Anterix CatalyX Solution
Simple, Flexible, Secure Management of Grid Connectivity for Utility Private Broadband Networks
CatalyX®, the first Anterix Active Ecosystem Platform commercial solution designed to accelerate utility adoption of 900 MHz private LTE.
As today’s grid evolves to increase resiliency, support DER integration, and meet decarbonization goals, 900 MHz Private LTE delivers the security, control and performance for utilities to deliver clean and affordable energy safely. An important aspect of wireless broadband deployment is supporting a wide array of fixed grid endpoints and mobile devices. With the increased proliferation of connected sensors and intelligent grid devices, utilities need a solution that integrates all aspects of connectivity management, making it simple, flexible, and secure.
Commercial
Broadband Coverage
Utilizing available commercial connection, extending private network coverage in gap areas.
Private to
Public Roaming
Support for private to public networks providing back-up connectivity during private network downtime.
Connectivity
Management
Controlling and securely connecting fixed grid endpoints and mobile devices across the network.
State-of-the-art
SIM Support
Secure, scalable remote provisioning of devices with zero touch transition of devices from commercial to private networks.
What Is CatalyX?
CatalyX, the first Anterix Active Ecosystem Platform commercial offer, is a turnkey connectivity management solution that helps utilities realize the benefits of private broadband networks, while leveraging commercial broadband. CatalyX simplifies connectivity management by integrating state-of-the-art SIM technology, device SIM management, and private to public roaming to deliver the flexibility and security that utilities require.
Utilities can now efficiently and securely deploy and manage smart grid devices on a private network while optimizing broadband coverage in their service territories. CatalyX provides control and visibility of devices, whether they are connected to the private or public radio access network. With CatalyX, utilities can manage each device SIM remotely, which can reduce operational costs and risks. Through a single dashboard, all aspects of device connectivity can be monitored and managed including connecting to both public and private networks. Utilities can achieve available coverage at service location, by connecting to the private LTE network, and roaming on multiple carrier commercial networks.
How Can CatalyX Help Utilities?
CatalyX supports utilities in their private LTE journey by:
- accelerating onboarding of devices during the network deployment,
- extending the private network coverage in gap areas and,
- providing back-up connectivity during private network downtime. From their private LTE network, utilities can seamlessly connect devices to commercial networks for primary coverage or as a fallback, helping them achieve the network coverage and resiliency that is required for mission critical grid applications.
CatalyX is the first of many applications as part of the Anterix Active Ecosystem platform. Working collectively with our Utility Strategic Advisory Board (USAB), Anterix continues to identify requirements for the utility industry to enable a broader suite of applications.
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Private to Public Roaming
Augments a 900 MHz Private LTE network with the capability to roam on multiple carrier networks—delivering available commercial connectivity across a utility service area. Provides broadband connectivity during the buildout of private coverage, extends the private network where utility has coverage gaps and delivers a fallback solution, helping ensure the network resiliency that is required for mission critical grid applications.
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Connectivity Manager
Provides a complete cloud-based solution for the lifecycle management of private SIMs. Through a single web-based portal, utilities can streamline operations by managing and monitoring device connectivity, subscriber access, data usage, dynamically creating and remotely updating profiles, and utilizing dashboards for reporting and APIs for bulk transactions.
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Professional Services
Leverages Anterix expertise to deliver a fully integrated solution with utilities IT and telecom network environments. The Anterix Active Ecosystem Program supports the testing and integration of 900MHz -certified devices for deployment of utility private broadband.
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State-of-the-art SIMs
Provides physical SIMs, including eSIMs.
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Private to Public Roaming
Augments a 900 MHz Private LTE network with the capability to roam on multiple carrier networks—delivering available commercial connectivity across a utility service area. Provides broadband connectivity during the buildout of private coverage, extends the private network where utility has coverage gaps and delivers a fallback solution, helping ensure the network resiliency that is required for mission critical grid applications.
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Connectivity Manager
Provides a complete cloud-based solution for the lifecycle management of private SIMs. Through a single web-based portal, utilities can streamline operations by managing and monitoring device connectivity, subscriber access, data usage, dynamically creating and remotely updating profiles, and utilizing dashboards for reporting and APIs for bulk transactions.
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State-of-the-art SIMs
Provides physical SIMS, including eSIMs, supporting the transition from public to private coverage.
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Professional Services
Leverages Anterix expertise to deliver a fully integrated solution with utilities IT and telecom network environments. The Anterix Active Ecosystem Program supports the testing and integration of 900 MHz-certified devices for deployment of utility private broadband.
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Private to Public Roaming
Augments a 900 MHz Private LTE network with the capability to roam on multiple carrier networks—delivering available commercial connectivity across a utility service area. Provides broadband connectivity during the buildout of private coverage, extends the private network where utility has coverage gaps and delivers a fallback solution, helping ensure the network resiliency that is required for mission critical grid applications.
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Connectivity Manager
Provides a complete cloud-based solution for the lifecycle management of private SIMs. Through a single web-based portal, utilities can streamline operations by managing and monitoring device connectivity, subscriber access, data usage, dynamically creating and remotely updating profiles, and utilizing dashboards for reporting and APIs for bulk transactions.
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State-of-the-art SIMs
Provides physical SIMS, including eSIMs, supporting the transition from public to private coverage.
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Professional Services
Leverages Anterix expertise to deliver a fully integrated solution with utilities IT and telecom network environments. The Anterix Active Ecosystem Program supports the testing and integration of 900 MHz-certified devices for deployment of utility private broadband.
CatalyX Value to Utilities
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Supports immediate deployment of devices on private networks that use commercial coverage until the private LTE network is build out
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Streamlines operations with its Cloud based solution that activates and remotely provisions devices, manages subscriber access, authentication, and configuration
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Simplifies management with its web-based dashboards and reporting portal and APIs for bulk transactions and integration
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Supports zero touch transition from public to private coverage with state-of-the-art SIM technology, connecting devices to commercial coverage first and private LTE coverage when ready
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Eliminates the need for truck roll for device reconfiguration with the added benefit of redundant connectivity for the life of the asset
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Extends current device investment avoiding early replacements
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Provides access to available commercial connections across utility service areas, enabling customized roaming plans—ability to change cellular provider over the lifecycle of the device without changing physical SIM
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Enables seamless evolution to private LTE, providing a private core that connects to commercial RAN with easy transition to utility owned private core and RAN
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Accelerates 900 MHz private LTE network and device deployments, simplifying transition and helping to mitigate cost and risks
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Employs multiple layers of security at every level of the solution including device endpoints, network, and platform
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Supported by a robust ecosystem of approved 900 MHz devices, and professional services to guide systems integration, and device testing and integration
The Anterix Active Ecosystem members listed below all have CatalyX® approved devices.
The Anterix Active Ecosystem Program supports the CatalyX solution with the development of a robust set of devices that are 900 MHz compatible.
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