Evergy and Anterix Discuss Fortifying The Digital Grid & Delivering on Customer Priorities

On October 28, 2024 IEI hosted an executive dialogue featuring Evergy Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Charles King and Anterix Chief Technology and Engineering Officer Carlos L’Abbate. The discussion focused on how Evergy is leveraging private LTE broadband spectrum from Anterix to enhance grid reliability and resiliency and building a foundational platform to…

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Nokia Blog: Pioneering 5G for utilities: Band 106 standardization in North America

The utility industry conducts mission-critical work around the clock, requiring advanced and future-proof network connections. These connections enable essential functions such as access to emergency services, remote monitoring and control of infrastructure, including power lines, transformers, and pipelines. The first successful data call using Band 106 (B106) marks a significant step toward addressing the challenges of…

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Solution Overview: Security

Every utility is diligently striving to safeguard the grid against continuously evolving cyber and physical security threats. Utilities face the challenge of integrating more devices, including existing devices with limited security features, as well as new connected devices—sensors, control systems, smart devices, electric vehicles, and distributed energy resources. The growing device landscape increases utilities’ need…

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Solution Overview: Wildfire

Solution Overview: Wildfire

Addressing extreme weather and natural disasters is a major goal of grid modernization initiatives. In many regions across the country, the need for utility wildfire mitigation solutions has become increasingly urgent.

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