Oops! Somebody forgot that walkie talkies have a limited range, including upward! The worker bees on the 2,275 foot Burj Dubai monster transformer discovered their bosses and coworkers couldn't hear their communications. This caused some safety issues when workers leaned over the edge to yell down to the ground for more instructions.
Samsung Corp., the main contractor, made a new link-up called mesh networks, similar to mobiles, but local only. For that they used a company called Firetide, using several Wi-Fi-enabled VoIP phones over a HotPort wireless mesh, which also serves as the transport for the security video in the site.
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Burj Dubai Gets Firetide Mesh
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Mesh Networks - Mesh networks can solve communication problems in high-rise constructions creating opportunity for VoIP phone manufacturers and wireless network solution providers.
2. Vertical Communications - The need for reliable communication in tall constructions creates a new market for communication tower manufacturers and antenna solution providers.
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Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Wireless mesh phone networks can be a solution for communication gaps in industries such as construction, mining, and oil and gas.
2. Construction - The need for reliable communication in high-rise constructions creates a new market for wireless network solution providers and communication tower manufacturers.
3. Security - The use of wireless mesh networks for transport of security video in construction sites can create opportunities for software companies and hardware providers specializing in wireless network security.