Online Chat: "Key criteria to consider when developing a sustainable network communication strategy"

The utility grid is changing and with it comes a shift in how utilities are thinking about and planning their network communications strategy. Communication requirements are becoming more demanding while technology options are simultaneously expanding, creating more deployment options and reduced costs. Private LTE networks are being deployed and/or evaluated by many of the largest IOUs who need to understand how to leverage this powerful technology to build a reliable, secure, flexible, and scalable network that can support many use cases. Please join Xcel Energy and Itron to learn about what factors went into Xcel’s decision to deploy LTE and how Itron is supporting this migration with a new range of solutions. Xcel and Itron will discuss some of the technical and business considerations in migrating to Private LTE including longevity, scalability, coverage, spectrum, use cases, and geography to name a few.
Speakers:
Wendall Reimer, Director-OT Networks, Xcel Energy
Steve Merrill, Sales Director, Private Cellular, Itron
Discussion Facilitator: Tracy Morales, Itron