Data capabilities for electric utilities

Does patchy data coverage prevent you from unleashing the full potential of smart grid technology? Could your work crews work smarter and stay safe with the right digital tools? The data connectivity you need can be installed with minimal investments in new infrastructure.

Smart meters are expected to enable savings of around $157 bn. annually in 2035*. But smart meters and other smart grid technologies are fully dependent on always-on data access along the grid. Data connectivity is also a requirement for smart safety measures like power reclosers or closed loop cameras to warn of copper theft, etc.

Always-on, M2M data connectivity

The EXPLORER 540 terminal delivers always-on, two-way M2M data connectivity for critical monitoring and control applications without adding expensive ground infrastructure. Using a unique combination of cellular networks and satellite connectivity, EXPLORER 540 is designed to connect monitoring and control applications in remote, unmanned locations.

*Inmarsat: 'Industrial IoT in the Time of Covid-19' https://www.inmarsat.com/en/insights/enterprise/2021/research-programme-2021-industrial-iot-covid-19.html

Upgrading your critical communications solution to give work crews data access opens the door to new digital tools like remote help technology. This could improve operational flexibility by letting workers tackle difficult operations with remote support from head office. But lack of coverage will leave your digital tools useless, and your work crews unable to go to work – or having to waste precious time driving back to coverage.

PRISM PTT+ delivers the full package

With PRISM PTT+, you can ensure crystal clear voice communication and uninterrupted data connectivity throughout your operational area. Using a unique, future-proof, least cost routing mix of existing networks and satellite connectivity makes it the perfect solution to cost effectively extend your coverage.

Low cost satellite solution Reduced capital expense / operational expense

Explore the difference a PRISM PTT+ critical communications solution can make for your people and your organization:

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