Espressif: The King of IoT

29 July 2024

Espressif, the Chinese powerhouse, dominates the world of IoT devices, particularly in office environments. Known among geeks for the wildly popular ESP32 chipset, Espressif has become a staple in creating simple Home Assistant devices like ESPhome and ESPresense. However, beyond the DIY community, Espressif leads the market in professional and enterprise hardware as well. Many internet-connected devices, including EV chargers, rely on Espressif chipsets… And I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of them use the very well documented, super popular, and easily available ESP32 as well.

Case Study: Enhancing Connectivity at Pegasus Park for Cobelpro

22 July 2024

FlatTurtle partnered with Cobelpro to enhance the connectivity at Pegasus Park, providing high-speed internet, secure WiFi, and vendor equipment integration. The project ensured reliable connectivity, including long-distance WiFi links and coverage in areas with limited cell signals, such as parking spaces. Continuous improvements have made Pegasus Park a highly sought-after business location.

Pegasus Outdoor WiFi

18 July 2024

Looks like every time we’re working on the Pegasus rooftops it’s terrible weather. 🌧️

WiFi Upgrade at Pegasus: Embracing Modern Connectivity

It’s been a while, but we haven’t had the opportunity to talk about it yet — a couple of months ago (as you can see from the nice weather), FlatTurtle undertook a significant upgrade project at Pegasus, replacing End-of-Life (EoL) WiFi access points (AP). This upgrade encompassed all outdoor APs as well as some indoor units, bringing the entire network up to modern standards.

WiFi in Technical Rooms

16 July 2024

Installing WiFi in Technical Rooms

At FlatTurtle, we always push to install WiFi access points inside IT stores and technical rooms. While these areas aren’t publicly facing, many of our friends and colleagues (fellow technicians) spend significant time working there, dealing with servers, racks, HVAC, circuit boards, and other equipment. These rooms are often “deep inside” buildings with little to no cell connectivity. Working and troubleshooting without connectivity can be a real hassle. Providing stable wireless internet in these spaces helps them do their work as best as they can and removes connectivity hurdles.

Astridplein

12 July 2024

New Location in Antwerp: Astridplein

We’re thrilled to announce our latest location in Antwerp: Astridplein. At this prime office space, FlatTurtle has installed a beautiful screen in the entrance hall, providing essential information and announcements. We also offer public WiFi for tenants and visitors, ensuring seamless connectivity for everyone. Additionally, FlatTurtle manages the entire internet connection, delivering reliable and efficient service.

Case Study: Timely Detection of Network Issues Through Monitoring

9 July 2024

FlatTurtle resolved a network performance issue at a large site in Ghent using advanced monitoring tools. The issue was caused by a faulty third-party switch sending broken packets, leading to high CPU usage and network disruptions. The case highlights the importance of reliable monitoring and hardware, as well as avoiding mismatched network providers.

Embracing Connected Cars and EV Chargers

5 July 2024

The Rise of Connected Cars and EV Chargers

As technology continues to advance, the importance of stay ahead of the curve cannot be overstated. For property managers and property owners, this means thinking beyond traditional amenities and considering the needs of modern, connected and electric vehicles (like Teslas). Here’s why connected cars and EV chargers are shaping the future of parking spaces and what you need to know to stay ahead.

New Site

3 July 2024

FlatTurtle Launches New Site: FlatTurtle.com

We recently launched our new website, flatturtle.com, but we’ve been too busy to blog about it until now. Sorry, not sorry. :)

FlatTurtle offers a comprehensive range of services tailored for property and facility managers to enhance the commercial real estate they oversee:

• Managed Internet Access: From procurement to installation and ongoing management, we ensure all your devices, whether internet-connected or not, are seamlessly integrated.
• WiFi Solutions: Robust and reliable WiFi for public spaces and coworking areas, keeping everyone connected.
• Hardware and Equipment: From desktops and laptops for receptionists to Sonos devices in fitness areas and AV equipment for meeting rooms, we’ve got you covered.
• Digital Signage: Our standout product, delivering top-notch digital communication and signage for shared spaces.

Proof of Concept at Etterbeek Station

2 July 2024

About a month ago, we embarked on a proof of concept at the Etterbeek NMBS station in collaboration with Stoomlink (recently rebranded to Belgian Mobility Company). They handle the content while we manage the hardware and connectivity.

Multimodal transport

The goal of the project is to give travelers all the needed information at a single glance: you’ll be able to see your transit information when disembarking the train and heading to a bus or tram. Run or walk?

New Blog

1 July 2024

Long Time, No Blog

Hey everyone,

As Spring came to an end and Summer is in town, it was time for some cleaning up… :)

It’s been years since we at FlatTurtle last blogged. But don’t take our silence as a sign of inactivity. Quite the contrary!

We’ve been incredibly busy. However, I must admit we’ve somewhat neglected the marketing side of things.

I’m excited to announce that we’ve migrated from our old Tumblr blog to a new self-hosted Hugo blog. This transition to static HTML hosted on Cloudflare Pages means super fast load times and a more streamlined experience for you, our readers. Farewell Tumblr, we’ve had good times, but the world has changed. :)