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Modular's team of mining and network experts can assist you from start to finish with all your network integration needs. Our experts have a deep familiarity with mining operations, networking, and IntelliMine® Systems to help you plan, implement, and maintain the health and productivity of your network. Because we understand that each mine site is unique, our Network Consulting Service plans are tailored to meet your specific needs and can be implemented individually, or in combination, to ensure you get the maximum benefit from your MasterLink® network system.
Good integration and planning are critical to the success of any network. Modular's team of mining and network experts can assist you in assessing your current needs in relation to future growth so you get the best network possible for your site. We'll discuss system goals and objectives, and work with you to discover optimal solutions for:
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Security: Analyze data access, authentication methods, encryption; provide highest level industry standard technology compliance available |
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Existing infrastructure: Evaluate your current infrastructure; suggest integration approaches to retain original investment capital |
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Wireless and wired network integration: Examine your current wired network with the MasterLink® wireless network; integrate Modular Ready™ 3rd path applications |
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Software applications: Coordinate desktop and mobile devices by providing the ability to access the network in the field; turn data into information in a real-time environment |
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RF Analysis: Determine coverage areas and best sites for deployment of Access Points |
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Secure data link: Determine best path for high-speed connections, maximum bandwidth, and most secure network between site, corporate, and Modular |
During deployment and implementation of your network solutions, Modular performs system verification and optimization audits to ensure your network functions correctly, with optimal performance and efficiency.
Modular personnel have both 802.11 wireless networking and hands-on mining expertise. Our engineers have over 400 combined years of real world mining experience, including extensive knowledge of pit operations, dispatching, and both wired and wireless network technologies. We understand mining operaitons, how the DISPATCH® and MasterLink® systems operate, and how best to integrate both with 802.11 technology for optimal performance. You can be confident your network will operate with reliability and efficiency.
To ensure your investment continues to function at the highest level possible, Modular offers a variety of Network System Maintenance services to meet the ongoing needs of your site. Whether choosing an individual maintenance plan, a combination of plans, or the full Network Audit, you can depend on us to ask the right questions, take the correct measurements, make astute observations, and comprehensively analyze your situation to provide the very best solution possible.
The Network Audit is a complete network audit, which encompasses the Network Health, Maintenance, Security, and Expansion Analyses listed below, and includes information on the performance of Access Points, utilization of the network, coverage issues, network traffic, and best practices for network optimization.
The Network Health Analysis* checks the MasterLink® network for bandwidth and performance issues such as network traffic, bandwidth utilization, hardware functionality, and current code updates.
The Network Maintenance Analysis* includes routine maintenance checks on items such as existing coverage and other potential site concerns. Constantly changing dynamics of pit operations and equipment make this analysis a useful tool to maintain network performance and integrity.
The Network Security Analysis* assesses network security procedures and ensures key programs running on servers are secure. Reviews security issues related to applications and other utilities running over the wireless network.
The Coverage and Expansion Analysis* maintains the integrity of the network and offers insights into relocating Access Points to accommodate changes in production or site expansion. Current site configuration is analyzed and optimal solutions suggested based on both current needs and future plans.
Training is available for customers who wish to increase their network knowledge and skill levels. Classes include the basics of networking as applied to Modular's MasterLink® system.
* Individual component of the Network Audit
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