Building the network foundation for a smarter, more resilient grid

As the grid grows more complex and power needs increase, utilities are shifting from reacting to events to anticipating them, which is key to keeping power delivery safe and reliable. To do this, they are adopting new technologies that use timely information to give a complete view of the grid, helping operators understand what is happening and act faster. The communications network is the enabler for all of this, connecting grid assets, applications and data with the performance and availability that critical operations require. 

A digital twin is one example of these new technologies. As a virtual model of the power system, it combines live and historical data to simulate grid conditions and test changes before they reach the operating grid. As with established grid applications such as protection, control and automation, it relies on timely data and reliable connectivity from the communications network. 

To support these needs, this webinar explores how utilities can build a communications foundation for today’s critical operations while preparing for emerging applications. It examines the essential roles of transport networks, edge computing and data center infrastructure in modernizing the grid and enabling a digital twin that supports faster, better-informed operational decisions. 

In this webinar, you will: 

• Explore the requirements that protection, control, automation and a digital twin place on the communications network. 
• Examine how IP/MPLS, segment routing, multicast and precise timing connect grid assets with applications running at the edge and in data centers. 
• Discuss how cybersecurity, network visibility and controlled automation help protect critical services and keep the network operating as designed.