KASTA Introduces New Way to Connect Warehouse Equipment to Corporate Wi-Fi Networks
Onboard equipment no longer needs to have individual SIM cards installed.
In recent years, digital technology has become essential to warehouse operations. Companies increasingly depend on it to handle day-to-day tasks as incoming freight volumes continue to grow rapidly. Reliable, modern connectivity has become a critical part of this equation, helping businesses manage their equipment fleets more effectively.
Simplifying Warehouse Operations
One important step in this direction comes from KASTA, a company based in Podolsk, Russia. It has expanded the capabilities of its flagship KAST 2.0 platform. The system can now transmit data from onboard devices over a company's existing Wi-Fi infrastructure, eliminating the need to install a separate SIM card in every piece of equipment. According to the developers, this approach makes warehouse fleet management considerably easier. When a company purchases new machines, it simply needs to configure their data connections to bring each one into the unified network.
The actual cost savings will depend on how well developed the company's Wi-Fi infrastructure is. Before deploying the technology, specialists therefore recommend assessing the configuration of the warehouse or manufacturing facility, the areas in which equipment operates, and the specifications of the wireless network. Preparatory work may be needed to ensure the infrastructure can support the new setup.
All the Data in One Place
The KAST 2.0 software is deployed on the customer's own server. Wi-Fi connects onboard equipment to the platform within the company's internal operational network. The system brings together information about equipment operations, including operating hours, events, maintenance, and operator activity.
“We see KAST 2.0 as part of a company's internal IT infrastructure. If a facility already has Wi-Fi, onboard devices can use that existing network instead of requiring a separate mobile connection for every machine. When a fleet expands, new equipment can be connected without having to provide each unit with its own SIM card and data plan,” says Timofey Konev, CEO of KASTA LLC.
A Stepping Stone to Robotics
The new development is likely to appeal particularly to logistics companies planning to digitize their warehouses but unable, for various reasons, to deploy autonomous robotic systems just yet. Monitoring forklifts already in operation can serve as one step toward full automation.
Another important area is predictive analytics and intelligent maintenance. By collecting data on engine hours, equipment loads, impacts, and the performance of individual components, monitoring systems build an information base that can be used to predict failures. This allows companies to schedule maintenance in advance and reduce equipment downtime.
Digitalization Is Advancing on Several Fronts
Russian industrial facilities have been steadily adopting wireless data transmission technologies for several years. Back in 2023, SberMobile and Apriornyye Resheniya Mashin announced a joint project to equip Russian-made Silant forklifts with a remote monitoring system based on the Tsifrovoy Transport (Digital Transport) platform. The solution made it possible to monitor equipment operations and fuel consumption, collect data from key components, and detect abnormal operating conditions.
Another promising area is the automated collection of production data. In 2025, R-ID announced a project to automate warehouse operations at MAKFA, a Russian food manufacturer. The new equipment could read barcodes on moving pallets without manual scanning and transmit the information directly to the warehouse server. According to the developer, the system achieved a barcode recognition rate of at least 99% during testing.
The expanded capabilities of KAST 2.0 clearly address several of the market's key needs. Demand for solutions of this kind is likely to grow in the coming years as companies seek to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and make better use of existing physical assets. Numerous industry studies confirm that businesses are increasingly interested in automating warehouse operations.
