Utilities

Modernizing the Mission Critical Networks Used by Utilities


Ribbon offers a comprehensive suite of field-proven products and processes, drawing on over 20 years of experience in helping utility customers evolve their mission critical OT networks. NPT’s unique, multi-stack MPLS combined with Circuit Emulation (CES) capabilities and robust, customizable migration processes enable utilities to confidently migrate their legacy SDH/SONET networks. The resulting packet transport network (PTN) is agile enough to meet future needs while maintaining support for legacy interfaces for as long as necessary.

Ribbon’s multi-stack MPLS facilitates continuous evolution of the packet transport network (PTN), allowing the PTN to be transition from simple Layer 2 and MEF services provided by MPLS-TP and Carrier Ethernet to newer services requiring SR-TE, EVPN, and Layer 3 VPN.

With a modern PTN in place, utilities can easily support IT/OT convergence and even evolve to become a Utelco.

Utilities today are focused on the 3-Ds,

  • De-Carbonization and the transition to renewable energy,

  • De-Centralization of energy resources and infrastructure,

  • Digitalization, with smart systems, grids, and substation modernization.

In addition, the need for IT/OT convergence demands an enhanced IP Optical communications network. These enhanced IP Optical capabilities to provide increase revenues by offering Telco services.

Ribbon Communications, supporting Critical Infrastructure industries since 1961, and today at the forefront of Utility communications solutions. The webinar discusses:

  • How legacy SCADA and SONET services can coexist side by side with next-generation Packet and Optical communications solutions

  • How to enabling more robust, reliable, and profitable operation

  • How to avoid outages and ensure traffic flow continuity and stability in the face of uncertain threats.

  • How to use defense in depth in your network architecture to maintain happy customers, consistent revenue, and restful sleep

Network In A Box

Ribbon’s Solution for Rapid Disaster Recovery

A robust communications network is essential for the operation of a utilities OT network. In the event of a natural disaster or an attack, this crucial infrastructure can be damaged. To address this, utilities need a swift recovery solution to restore their OT communications network. Ribbon’s Network in A Box offers a rapid and reliable way to get these networks back online after physical damage.

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Why Ribbon?

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Supports legacy and modern interfaces and services

IT/OT Convergence Made Simple

Utilities have traditionally managed their IT and OT networks as separate sub-networks. This webinar will discuss another approach: how to combine these networks onto a common physical infrastructure.

Benefits of combining the networks can include:

  • A simpler overall network design and lower operating costs
  • Common equipment can carry both networks simultaneously, lowering capital costs
  • A network that can be upgraded, expanded, and enhanced as demands change and new services are added
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IT/OT Upgrades Made Simple

What Steps do you take from Utility to Utelco?

UTelcos are competitive telecom operators owned by or related to a utility company (power, water, gas, oil, transportation). They usually begin as a group within the utility company in charge of delivering internal communication services. They can then become a competitive telecom operator under the utility-holding company or government entity. Find out the next steps in our Whitepaper.

Utility to UTelco Whitepaper
 

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