MARKHAM, ON and SUDBURY,
ON, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ -
(TSX:RDL) Redline Communications Group Inc.
("Redline"), a leading provider of wide-area wireless networks for
the most challenging applications and locations, and HLS
HARD-LINE Solutions Inc. ("Hard-Line"), a leading heavy
equipment remote control supplier, today announced a successful
collaboration. Together, the companies have successfully integrated
the operation of Hard-Line's Teleop Teleremote Control System
with Redline's industrial Private LTE solution, enabling
tele-operation of heavy mining machinery (e.g., rock breakers,
drills, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers) from a remote control
station. Integrating Redline's stand-alone Private LTE based
infrastructure with Hard-Line Teleop allows operators to be totally
out of the proximity of danger, and more easily expand a mine's
progression. The system saves time, heightens operator safety,
improves comfort, and allows a greater percentage of the workforce
to operate equipment. Together, the companies demonstrated
they could deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective remote
operations, on a fit-for-purpose, secure private LTE infrastructure
designed for the mining environment.
According to ABI Research in February
2019, the private LTE market value is expected to grow to a
US$16.3 billion opportunity by 2025,
and ABI references Redline as an existing specialized network
vendor. According to Global Market Estimates Research &
Consultants' December 2018 report,
Global Private LTE Market Size & Analysis, the mining sector is
expected to hold the largest market share with a 42% CAGR.
Hard-Line is certified for installation of Redline Private LTE
networks and is partnering with Redline to deliver communications
infrastructure solutions to the mining industry. "Redline is
excited to partner with Hard-line to help its existing and
prospective mining customers," said Louis
Lambert, Senior Vice President, Business Development for
Redline Communications. "As the mining industry progresses
through digital transformation to enable "smart mining", private
LTE is surfacing as the wireless technology of choice to deliver
robust, reliable and secure mobile communications."
Hard-Line's, Scott Whelan, Vice
President of Sales explained, "As a result of our collaboration
with Redline, Hard-Line is now certified in both Wi-Fi and LTE
solutions to satisfy our customers' needs. This enables our
customers to have the flexibility to operate our products on the
solution and infrastructure of their choice."
In addition to the collaboration with Hard-Line, Redline
continues to invest to further develop communication solutions that
are fit-for-purpose for mining companies to deliver on smart mining
initiatives globally.
About Hard-Line
Hard-Line is a global leader in mine
automation, remote-control technology and network backbone
connectivity. With offices in Canada, USA,
Chile, and Peru along with a worldwide network of
distributors, Hard-Line enables the ultimate in safety and enhanced
productivity. For further information, please visit
www.hard-line.com.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications
(www.rdlcom.com) designs and manufactures powerful wide-area
wireless networks for mission-critical applications in challenging
locations. Redline networks are used by Oil & Gas companies
onshore and offshore, Mining companies on surface and underground
operations, by municipalities to remotely monitor infrastructure,
and by specialized telecom service providers to deliver premium
services. Thousands of businesses worldwide rely on Redline to
engineer, plan and deliver ruggedized, secure and reliable networks
for their IoT, voice, data and video communications needs. For more
information visit www.rdlcom.com.
SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.