivity and a backup satellite link.
Segregation of IIoT Data
Rapid and Effortless Deployment
Remote Troubleshooting
About USAT
USAT specializes in designing and deploying fixed and mobile wireless data connectivity solutions across various industries — complete with implementation, training, proof of concept (POC), system auditing, and on-site RF surveying services with optional engineering maintenance contracts.
Our team not only helps you select, provision, and activate devices, we make sure they work in practical applications and real-life situations.
As an Elite 5G resale partner of Cradlepoint solutions since their founding in 2006, USAT has expertly provided top-tier cellular networking solutions to organizations across the USA. With our extensive catalog of world-class routers, gateways, and software designed for remote monitoring and management in even the harshest environments — you can count on us to get and keep you connected.
Reliable connectivity translates to less manual equipment maintenance, reduced downtime, and an overall increase in your business's ROI. Contact the experts at USAT to learn how our wireless networking solutions can help meet your organization's exacting needs.
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