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Practical articles on ATEX and hazardous areas, connectivity, sourcing and the technologies we distribute.
ATEX explained: Zone 1, Zone 2 and choosing explosion-proof devices
What ATEX zones mean, the difference between Zone 1 and Zone 2, and how to choose certified equipment for hazardous environments like oil and gas.
LoRaWAN vs 5G: choosing the right connectivity for IoT
LoRaWAN and 5G solve different problems. Here's how to choose between them for tracking, sensors and connected devices.
Why work with an agent and distributor for your hardware
For manufacturers seeking a route to market — and buyers seeking reliable supply — a specialist agent and distributor removes risk and friction.
RFID for asset tracking: when tags beat barcodes
RFID reads many items at once, with no line of sight and no manual scanning. Here's when it beats barcodes for tracking assets and stock.
Choosing GPS trackers: hard-wired, battery or solar?
The best GPS tracker depends on what you're tracking and the power available. A quick guide to the three main types.
Mesh networking explained: coverage without fixed lines
How wireless mesh extends reliable coverage across sites where running cable isn't practical — and where it fits.
Rapid-deploy CCTV: securing sites and events in hours
Mobile CCTV towers protect construction sites, events and temporary perimeters without cabling, power or groundworks.
Solar-powered cameras: monitoring off-grid and remote sites
How solar and cellular cameras bring HD monitoring to fields, estates and infrastructure with no mains power and no broadband.
Mobile POS: taking card payments anywhere you trade
What mobile point-of-sale offers beyond a simple card reader — and the businesses it suits best.
What to look for in rugged devices for the field
IP ratings, drop specs, screens and battery — how to choose devices that survive dust, water, drops and daylight.
AI video analytics: cutting false alarms and finding what matters
How edge and cloud AI turn raw camera feeds into useful alerts — and dramatically reduce false alarms.