Help from above

Cell towers and satellites enable people to keep equipment running.

Owners and operators generally have a down-to-earth focus when they are thinking about equipment, but these days their outlook is turning upward. Equipment suppliers are using cellular technology and satellites to send operating data back to headquarters and maintenance sites to boost productivity and improve efficiency.

Adding communications capabilities makes it easier for owners to know exactly where their equipment is and how it is being used. This information helps them know when it is time for routine maintenance, and let maintenance personnel see what is wrong before they send maintenance personnel out to a site.