Author: BaseN

::: nBlog ::: A couple of months ago BaseN decided to move to a new mobile operator, primarily due to pricing and flexibility in subscription management. Beside normal employee subscriptions, we also manage quite a bunch of data-only, machine-to-machine -type SIM cards in our various Smart Grid projects.  Our new operator has its own physical network, apart from […]

::: nBlog ::: In most energy efficiency and Smart Grid projects and pilots, we see shiny new buildings constructed for wealthy inhabitants, who drive and charge their hybrid SUVs and golf carts using state-of-the-art solar panels on the roof of the building.  This is all nice and convenient, but does not stand for closer scrutiny when […]

::: nBlog ::: In our latest customer meetings it has become increasingly clear that traditional paradigms for managing extensive network assets are becoming obsolete. This is primarily due to increased competition and subsequent need of simpler, quickly extensible and more efficient networks.  In 2001 Network Operations Center (NOC) people wanted to see bits per second for capacity, […]

::: nBlog ::: My utility encountered a severe winter storm a few months ago, causing power outages for thousands of homes. Most mobile networks, though, were still up and running as many base stations have battery and generator backups. Many people have smartphones, so they directed their browsers to the utility’s website and tried to […]

::: nBlog ::: When BaseN hires people to any position, half of the interview is always dedicated to an ad-hoc role play where the applicant is presented a scenario with components from past BaseN endeavors. All interviews include two BaseN people, or more depending on the scenario.  Compared to traditional interviews we used to conduct a […]