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NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS deployment will enable in-vehicle video, vehicle telematics, and two-way communications all powered by Redline's iLTE™ line of eNodeB and EPC core software.” Redline says it was chosen for this project based on its ability to provide a complete turnkey solution including end user equipment, eNodeB’s, microwave backhaul, EPC core, design, implementation and support services. “Redline's LTE IoT solution offers maximum coverage and superior scalability with the benefit of being a standards-based technology offering mobility and high-performance communications. Built on a foundation of high-security and reliability, Redline's easy to deploy products are compact, boast low-power consumption and are designed for harsh environments, making them a perfect fit for customers across industries wishing to deploy private LTE networks.” “Redline was selected for this mining project because of our ability to help convert the customer's forward thinking IoT strategy into reality. Our simple to deploy LTE solution will enhance the productivity and safety of their operations,” said Redline CEO, Robert Williams. "Last year we initiated a program of field trials of our LTE offering to demonstrate its effectiveness in meeting the demands of robust LTE solutions in a variety of different applications. These trials are proving successful and we are seeing increasing interest from new customers." Redline expects the majority of this project to roll out in the second half of this year.  Collaborations and mergers Rajant and Mitsui USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui in Japan, in April announced that they will jointly develop and market Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh™ wireless networks, and extensive information assurance and security expertise to solve the advanced communications challenges of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), drones, V2V (vehicle to vehicle), and other autonomous applications. “With its mission to help companies evolve and achieve their strategic goals, Mitsui USA plans to connect Rajant with companies desiring to streamline operations, increase revenue, and achieve real-time intelligence for better corporate decision-making. Optimising network infrastructures is a key requirement toward realising these objectives.” “We’re looking forward to leveraging the IIoT expertise and deep experience in information assurance and security of Rajant to meet the needs of existing and new markets,” said Kiichiro Takanami, SVP, IT & Communication Business Division at Mitsui USA. “Rajant’s InstaMesh ® networking software and sophisticated military- grade security and cryptography will have a significantly favourable impact on organisations trying to capitalise on autonomous applications.” “Mitsui will help Rajant penetrate Mitsui’s global base as well as introduce us to new sectors that have yet to benefit from our advanced secure network capabilities,” Cape Town, South Africa, November 13­16, 2017 Sponsored by: Axis House, Maelgwyn Mineral Services, FLSmidth, said Bob Schena, Rajant Aminpro, Outotec, Magotteaux, Promet101, Woodgrove Technologies, Chairman and CEO. “As Kemtec, ZEISS, Solvay, BASF, Cheminova, Senmin, Mining Prospectus & International Mining organisations look to capitalise on IIoT and autonomous Cape Town, South Africa, April 16­19, 2018 Sponsored by: Magotteaux, Keramos, Russell Mineral Equipment, Starkey applications and & Associates, Grinding Solutions, King's Ceramics & Chemicals, Loesche, vehicles, they are TOMS, ZEISS, FLSmidth, Outotec, Cenotec, CHEMCO Advance Material, CEEC & International Mining demanding more bandwidth and applications on their Windhoek, Namibia, June 11­13, 2018 Sponsored by: Outotec & International Mining networks – without sacrificing mobility, reliability and security.” Windhoek, Namibia, June 14­15, 2018 Sponsored by: ZEISS, Outotec, International Mining & CEEC The companies will target shared industry sectors, such as mining, Cape Town, South Africa, November 19­21, 2018 while Mitsui also will Sponsored by: ZEISS, Bruker & International Mining create new market exposure for Rajant in Cape Town, South Africa, November 22­23, 2018 other verticals. Sponsored by: International Mining Rajant makes mobile, scalable and highly www.min-eng.com/conferences/ reliable kinetic wireless Conferences E: [email protected] mesh network    Flotation ‘17 Comminution ‘18 Biohydrometallurgy ‘18 Sustainable Minerals ‘18 Process Mineralogy ͚18 Hi­Tech Metals͚18 34 International Mining | SEPTEMBER 2017 technology, which, unlike traditional WiFi technologies, does not do hand-off, providing an always connected communications network so critical applications can be accessed in real time. Elsewhere, Rajant has announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh ® Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground commun