TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2013 /CNW/ - Redline Communications
(www.rdlcom.com Group Inc. TSX: RDL), a leading provider of
broadband wireless solutions for machine-to-machine (M2M)
communications announced today that its portfolio of Virtual Fiber™
rugged wireless broadband network systems has been selected by one
of the 5 largest publicly-owned global oil and gas companies,
collectively known as the "supermajors," for its oilfield wide area
networks.
"Oil and gas companies are demanding when it comes to their
mission critical infrastructure, so it's a significant
accomplishment to have proven in their fields that we can meet all
their networking needs," said Robert
Williams, interim CEO of Redline. "It's a tremendous vote of
confidence in our company, our research and development team and
our equipment to have this multinational company select our
technology. We have already received our first order to connect the
machines, sensors and people in one field, and we are having
ongoing conversations about building networks in six more. Redline
expects this will be a long and mutually rewarding
relationship."
The oil and gas industry has some unique challenges that add
complexities to building high-speed networks. These challenges
include the terrain, topography and environment of oilfields, which
can be found in hot arid deserts, sub-zero arctic mountains, humid
rainforests, and offshore in deep water. Within these fields,
equipment must withstand anything nature can throw at it,
continuing to operate reliably in sandstorms, hurricanes and
blizzards. Redline equipment is purpose-built for these conditions,
thriving in temperatures ranging from -40˚ F to +167˚ F (-40° C to
+75° C).
Because this supermajor oil and gas producer operates
internationally, it must also deal with a vast array of regulations
governing the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum, which can
vary wildly from country to country. With Redline equipment built
on its recently announced Universal Wireless Transport™ (UWT™)
platform, the same network equipment can be deployed anywhere in
the world, operating on the optimal frequency to meet both
networking requirements and local government restrictions.
Redline network equipment, particularly on nomadic assets such
as oil rigs that are frequently moving from place to place, is
engineered to be easy to set up and operate by oilfield employees
and contractors. Redline's Rapid Alignment System (RAS) nomadic
wireless broadband platform operates with zero-touch configuration,
automatically connecting these moveable network endpoints to the
wide area network.
Called Virtual Fiber™ for a reason, Redline network systems give
oil and gas customers industry-leading range and speeds and the
lowest latency of any other similar wireless system, operating more
like fiber optic networks which are too costly and impractical for
most oil and gas applications. These network attributes mean
Redline equipment can be used for a wide range of applications in
the oilfield, including the expanding use of machine-to-machine
(M2M) communications in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations,
SCADA networks, real-time video surveillance and video
collaboration, as well as traditional data and voice
communications.
Many other oil and gas producers also rely on Redline's Virtual
Fiber™ network systems for regional and worldwide deployments. To
learn more about Redline's solutions for the oil and gas industry,
visit http://rdlcom.com/industries/energy.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) is the innovator of Virtual
Fiber™, a specialized wireless broadband solution used to
cost-effectively deploy and extend secure networks, enable M2M
applications, connect digital oilfields and smart grids, facilitate
and enhance public safety networks, and bring Internet access
wherever and whenever it's needed - regardless of terrain or how
remote. For more than a decade Redline has delivered powerful,
versatile and reliable wireless solutions to governments,
militaries, oil and gas companies and telecom service providers
through its global network of certified partners. For more
information visit www.rdlcom.com.
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SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.