Rugged, reliable Switches to provide Robust IP connectivity wherever you need it
Linux-based Automation Products for Maximum Flexibility and Reliability to allows you to Automate Key Services, Monitor Key Tank Levels and Control Key equipment
Rugged Wireless Modems to provide either a High-Speed Redundant connection or to act as a Primary line (when landline is not practical)
Automated Metering Solutions that allow you to easily retrieve key data in Real-Time from Residential and Commercial Collectors.
Automated Meter Reading Solutions
Solution:
Providing you with Real Time Access to your Remote Meters, as well as the ability to Report Readings Daily to meet Customer Demands / Government Regulations
Benefits:
Reduced Visits by Meter Readers = Reduced Personnel / Travel Costs
Timely information about Power Usage to Residents / Businesses = Reduction in Power usage and Load Demand in Peak Periods
More Accurate Real Time information = Reduced Theft of Power / “Grow-Ops” + Possible “Time of Day” Billing
Available Platforms for Automated Meter Reading Solutions:
Rugged Cellular Modems
“Under the Glass” Cellular Devices that go inside of the Collector
PC Card Based Solutions
Mobile Office
Solution:
Providing your Business with a True Office Experience Remotely including: High-Speed Internet Connectivity with Wi-Fi, IP-Based Alarm Panel Monitoring, Video Surveillance and Landline (RJ-11) Based Communication for Voice and Faxing
Benefits:
Full, Secure Access to Business Tools = Increased Productivity for Remote Workers
Secure Solutions that IT can manage = Reduced Support Costs + Increased Security
Portable, Easy to set up Solutions = Reduced Setup Costs / Downtime
Wireless can be a Primary Connection or an Automated Failover for Backup
Available Platforms for Mobile Office Solutions:
Cellular-based Modem / Router
Embedded Wireless devices for your Networking Appliance (Router)
Satellite-Based Solutions for Remote Area
Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery
Solution:
Providing your Business with a True Redundant Internet Backup in the event of an ISP failure, Line being cut or Emergency Evacuation / Natural Disaster
Benefits:
Back-up Key POS Systems = Improved Customer Service / Revenue Protection
Increased Availability to Internet = Better Continuity of Service for key Resources
Quick Set up for Internet during Evacuation = Business / Image Protection
Available Platforms for Business Continuity Solutions:
Cellular-based Modem / Router
Embedded Wireless devices for your Networking Appliance (such as a Router)
Lone Worker Safety
Workers can either press a button for assistance or alarms can be activated automatically in the event of a lack of movement...
Allows Multiple users to share the same modem
Workers can be up to 1000’ from the vehicle or trailer
Receive a GPS Position along with the alarm
Can be used in conjunction with other applications
Rugged, Intrinsically Safe
Meets all Government standards for Work Alone Management
Mobile Video / Thermal Imaging
Solution:
Using Cellular Technology to send back Live Video Feed (both Standard Video and Thermal Images), as well as to manipulate the PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) of the camera.
Benefits:
Flexibility of Cellular Network = Reduced Setup time / Communications Costs
Not Requring Landline Access = Ideal for Temporary Events / Work sites
Not Prone to “lines being cut” = Ideal for Construction / Industrial Sites
Thermal Imaging = Notification in the event of Environmental Changes, Ideal for Pipelines, Coal/Wood Storage, Utility Sites and Industrial Applications
Available Platforms for Mobile Video Solutions:
Rugged Cellular Modems
PC-Card Based Cellular Routers
Devices with Embedded Cellular Technology
"Gateway to the Vehicle"
Solution:
Allowing up to 7 Different Applications to share the same Cellular connection in your vehicle, such as Field Force Automation / Video / Tire Pressure Monitoring / Fuel Tax Reporting / GPS Tracking / Work Alone Safety Solutions and more….
Benefits:
Multiple Applications using the same Cellular connection = More economical use of Cellular Device / Improved ROI
Ability to add devices to the same Cellular Data connection = “Future-Proofing” your Business by allowing you to add Applications when you want in the future.
Available Platforms for “Gateway to the Vehicle” Solutions:
In-Vehicle Cellular GPS Modems
Rugged Computing Devices / PDAs
Mobile Video Solutions
Rugged, Portable, Landline-Based Communication
Features:
Rugged Carrying Case Available for Portable Rollouts
Two available RJ-11 ports (can be used for Voice, Fax or both)
Cellular Boosters available for increased reception in low coverage areas
Available on-board Wi-Fi hotspot
Easy to use replacement for existing bag phones
Benefits:
Easy Setup of a True Mobile Office = Reduced Communications Costs
Quick Move between Job Sites = Great for Temporary Sites
Easy to Use = Low Support Costs and Downtime at Remote Sites
Field Force Automation
Providing your Remote Workers with Real-Time Access to:
Previous Work Orders / Reports
Up to the Minute Inventory Levels and Order Status
Key Documents such as: Customer/Patient Records, Blueprints or Network Diagrams
Providing your Remote Workers with the Ability to:
Create Work Orders, Incident Reports, Inspections and other documents
Enter in Time Records and Activity Logs
Update Customer Records / Sales Forecasts
Fleet Management
Solution:
Providing Real-time Updates as to the location of Key Assets (Personnel, Vehicles, etc), as well as Historic “Bread-Crumb Trails” of where they have been. Engine Diagnostic Solutions that can be used to show Air Bag status, Seat belt usage and Driving habits also readily available.
Benefits:
Real time Positioning = More Accurate Dispatching + Reduced Driving Costs
Historical Positioning = Better Customer Service and Reduced Corporate Liability
Work Alone Solutions = Increased Remote Worker Safety / Government Compliance
Available Platforms for Fleet Management Solutions:
Most JAVA-based Cellular Phones / Various SmartPhones (BlackBerry, iPhone, Palm)
In-Vehicle GPS Modems
Rugged Handheld devices
SCADA
Solution:
Providing you with Real-time IP-based Access to your Remote Devices to Remotely Control them (Access Control, Remote Resets and Change Settings) and to Acquire Data from them (Meters, Compressors, Alarm Panels)
Benefits:
Real-time Information = Better Decision Making + Better Customer Service
Less Driving back to Remote sites = Increased Uptime + Reduced Vehicle Costs
More Frequent “Readings”= Improved Cash Flow and Billing Accuracy
Available Short Range Radio / Cellular Combined Solutions
PC Card Based Routers
Secure Asset Management
Solution:
Providing you with Real-time Status updates and Alarms for your Remote Devices, such as Generators, Compressors, Industrial Equipment and more…..
Benefits:
Real Time Alarms = Reduced Downtime + Better Customer Service
Available GPS Tracking = Reduced Theft + Faster Location of Key Assets
Better Run-Time Stats = More Accurate Billing + Better Maintenance Adherence
Possible Remote Reset Capability = Less On-Site Visits and Reduced Vehicle Costs
Available Platforms for Secure Asset Management Solutions:
Rugged Cellular Modems
Internet Hosted Services or Stand-Alone Server Models are available
Combo Radio and High-Speed Internet Solutions for SCADA
Solution:
Combining the benefits of High Speed Data (High Bandwidths, Low Monthly Costs) with Private Radio (Ease of placement, no on-going airtime bills into one package, Great Geographical Coverage).
Using High-Speed as a Primary Backhaul for Multiple Radio Connection Points on a site, such as in the case of a Cluster of Oil Gas Wells, Environmental Collection Points or On-Site Equipment tracking.
Can also be used to tracking Workers (for Work Alone Safety) and Equipment on a large, single Property Site, when combined with a GPS Solution.
Radios can be many Kilometers away from the Main High-Speed Connection
Solution can use Cellular, Satellite or SuperNet as a backhaul
Benefits:
High Speed connections allow for an Easy Backhaul for all of your Site Locations
Cost Effective way to manage your Remote Assets that are well Spread out
Easy Compliance for Work Alone Solutions
WiredTime Mobile
Solution:
Portable Bar-Code Scanners (with an embedded Wireless Chipset) are carried by your Remote Workers. Activities and Tasks are logged by a one-button scan of a Bar Code, which is transmitted back to your host in Real-Time to confirm that a task was completed.
Benefits:
Simple to use Solution = Easy Learning Curve + Low Resistance from Workers
No useful Data Stored on the device = Lowered Security Risks
Immediate Confirmation of work being done = Updated information available for all + Reduced Liability for tasks such as Snow Removal and Road Sanding
One-Button Work Alone Alarm = Increased Remote Worker Safety
Rugged Device that cannot make phone calls or access the Internet = Reliable Device that reduces Corporate Liability for unwanted Airtime Bills!
Microsoft Tag for Business
Overview:
Using 2-Dimension Bar-Code Tags to provide Advanced, Up-to-Date information for your key Remote Workers, such as Technicians, Repair Staff, Maintenance staff and more…..all of which can be read by Most Smart Phones! It can also keep your Valued Customers informed of valuable, Real-time information!
Easy to Print Tags can be placed on devices, to provide Off-line information (Repair / Production History, Site Information, Customer History, etc), or to launch a Web Browser for Real-Time information (Real-time Repair/Order Status, Customer Campaigns, Up to Date Schedules and more!)
Business Gains:
Works on most Devices with a Camera (Windows Mobile, J2ME phones, iPhone, BlackBerry and some Symbian devices)
Tags can be printed from virtually any Colour Printer
Uses existing Cellular Rate plans / phones, so minimal extra Device Costs
Allows your workers to get Up to Date information such as Order Status, Repair History and more)….Securely and Quickly!
Ideal for Property / Facilities Management, to get real-time messages such as schedule changes / Alerts out…..without having to change the Bar-Code!
Bio-Metric Readers for Access Control / Time Clocks
Overview:
Deploying a Bio-Metric Solution (Palm/Finger prints) at a remote location to record Worker’s Arrivals/Departures, as well as to Control Access.
Solutions can be Hardened to work at -40C
Can be combined with Video Solutions for improved Security
Ideal for Construction, Oil/Gas, Utilities, Government or at any Temporary Facility
Benefits to your business:
Automated Entry = Lowers Clerical Costs
Biometric Inputs = Prevents Unwanted “Punching in for a friend” + Accurate List of workers during an Emergency
Secure Access Control at Remote Sites = Reduced Theft and Damage Liabilities
How Novotech can help
Business Case Development (Working with you to determine what Business Pains can be addressed by a Solution and determining the Tangible / In-Tangible benefits vs. Costs)
Designing a Solution that meets your needs now and in the future (Providing a Platform that allows you to easily add Applications at a later date)
Helping you choose the Right Hardware / Software Vendor
Helping you Implement the Solution that minimizes the impact on your Day to Day Business (Working with all areas of your company to ensure a smooth Rollout, including working with your Workers to assist in Acceptance)
Working with your IT / Operations Personnel to help minimize any On-Going support needs
