Supporting Autonomy with a mission-critical network
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While mining applications initially required only basic telemetry to transmit data, the rise of more complex applications, including fleet management, resulted in a requirement for better performing networks.
The recent introduction of remote control and autonomous applications just increased the difficulty of the challenge.
Productivity performance – It all starts with converging IT and OT
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In its 2017 report titled ‘Digital in Mining: Progress … and Opportunity’, Accenture reported that “56% [of mines were] considering merging their IT and OT groups within the next 12 months’. While significant progress has been achieved, the two groups are still learning to work together at most sites to address common issues around wireless network reliability, mobile data access and cybersecurity among others.
The distinct functions each group is accountable for has a lot to do with this difficult merge. It’s however critical to review the silver lining in converging IT and OT when it comes to the digital mine – enhanced productivity through real time data access provided by a reliable wireless network and reduced technology Capex.
Wireless Networks. Why technology brand never comes first.
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While it’s often a desire, there is rarely one technology that fits all. And wireless technology is no different in this context. Selection of the right wireless technology to meet the demands and scale of your environment, applications and data requirements really need to be considered before one starts looking at technology for your business.
This is a process that we typically break into 3 stages. The first stage, the discovery process, covers 3 main specific aspects about your business.
3D-P Introduces Its Bi-Annual Advanced Wireless Network Training
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Since your mine relies on real-time access to production and asset-health data, the reliability of your mine’s wireless network is critical. And wireless networking in the mining environment presents a unique set of challenges.
Microsoft, 3D-P and Snowden Collaborate to Address Common IoT Challenges
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With the low hanging fruit gone, collaboration is becoming essential to achieve the next wave of productivity improvement. Microsoft, 3D-P and Snowden have recently started a pragmatic and innovative technology collaboration dedicated to address the common Internet of Things (IoT) challenges faced by the mining industry.
From Connected IoT to Smart IoT
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The mining industry has ever increasing requirements for access to productivity and asset health information from in-pit and mobile devices, allowing the mine to adapt more quickly to changing requirements and conditions in the mine and resulting in greater productivity and safety decisions. The collection of this data from the many connected in-field devices is known as the connected Internet of Things (IoT).
3D-P Introduces Underground Wireless Networks
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3D-P is pleased to announce the availability of high performance, cost effective wireless networks for underground mines.
3D-P To Attend the 2016 SME Annual Conference & Expo from February 21st to February 24th 2016
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3D-P is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the next SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix from February 21st to February 24th 2016.
With data as the theme of the conference, the 2016 SME will provide an insight on the different types of data already available, the issues currently faced by most companies and provide some solutions on better utilizing the data available for improved productivity, now and in the future.
3D-P to Attend the XXXI International Mining Congress & Exhibit in Mexico
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3D-P will be attending the XXXI International Mining Congress & Exhibit in Acapulco, Mexico from the 7th to the 10th October 2015. If you are visiting and would like to discuss 3D-P latest mining communication solutions, please contact Eduardo Gonzalez (+1.403.850.4493 or eduardogonzalez@3d-p.com) to schedule an appointment.
We look forward to seeing some of you over the next few days.
3D-P Prime Rajant Specialist Network Provider for the Mining Industry
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3D-P is now the prime Rajant specialist network provider for the mining industry and has developed a three-tiered course around it. Click here to have a look at our latest training brochure.