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Henry Martel

Henry Martel if field application engineer at Antaira Technologies.

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  • Thumbnail for Why Network Traffic Monitoring Is Mission-Critical in 2026

    Why Network Traffic Monitoring Is Mission-Critical in 2026

    Network traffic monitoring has evolved from a nice-to-have administrative tool into an essential cybersecurity defense mechanism.
    By: Henry Martel
    26 January, 2026 | 4 minutes
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    Understanding the IP67 Rating for Industrial Networking Devices

    How can we determine whether an enclosure suits the industrial environment in which it is deployed?
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    01 May, 2025 | 4 minutes
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    Understanding the Benefits of Active PoE Switches

    PoE protocols are evolving and becoming smarter, more powerful and increasingly sophisticated in their management and control.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    15 April, 2025 | 3 minutes
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    Maximizing Efficiency and Flexibility with Industrial PoE Switches in Automation

    One technology that has emerged as a key enabler of automation is Power over Ethernet (PoE), which combines power and data transmission over a single Ethernet cable.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    11 August, 2024 | 4 minutes
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    Which Power Over Ethernet Solution Is Right for Your Industrial Network Application?

    Let's take a look at PoE technology to help determine which PoE solutions are compatible with your network application.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    02 July, 2024 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Understanding the Basics of Remote Input/Outputs

    Understanding the Basics of Remote Input/Outputs

    To navigate the world of industrial control and automation successfully, it’s important to have a strong comprehension of what I/O or "input/output" means.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    09 May, 2024 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Role of Industrial AI

    Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Role of Industrial AI

    Manufacturers need to begin applying AI in pilot programs to acquire knowledge, hone skills and achieve early successes to leverage in generating organizational momentum and gain buy-in support.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    05 March, 2024 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024

    Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024

    Fortunately, just as cybercriminals are evolving with new techniques and strategies, so are the security and information technology professionals responsible for stopping them.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    06 February, 2024 | 4 minutes
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    The Role of Industrial Switches in Smart City Network Connectivity

    Let's explore the role of industrial Ethernet switches in providing stable, efficient data transmission capabilities and network management functions to Smart Cities applications.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    08 December, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How to Calculate an Optical Power Budget for an Industrial Network

    How to Calculate an Optical Power Budget for an Industrial Network

    Let's demystify the process of calculating an optical power budget.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    20 November, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Understanding Network Bridging in Industrial Wireless Distribution Systems

    Understanding Network Bridging in Industrial Wireless Distribution Systems

    This article sheds light on what a WDS bridge is and why it plays such a pivotal role in the success of industrial wireless solutions.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    13 October, 2023 | 3 minutes
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    Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0

    Industrial Ethernet switches can help safeguard Industry 4.0 networks from intruders.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    04 October, 2023 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for What Really is an Industrial Managed Switch?

    What Really is an Industrial Managed Switch?

    Disruptive technology in the form of Industry 4.0 first brought industrial switches onto plant floors several decades ago.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    09 June, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Wireless Solutions for Access Points and Bridges

    Wireless Solutions for Access Points and Bridges

    Building a wireless network for a processing facility, automation assembly plant, manufacturing complex or other large industrial space can be a daunting task.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    23 May, 2023 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Robots in Material Handling Require Reliable Wireless Communication

    Robots in Material Handling Require Reliable Wireless Communication

    Material handling workers expose themselves to danger every time they conduct tasks such as manual labor such as loading and carrying heavy parts or moving loaded pallets with forklifts onto towering storage racks. In addition, material handling processes are plagued by human error and inefficiencies. The answer to these problems and many more is robotics.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    29 March, 2023 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Top 25 ICS Vulnerabilities

    Top 25 ICS Vulnerabilities

    Weaponized cybersecurity attacks can destroy critical infrastructure systems that support daily life. This feature originally appeared in the Automation 2022 Volume 4: Cybersecurity & Connectivity Ebook.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    11 November, 2022 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for IIoT Technology Applications Addressing Critical Need to Feed a Growing Global Population

    IIoT Technology Applications Addressing Critical Need to Feed a Growing Global Population

    Agriculture technology or “AgTech” will play a pivotal role in alleviating the building pressure on farmers to produce more by providing improved control and real-time data insights of farming operations for more efficient management of crops, resources and livestock.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    04 November, 2022 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for PoE Injectors Bring Plug-and-Play Power to Industrial Network Devices

    PoE Injectors Bring Plug-and-Play Power to Industrial Network Devices

    Power over Ethernet LAN Switches are essential components of modern industrial networks, supplying DC power to an assortment of PoE Powered Devices over long distances, while transmitting data over the same CAT5 or higher cable.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    12 August, 2022 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Three Ways Manufacturers Can Embrace Industry 4.0

    Three Ways Manufacturers Can Embrace Industry 4.0

    An increasing number of OEMs are embracing Industry 4.0 to bolster enterprise efficiency by making their manufacturing more aware, predictive and autonomous.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    29 July, 2022 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Eight Key Trends for the Industrial IoT

    Eight Key Trends for the Industrial IoT

    Antaira has identified eight key trends making their way through networked factories that have embraced the principles of IIoT. Evolution is the natural course for technology, and the IIoT is no exception.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies, Henry Martel
    08 July, 2022 | 6 minutes
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