THE CHALLENGE: When Connectivity Failure Threatens Your Business

Fortran Traffic Systems provides cutting-edge traffic monitoring solutions for municipalities across Canada. Their technology captures three-dimensional object data at intersections—tracking vehicle dimensions, geo-accurate coordinates, and real-time signal status—to help cities optimize traffic flow, improve safety, and make data-driven infrastructure decisions.

But there was a critical problem: their previous connectivity solution was failing them.

“We were experiencing a lot of packet loss,” explained Aaron Lengyel, Executive Director at Fortran Traffic Systems. “For traffic monitoring, that’s not just an inconvenience—it’s a deal-breaker. If we can’t reliably transmit data in real-time, municipalities lose trust in our product.”

The Business Impact

• Incomplete traffic data during critical monitoring periods
• Failed live demonstrations to municipal decision-makers
• Loss of credibility with potential clients
• Repeated site visits to troubleshoot connectivity issues (driving up costs)
• Risk of being excluded from city RFPs due to reliability concerns

THE SEARCH: Finding a Partner Who Understood the Stakes

“We did a ChatGPT search for the best connectivity solution and found National Wireless,” Aaron recalled. “We reached out to the sales team, and they immediately understood what we needed.”

National Wireless brought two critical advantages:

1. Deep expertise in mission-critical connectivity for industries where downtime isn’t acceptable
2. Partnership with Panorama Antennas, a leader in ruggedized RF antenna solutions for harsh outdoor environments

THE SOLUTION: Panorama M2M MIMO Antennas + Semtech XR60 5G Routers

What Was Deployed

• Panorama M2M Low Profile MIMO Antenna Threaded Bolt - Black - 2m Cables - 4 5G/LTE (SMA M)
• Panorama high-gain cellular antennas mounted on community light poles and traffic monitoring cabinets
• Semtech XR60 5G Enterprise-grade cellular routers optimized for continuous data transmission
• Weatherproof installation designed for 24/7 outdoor operation in Canadian climates

Why Panorama Antennas?

• Multi-band, high-gain performance ensuring consistent signal strength
• Ruggedized, weather-resistant design for years of maintenance-free operations
• Proven track record in smart city and IoT infrastructure deployments

The Deployment Process

“The deployment was very smooth,” Edwin said. “One of the great things about the Panorama antenna is that you don’t need a separate gasket, it just goes right on. That made the installation process much faster and cleaner.”

WHAT THE ANTENNAS DO: Real-Time Traffic Intelligence

Fortran’s Panorama-powered connectivity solution transmits mission-critical data 24/7:

• Three-dimensional object data: Captures dimensions and geo-accurate coordinates of every vehicle at monitored intersections
• Real-time signal status: Tracks traffic light timing and intersection activity
• Live data streaming: Enables real-time monitoring dashboards and on-demand reporting for municipalities

THE RESULTS: Reliability That Changes Everything

• Zero packet loss since deployment (previously a daily issue)
• 99%+ uptime for continuous data transmission
• Eliminated repeated site visits for connectivity troubleshooting
• Faster deployments thanks to streamlined Panorama antenna installation
• Restored client confidence with municipalities during live demonstrations
• Reduced operational costs by eliminating time spent on connectivity issues
• Scalable solution for future expansion across additional intersections and cities

“We haven’t had any issues or experienced any packet loss since switching to National Wireless and Panorama antennas,” Aaron said. “That’s really good—it’s a major differentiator for us. The reliability has been flawless.”

Cost Efficiency

Before working with National Wireless, Fortran’s team spent significant time and resources troubleshooting connectivity failures. Now those issues are gone.

“The onboarding process for the new routers is quick and efficient, we can copy configurations to multiple routers, which drastically reduces setup time. That lowers our overhead costs and lets us deploy faster.”

THE PARTNERSHIP ADVANTAGE

National Wireless didn’t just sell routers and antennas. We:

• Listened to Fortran’s specific pain points (packet loss, reliability, municipal trust)
• Designed a custom solution tailored to their smart city infrastructure needs
• Executed flawlessly with streamlined deployment and minimal disruption
• Delivered ongoing support to ensure continued performance

ABOUT FORTRAN TRAFFIC SYSTEMS

Fortran Traffic Systems provides advanced traffic monitoring solutions that capture three-dimensional object data, geo-accurate vehicle coordinates, and real-time intersection signal status. Their technology helps municipalities optimize traffic flow, improve public safety, and make data-driven infrastructure decisions.

ABOUT NATIONAL WIRELESS

National Wireless is a Bell Mobility distributor with 37+ years of experience serving Canadian businesses, specializing in connectivity solutions for construction, smart city infrastructure, retail, and business services.

ABOUT PANORAMA ANTENNAS

Panorama Antennas is a global leader in RF antenna solutions for wireless communications. With ruggedized, high-performance antennas designed for harsh outdoor environments, Panorama supports smart city, IoT, public safety, and enterprise connectivity applications worldwide.