Articles and Whitepapers
The world of technology is always changing and so is Onwave.
We make sure that we always keep an eye on new technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
Take a look at some of the articles and whitepapers we have published or shared over the years right here.
Starlink for the water sector
Onwave offers a fully managed Starlink solution for those across the water utility sector. How Starlink benefits the water sector Starlink offers significant benefits to water utility companies [...]
Network Rail: Geofencing for occupational hazards
In the recent Annual Report of Health and Safety on Britain’s Railways complied by ORR both asbestos and welding fumes are mentioned as occupational hazards for Network Rail – both can lead to [...]
On a Mission: The Rise of the Project Control Rooms
The iconic Mission Control Center at NASA, a symbol of human ingenuity, has long captured the imagination of people worldwide. With its sophisticated technology, real-time data analysis, and [...]
The Annual Report of Health and Safety on Britain’s Railways from the ORR – key takeaways.
The recent Annual Report of Health and Safety on Britain’s Railways from the ORR highlights the challenges faced by the railway industry in Britain and the efforts being made to adapt and address [...]
Is Satellite the right connectivity option for your construction site?
Possibly, depending on the location, connectivity requirements, and coverage you need. Here is a quick overview of the pros and cons of Satellite. Availability LEO satellites have a distinct [...]
The end of the road for copper broadband
The news that Openreach is retiring its copper broadband network on 31st December 2025 should come as no surprise. The shiny promises that flow through everyone’s letterboxes around super-fast [...]
Future Rail Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) and why upgrading from GSM-R is crucial
FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) is the future worldwide telecommunication system designed by UIC, (The International Union of Railways) in close cooperation with the [...]
Construction industry fatalities more than double compared to other sectors as reported by Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive recently released their latest figures recently covering 2022-2023 – with 2.1 deaths per 100,000 workers reported for the construction sector. The past year has [...]
Two Space Studio scholarship students spent the week at Onwave.
Last week, Onwave hosted two students from Space Studio West London as part of the Space Studio Scholarship program. Space Studio in West London has nine students studying A’Level Computer [...]
Ten Construction tech trends
The top Construction tech trends for you to follow, from Building Information Modelling (BIM), drones and aerial imagery to artificial intelligence and machine learning, the construction [...]
What is SASE?
As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-based technologies and undergo digital transformation, there is a growing need for a secure and flexible networking solution that matches. This is where [...]
Geofencing – Mitigating Ecological Impacts in Construction
This article explores mitigating the ecological impact of construction projects with the use of geofencing technology. Construction and rail projects have the potential to cause significant [...]
Onwave faced the heatwave to highlight OWL at Plantworx 2023
Alongside industry giants such as Caterpillar and JCB, the Onwave team gathered at the East of England Arena & Events Centre in Peterborough from 13-15th June to exhibit their innovative [...]
The Network Rail and OWL Geofence Collaboration
The rail industry contends with many hazards. Working on or near train tracks can have serious risks such as: Shock Trauma Fatalities Due to this, there is a relentless drive across the Rail [...]
Network Rail Regional Trial of Geofencing For Taskforce Safety
The following article is by Claire Smith and is featured in the New Civil Engineer. As the Rail Accident Investigation Branch announced an investigation into a near miss with trackworkers at [...]
The Future of SD-WAN
Prior to the pandemic, many companies were considering SD-WAN solutions to replace MPLS technology, as it was widely expected to become the dominant networking technology. It’s not hard to see [...]
Ericsson Mobility Report 2021
As the Ericsson Mobility Report reaches its 10th anniversary, we’d like to reflect on some of the key trends and events identified in the report that have shaped the last decade. Mobile [...]
Multi-WAN Failover: Ensure your network is always on
In the era of digitisation and technology-led delivery, reliable connectivity is crucial for businesses. In the era of digitisation and technology-led delivery, connectivity is an essential [...]
The 5G Dilemma
5G networks will likely consume more energy than 4G, but one expert says the problem may not be as bad as it seems. A lurking threat behind the promise of 5G delivering up to 1,000 times as much [...]
Over 5,000 miles of British roads still without phone signal
Mobile phone coverage is lacking on 5,540 miles (8,916km) of British roads, potentially leaving drivers at risk in the event of an accident or breakdown, according to a new study. The stretches [...]
Mobile data overage: the UK’s hidden allowance problem
On average, users are wasting 3.4GB of their mobile data allowance every month. Mobile customers in the UK are collectively paying for 143 million gigabytes worth of data every month that they [...]
Solving the IoT Connectivity Puzzle
Enterprise IoT projects are like puzzles. Many individual pieces must be identified and put together perfectly to create a whole portrait that creates value to both technical and non-technical [...]
The cloud is brilliant (if you can get to it!)
The cloud is here and it is here to stay and this is a good thing. However connectivity is the key to getting full use of these new shared services. I speak to people on a regular basis who are [...]
What is a SD-WAN Network?
A Software Defined-Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a network that can use any backhaul (3G/4G, DSL, FTTC, Fibre, WISP, WiMAX, etc.) to connect all your data centres, branch offices, cloud [...]
EE announces 16 UK cities will get 5G in 2019
BT’s mobile network subsidiary, EE, will be the first MNO to rollout 5G services in the UK EE announced that it will switch on 5G sites in 16 towns and cities across the UK in 2019. London, [...]
CCTV for security is critical… and so’s the backhaul
CCTV or Closed-Circuit Television is a very useful tool for fighting crime and the threat of terror in the UK. It is mostly now used to get eyes on events that occur in a remote location away [...]
4G mobile data is not just a commodity
All UK businesses now have a sole SIM provider so that they can get the best rate on data and calls for their staff who need a mobile phone for work. This leads to a simple view of the cost of [...]
Seven reasons why your project might have exceed it’s budget
Fewer than one in three construction projects come within 10% of the budget. Consider these seven reasons why you might be overspending. In the three years to 2015, fewer than one-in-three [...]
Tech Excellence – Using Connectivity to Connect Site and Plant
Construction firms are increasingly turning to technology to improve efficiency and safety, and connectivity is playing a key role. The following article is by Mark Hansford and is featured in [...]
SD-WAN is Going Mainstream
Gartner recommend that you look at SD-WAN when refreshing your WAN edge equipment, renegotiating a carrier contract, building out new branches, or aggressively moving apps to the cloud (among [...]
Three impacts that can influence connectivity – how to choose?
For remote, temporary and transitional sites, Onwave deploy a variety of components as part of the rapid connectivity service and the impacts it can have on your projects. Every site has a [...]
What is CaaS and NaaS and who are they best for?
Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) is a cloud-based solution that provides businesses with the connectivity they need to connect to the internet and their applications. CaaS offers a number of [...]
Three ways Ofcom’s and Openreach will help us all
For remote, temporary and transitional sites, Onwave’s team deploy a managed service which allows teams to continue to use their business systems at remote sites. Making a Hybrid Site with [...]
Cloud application walk through – a complete business suite in minutes
Power of cloud for construction: speed, convenience and security. In 1984, John Gage, from Sun Microsystems, coined the phrase “The network is the computer” to describe the emerging [...]
How connectivity demands can result in site savings.
Better connectivity at site means a single strategy irrespective of location, but what of cost savings? For remote, temporary and transitional sites, Onwave deploys a managed service which allows [...]
Onwave become associate members of CECA
Onwave present at CECA In October 2013 Onwave presented at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Southern board meeting. Discussing connectivity issues at sites, we received a positive [...]