Powering Smart Networks

A reliable and efficient communications infrastructure is one of the key steps required to meet the ever-increasing demands you face from end users and shareholders, alike.

Next-gen communications technology is needed to support improved collection, analysis, security and management of information, from generation, through transmission and distribution, all the way out to the end customer.
Take full advantage of the knowledge and analysis of communication experts in the utility industry. On this website, you will find several complimentary case studies, white papers and articles that discuss some of the most challenging topics in the utility industry today:

• NERC CIP COMPLIANCE
• SMART METERING
• INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS FOR SMARTGRID (“SMARTGRIDNET”)
• NEXT-GEN IN-PLANT WIRELESS
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS IMPACT ON OPERATIONS
• IMPROVING NETWORK PROTECTION AND RELIABILITY

We believe each topic is an important concern for most utilities. The information provided in these publications can help you ready your telecommunications infrastructure for the near- and long-term.
Powering Smart Networks
Partner with a trusted global communications leader who delivers comprehensive multivendor, end-to-end capabilities. Alcatel-Lucent combines carrier IP Transformation expertise with utility market-specific knowledge develop turnkey communications solutions tailored to your business.
Your Trusted, Global Partner
Alcatel-Lucent offers comprehensive, multivendor capabilities that combine carrier-grade communications expertise with utility industry-specific knowledge. The results are turnkey solutions to renew and modernize your communications networks that are tailored specifically to your business.
Additionally, Alcatel-Lucent has extensive experience:

• Developing best-in-class partnerships with organizations like CURRENT Communications, Ambient, BelAir Networks, Alvarion and others in the utility industry.
• Working in live power generation, transmission, and distribution environments.
• Implementing and managing complex mission-critical projects.
• Renewing and transforming network technologies.

Alcatel-Lucent Delivers Unique Value to the Utility Industry
Working with Alcatel-Lucent enables you to keep your focus on your core business while experts upgrade and expand your mission-critical communication networks.
Leveraging the increased reliability of next-generation communications infrastructure minimizes the risks associated with moving to SmartGrid technologies.
And Alcatel-Lucent helps you comply with regulatory requirements and reduce operational expenses while you maintain the integrity and high availability of your power infrastructure and services.  
Contact Alcatel-Lucent today to learn more about our solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of the Utilities industry.
UTILITIES COMMUNICATION STRATEGY PLANNING
Rely on experts to roadmap the evolution of your telecommunications systems and infrastructure so that you remain focused on your core business.
NERC CIP* COMPLIANCE
Acquire the assets, tools and processes needed to support comprehensive cyber security threat management, configuration management and incident response — at a cost lower than an in-house solution.
SMARTGRID SERVICES
Develop the diverse communication infrastructure that is necessary for advanced planning, administration and management of electric service.
MOBILE WORKER SOLUTIONS
Reduce operational expenses and realize greater workforce productivity with in-building, campus, and field wireless solution engineering.
IP TRANSFORMATION
Migrate to a comprehensive network that integrates IP-based voice, data, and video to enhance service delivery with greater efficiency.  

* North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection.