DPS Telecom Blog

How to Choose the Best Cell Tower Site Monitoring and Automation

A cell site is a perfect example of facility that absolutely demands remote monitoring technology. Cell sites are generally located in remote areas. Even in urban locations, no one is stationed there regularly. Learn how to select the best possible monitoring and automation RTU for facilities like these.

Siskiyou Telephone Monitors Cabinets and Lines Against Bear, Bird, and Wildfire Threats using T/Mon

Siskiyou Telephone is a family-run business that has been proudly serving Western Siskiyou County for over 125 years. They now have 7 telephone exchanges in the county, and offer internet packages and long distance calling plans to their customers as

Remote Site Security: How to Keep Your Unmanned Gear Safe

Remote Site Security: How to Keep Your Unmanned Equipment Safe Remote site security is just as important as infrastructure security. There are many good reasons to invest in an effective security system for your remote telecom sites. Most of them can

How a State DOT Monitors its Communication Sites and Trailers

I just returned from a trip to visit 5 different DPS clients. The 5 clients covered most of the range of DPS clients, from a small rural telephone company to large government agencies. I also visited the state's Department of Transportation to learn what they think about DPS gear and how they use it to remotely monitor sites and trailers.

Monitoring Door and Panic Button Alarm System for a Casino

I'm currently working on a surveillance project with a casino in Iowa. We frequently furnish casinos for their surveillance and security needs. If you're thinking about implementing, improving, and/or expanding a surveillance monitoring system, it might

Buying a Data Center Monitoring System

When considering the purchase of a data center monitoring system for asset management, there are several things to look for. This is a system that's supposed to last 10 years or more, so it's a purchase decision that you'll want to get right.

Remote Power Switch DC: Reboot and Power Cycle DC Devices

What you need is a reliable industrial-grade PDU with remote access. A switched PDU will make power control of your site as effortless as a few clicks from your desk. It might also integrate with an SNMP manager or other centralized controller.

How to Buy the Best HVAC Controllers for your Remote Sites

Choose HVAC controllers can feel like a complex job, particularly if this is your first time shopping for one. Let's review the fundamentals so you can make the best possible choice.

How to Plan and Buy Remote Server Monitoring Tools

The first step in purchasing and planning for remote server monitoring is to research the different types of products that are available. There are a variety of options, from free open-source solutions to commercial enterprise-level products. You must understand your requirements and apply these best practices to make the right purchase decision.

Uninterruptible Power Supply Monitoring Guide

You can't rely on a single power source to keep your critical equipment running at all times. To prevent downtime of your networking equipment, you'll need an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).