Cellular Connectivity for Utility ApplicationsWarren Westrup

Sierra Wireless

What are the Industry Challenges?

• Aging infrastructure

OPERATIONS BUSINESS

• Rise in cyberthreats

• Need for efficiency

• Decline revenue

• Demand for renewables

• Higher customer expectations

What does Energy Delivery look like?

What are the choices for connectivity?

LTE Perception…and Adoption

• Coverage – Most extensive; operators continually upgrade to meet demand

• Secure – End-to-end standardization and secure solutions; proven in the field

• Duration – Operators support customer needs, remote device management supports long product cycles

• Cost – Lower OpEx costs, a proven standard used globally

LTE Applicability Across Functions, Technologies and Geographies

What is LTE Low-Power Wide Area (LPWA) ?

What Utility Applications for LTE LPWA?

Improve PerformanceBusiness Challenge

Monitoring and control of remote infrastructure

Solution

Cellular devices integrated with existing hardware and installed into pole-mounted sectionalizer control cabinets

Outcome

• Immediate functionality

• Real-time solutions

• Improved performance

• Cost-effective deployment solutions

• Reduced infrastructure expenses

• Sustained competitive advantage

In summary…

LTE provides a very viable and mature alternative to other communication technologies

• Low latency, higher security levels, and configurable bandwidth based on Global Cellular Standards Network Technologies

• Rapid deployment and low maintenance requirements of cellular solutions

• Future Proofed Communications Technology – evolution vs. specific version upgrades

Why Sierra Wireless for Cellular IoT?

• Global leader today in 4G LTE and will continue to be a leader in 5G NR.

• Actively contributes to cellular standards

• First to launch 3G and 4G modules

Thank You