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Practical guidance for planning, building and running technology.
Guides and articles from the Inara Crest team on software, AI, networks, security, power, data centres, hosting, transport systems and IT support — written to help you make better decisions, whether or not you work with us.
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Handling permits and exemptions in load control software
Abnormal loads move legally under permit. Load control software must recognise valid permits so decisions are correct and consistent.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Weighbridge operator training and procedures
Accurate equipment still needs consistent operation. Clear procedures and training make weighing fair, safe and defensible.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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AI video analytics: fewer false alarms, faster reviews
AI analytics turn CCTV from a recording system into an alerting system — detecting people and vehicles, not moving shadows.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Weighbridge indicators and software integration
Connecting indicators to software removes manual entry and enables tickets, audit trails and links to ANPR and ERP.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Planning a roadside technology site: power, connectivity and protection
Cameras and sensors only work if the site around them is engineered — reliable power, resilient links and protection from weather and tampering.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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Designing reliable notification queues and retries
Never send messages inside a user's request. A queue with retries, back-off and de-duplication keeps notifications reliable when providers wobble.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Solar power for remote roadside equipment
Where grid power is unavailable or unreliable, solar with battery storage can run cameras, sensors and communications — if sized properly.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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Data integrity and tamper-proof weighing records
Weighing records drive money and enforcement. Design the system so every change is visible and every record can be verified.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Risk registers that are actually used
A short, owned and regularly reviewed risk list changes outcomes; a long, forgotten spreadsheet does not.
By Kennedy Ougo 1 min
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Connectivity for remote and rural sites
Where fibre has not reached, combine wireless, cellular and satellite options — and design applications for imperfect links.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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Running an ICT project with multiple vendors
Most rollout delays happen at the boundaries between suppliers. One plan, clear ownership and staged acceptance keep them in check.
By Kennedy Ougo 1 min
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Overload monitoring dashboards for road agencies
Turning weighing records into a picture of overloading by route, time and operator helps agencies target enforcement and plan maintenance.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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