The United Nations, along with the help of countries worldwide, is working to eliminate hunger, poverty, and violence. Sustainable development and affordable access to high-speed internet are vital components in making this vision a reality. In 2015 the UN laid out the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development plan. The UN states that the 2030 Agenda is a… Read More»
Businesses across a range of industries faced massive financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but few suffered as much as Canada’s aviation industry. Restrictions on air travel and strict health and safety protocols caused passenger volumes to drop by 85%. The country’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, lost $383 million in 2020 and… Read More»
An unprecedented thunderstorm, called a derecho, recently hit Ottawa in May 2022. Thousands of hydro lines across the city were damaged, 187 hydro poles were destroyed, and 180,000 residents and businesses were without power for up to 10 days. Trees were downed across the city, and properties were damaged. Surgeries were postponed at hospitals. Gas… Read More»
In a world where security cameras are ubiquitous, installing cameras on buses to help keep drivers and passengers safe is a no-brainer. Next-generation transit surveillance systems boast an increasing number of features beyond security cameras, giving fleet managers the ability to track buses, track ridership, and plan their routes. In this blog post, we’ll look… Read More»
In April, Nadine was named one of the Ottawa Business Journal’s 40 under 40 recipients. She accepted her award at a gala held on June 17. In her four years at ROCK, Nadine has exponentially grown brand awareness and completely digitized the organization’s operations. She also secured ROCK the 23rd spot on Canada’s fastest-growing company… Read More»
As an innovator in the rural broadband space, we understand the challenges of communicating in situations where traditional infrastructure does not exist. We’re committed to bridging the digital divide in Canada to ensure critical communication is always available. We recently brought this expertise to Ottawa for CANSEC, Canada’s largest global defence and security trade show.… Read More»
ROCK Networks, a leading provider of wireless, broadband, and satellite solutions, has partnered with information exchange and cross-domain security specialists Nexor, to enhance our broadband network offerings with advanced network cybersecurity management. This partnership will enable our customers with data and network security requirements to benefit from network cybersecurity solutions across fibre, wireless, and satellite.… Read More»
Ottawa, ON – May 31, 2022 ROCK Networks, a leading provider of wireless, broadband, and satellite has partnered with Barrett Communications, a global designer and manufacturer of tactical VHF and HF radios to develop a unique communications solution for some of the most remote regions in Canada. Military, law enforcement agencies, and humanitarian groups around the… Read More»
ROCK Networks, a leading provider of wireless and broadband solutions, has partnered with hiSky, a pioneer in affordable voice and data satellite communications and provider of satellite-connected IoT services, to offer innovative satellite terminals to the Canadian market. Once certified, hiSky’s small-form-factor terminals will connect to geostationary (GEO), medium-earth orbit (MEO), and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites… Read More»
ROCK Networks, a leading provider of wireless, broadband, and satellite solutions, and Kymeta, the communications company making mobile global, announced a distribution agreement allowing ROCK Networks to distribute Kymeta’s innovative satellite terminals in Canada. The Kymeta™ u8 product family of high-throughput, flat-panel satellite antennas and terminals enable revolutionary mobile connectivity on both satellite and satellite-cellular… Read More»
