Internet at Sea: The Backbone of Modern Marine Operations

Marine navigational officer is reporting by VHF

Only 88% of seafarers have internet access at sea. Even those who do face limits and high costs. This lack of reliable internet affects more than personal calls or social media browsing. It impacts crucial marine operations.  And while internet solutions for smaller, personal use are available, getting reliable internet access becomes a more significant […]

Oil and Gas SCADA Systems: Enhancing Efficiency and Automation

Canada’s oil and gas industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, but it’s also an industry that faces unique challenges. From the remote locations of extraction sites to the stringent environmental regulations, the need for advanced technological solutions like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is more pressing […]

SCADA Systems in Canada: Exploring How They Work and Available Options

Male IT expert in Canada using a laptop to administer a data storage server for SCADA system control.

Picture this: You’re managing a power plant, wastewater treatment facility, or large-scale industrial operation. Your machinery and processes are spread across a vast geographical area, perhaps extending to Canada’s remotest corners. It’s a challenge to keep track of everything happening on the ground, and making real-time decisions feels like an arduous task. Enter Supervisory Control […]

Galaxy and OneWeb provides new LEO service to PEARL, in Eureka

Galaxy and OneWeb provides new LEO service to PEARL, in Eureka

This article was written by Pierre Fogal and James Drummond, of PEARL, with additional  contributions from Galaxy and OneWeb.  The Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL) (https://www.pearl-candac.ca), based in Eureka, is part of the third-northernmost permanent research community in the world. To get there you travel to Ellesmere Island, the northernmost point of land in […]

Galaxy Broadband Featured in Toronto Star

GALAXY BROADBAND SECURES ONEWEB CAPACITY FOR CANADA

In a move that will bring much needed access to internet for remote and rural communities in Canada, Toronto Star recently reported that Elon Musk has some competition for high-speed internet over Canada’s northern skies in Galaxy Broadband.  Galaxy Broadband, a Canadian-based company, has teamed up with UK-based OneWeb, to provide low-orbit satellite internet service […]