GatesAir Extends AirWatch365 Managed Service with Edge Gateway Site Appliance
GatesAir announced the global launch of AirWatch365, its managed service for broadcast transmission monitoring and support, alongside the introduction of the AirWatch365 Edge Gateway, an on-premises site appliance that securely connects transmitters and related infrastructure to the AirWatch365 platform.
GatesAir will demonstrate the service and the AirWatch365 Edge Gateway at NAB Show 2026 (Booth C1046).
The combined solution represents a continued expansion of GatesAir’s global services strategy, bringing together cloud-based aggregation with secure, site-level data collection to help broadcasters improve operational visibility, reliability, and support responsiveness.
Available through the company’s broader GatesAir Care program, AirWatch365 is a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC)-based service that enables broadcasters to outsource monitoring, diagnostics, and support to a dedicated team of GatesAir RF experts. The service continuously collects telemetry, correlates alarms, and applies analytics across multiple sites, allowing engineers to identify and respond to developing issues before they impact on-air performance.
“At GatesAir, our focus is on providing broadcasters with a reliable and scalable approach to monitoring and supporting increasingly distributed transmission infrastructure,” said Raymond Miklius, Vice President of Technology, GatesAir. “AirWatch365 brings together centralized visibility, structured analytics, and expert support to help ensure consistent, high-quality on-air operations.”
Architecture Aligned for Modern RF Operations
AirWatch365 uses a cloud-based server layer as the central aggregation point, while the AirWatch365 Edge Gateway collects and normalizes operational data from transmitters, exciters, and environmental systems, including key performance indicators such as power levels, temperatures, and signal conditions. That data is securely transmitted to the AirWatch365 platform, where it is aggregated, analyzed, and presented through configurable dashboards.
This architecture enables broadcasters to manage alarms, performance metrics, and reporting across multiple sites, while maintaining local autonomy and fail-safe operation if a site is temporarily disconnected.
AirWatch365 extends beyond basic alarm monitoring by incorporating telemetry, alarm correlation, and analytics across multiple sites. GatesAir support teams continuously monitor system conditions and trends, enabling faster issue identification and more effective response when conditions fall outside of normal operating thresholds.
The system also supports tailored configurations based on each broadcaster’s operational requirements, including customizable dashboards, site groupings, and user-defined alarm thresholds. This approach helps reduce alarm fatigue while ensuring that out-of-tolerance RF, power, or environmental conditions generate actionable alerts.
Built for Scale, Security, and Operational Continuity
AirWatch365 is designed to scale across single stations, regional groups, and multi-market networks, supporting radio and television transmission systems along with associated infrastructure.
The AirWatch365 Edge Gateway establishes secure, outbound connectivity to the cloud platform, aligning with modern IT security practices while limiting access strictly to approved monitored equipment. The architecture maintains local system operation during network disruptions, ensuring continued site performance with data synchronization upon restoration of connectivity.
AirWatch365 is available globally beginning this spring. GatesAir will demonstrate the service and the AirWatch365 Edge Gateway at NAB Show 2026 (Booth C1046), taking place April 19–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
For more information on AirWatch365, please visit www.gatesair.com/services/gatesair-care
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Sobre GatesAir
GatesAir conecta un legado de innovación con una visión hacia el futuro. GatesAir ha sido un innovador en radiodifusión por aire durante casi 100 años, y hoy en día ofrece la cartera más amplia de la industria para ayudar a las emisoras a entregar y monetizar contenido.
Las raíces de la empresa se remontan a 1922, cuando Henry C. Gates fundó la Radio y Supply Company. El hijo de Henry, Parker Gates, estableció rápidamente la reputación de la empresa como un visionario, responsable de innovaciones en la industria de audio y electrónica.
La compañía siguió estas innovaciones fundamentales en los años 1990 y 2000 con el primer transmisor de FM digital en el mundo y excitadores de HD Radio (1993 y 2002), y el primer transmisor de DTV en emitir ondas (WRAL-TV en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, 1996). En 2009, la División de Comunicaciones Broadcast de Harris Corporation rompió el paradigma de alta eficiencia de TV y radio transmisores con PowerSmart®, una arquitectura verde para reducir el tamaño del transmisor, el peso y el consumo de energía.
En mayo de 2019, GatesAir anunció la compra de ONEtastic Srl, un proveedor líder de sistemas de transmisión de radio y televisión digital con sede en Brescia, Italia. La adición del catálogo ONEtastic a la línea de productos Maxiva de GatesAir amplió sus ofertas y capacidades innovadoras. La solidez de ONEtastic en los transmisores de radio DAB y TV de alta eficiencia y alta potencia también ayudó a GatesAir a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de las redes aéreas a gran escala en todo el mundo. La adquisición también fortaleció la creciente presencia y visibilidad de GatesAir en Europa.
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David Hopson
Sr.Regional Director, CALA
