Rogers For Business & NORCAT - Exploring Cutting-Edge Communication in Underground Mining

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🔸 Visit to learn more about NORCAT: https://www.norcat.org/

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In this episode of "Mining Now," hosted by Jerrod Downey, the focus is on showcasing the cutting-edge communication and technology infrastructure in the NORCAT Underground Training Centre. The episode features several key guests, including Paul Howarth, Senior Director of Business Development and Product Commercialization at Rogers, and Shaun Mohammed, Senior Business Development Manager at Rogers. The show takes place on-site at the NORCAT Underground Training Centre, offering a unique perspective into the world of mining technology.

The video starts with Jerrod introducing the location, and he then lets Paul and Shaun introduce themselves and their roles at Rogers. They discuss the technical aspects of the cell network and showcase an outdoor cell tower, explaining how it connects to the underground facility. They also delve into safety considerations and regulations, highlighting the importance of maintaining a safe distance from operating radios.

As the video progresses, Jerrod, Paul, and Shaun move underground to the NORCAT facility, where they explore the hardware components and the communication system in detail. They discuss the coverage challenges in a mining environment and how Rogers' technology addresses those issues. They touch upon the maintenance and support of the system and emphasize the importance of reliable communication in the mining industry. The video concludes with a sneak peek at the technology testing center within the NORCAT Underground Training Centre.

Connect with Rogers For Business
🔸 Guest Name 1: Paul Howarth - Sr. Director Business Development and Product Commercialization
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howarth-664a52/
🔸 Guest Name 2: Shaun Mohammed - Sr. Business Development Manager
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunmo/
🔸 Website: https://www.rogers.com/business
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/rogers-for-business/

Connect with NORCAT
🔸 Guest Name 3: Greg Major - NORCAT Underground Training Centre Director
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-major-a067a594
🔸 Website: https://www.norcat.org/
🔸 Website 2: https://miningtransformed.norcat.org/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norcat/

Rogers Wireless Private Network:
https://www.rogers.com/business/iot/wireless-private-network?ecid=PS_E115_E_IOT_May_22_IOE_FSG735&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsp6pBhCfARIsAD3GZuYuqzZndjnB8gEoHrdf0vMMjFXa9lneTqUd6SFvg_ISFlacB7Wq374aAlVXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Rogers launches Technology Centre of Excellence at NORCAT to enable and expedite the future of smart mining:
https://about.rogers.com/news-ideas/rogers-launches-technology-centre-of-excellence-at-norcat-to-enable-and-expedite-the-future-of-smart-mining/

You can also check out the Turn-Key Communications episode where Terry Joseph discusses the installing the Rogers Wireless Private Network at the NORCAT Underground Centre:

Turn-Key Communications - Elevating Mining Telecom Solutions From Fiber Optics to 5G https://youtu.be/uwHdYTHCv7w?si=HUguqHaJoC1LK8fy
🔸 Name: Terry Joseph
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-joseph-187179161/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turn-key-communications/

Thank you to the team at Norcat helping us put together the episode at your incredible facility!
🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/norcat/
🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/donduval/
🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-furlotte/
🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaymoorhouse/

Thank you for helping us organize this episode:
🔸 Riddheka Salariahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/riddhekasalaria/

🔹 Mining NOW
Mining Now is a joint mining podcast and web series produced by CIM/ICM and Crownsmen Partners. Join us to learn about the latest innovations in operating mines to increase energy efficiency and production. We look into modern mining and processing equipment including autonomous vehicles and IOT technology. Experts tackle everything from skilled labour shortages to team building to meeting evolving safety regulations. This is the mining of today that will shape the mines of tomorrow.

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🔹 The Team
Hosted by: Jerrod Downey | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3cxVBDm

Crownsmen’s Executive Producer: Rory Bamford (Contact for Booking )
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3OD7gyj

Director and Co-Host: Gaudy Molina | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3b8Mhpe

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