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The Inherent Risks of Doing Nothing
Today’s utilities are becoming more and more dependent on data, real-time data, to operate their networks safely and efficiently. Many utilities are currently evaluating the automation and modernization of their communications systems. Utilities have a need for secure and reliable communications systems to be able to manage their networks and to continue to be able…
Read MoreRural Broadband Playbook
This document provides a high-level overview of the options for utility support of broadband internet service deployment to underserved customers. While electric utilities of all types are considering or making investments in their own private wired and wireless broadband communications infrastructure primarily to enhance the reliability, security and modernization of the grid, this document is…
Read MoreWhitepaper Storm Recovery Story from WESCO/Anixter
UBBA Member WESCO/Anixter provide quality recovery and rebuilding assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Read MoreVideo: NYPA successfully tests drone flights using Private LTE wireless network for close-up inspections of power lines
UBBA members Nokia and NYPA share video of PLTE test for drone inspections
Read MoreNokia Press Release: Service offering diversification with private wireless – QTnet (Kyushu Electric Power) in Japan
Tokyo, Japan – Nokia today announced a partnership with Qtnet, INC. a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power utility company, to launch a local 5G private wireless network. This is the first time a local 5G network is being deployed in the region through commercial spectrum license acquisition.
Read MoreNokia Video: Converged Private LTE and IP/MPLS FAN
UBBA member Nokia shares this short video about Converged Field Area Networks (FAN)
Read MoreAnterix Webinar: The Network Effect of Grid Communications
Members Anterix and Southern Company along with Guidehouse Insights were featured in a webinar with UTC on the concept of a future Grid Communications network effect and how, through standardization of private LTE networks, utilities will reap the significant benefits provided through the convergence of robust and future-proof networking technology.
Read MoreWebinar: Building Momentum for the 900 PLTE Ecosystem
UBBA Members Sierra Wireless, Motorola and Anterix along with Qualcomm and Telit were featured in a webinar with UTC, discussing the available 900 MHz devices these enterprises view as most important for grid operations.
Read MoreAnterix’s Industry Insights Roundtable: Visioneering the Private Networked Grid of the Future Part II
UBBA and members Burns & McDonnell and General Electric join Dots & Bridges in an Anterix webinar on creating a smart connected grid of the future is imperative for utilities.
Read MoreAnterix’s Industry Insights Roundtable: Visioneering the Private Networked Grid of the Future
Members Anterix and Motorola along with Dots & Bridges, Brattle Consulting, and Black & Veatch participated in an Anterix roundtable on how they would “visioneer” the intersection of smart communications and smart grids, as well as all the benefits that will flow from the integration of the two.
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