When storms roll in, threat actors probe, or field crews push systems to the edge, utility networks don’t get a time-out. They’re expected to perform. That’s why the conversation is moving beyond “more bandwidth” toward resilience, flexibility, and future-readiness: communications that bend without breaking.
Featuring the on-demand panel “Beyond Connectivity: Designing Robust, Flexible Communications for the Utilities of Tomorrow”.
As utilities across North America modernize, the rise of private LTE/5G and industrial IoT creates a path to future-proof operations, optimize service delivery, and safeguard reliability across electricity, water, and gas - without rip-and-replace.
What You’ll Learn From The Webinar:
• Design Principles That Last – Core guidelines for building resilient, future-ready utility networks.
• Game-Changing Tech in Action – How Private LTE/5G and IoT are transforming day-to-day operations.
• Legacy Without Limits – Best practices for layering modern applications onto decades-old systems.
• Continuity Under Pressure – Strategies for ensuring operational continuity during storms, outages, or cyber events.
• Future-Proofing Steps – Practical moves utilities can take right now to prepare for evolving regulations and expectations.
• Field Insights from Peers – Lessons and candid Q&A from utilities already on their digital transformation journey.
The Shift: From Capacity to Capability
For years, the mandate was simple: add capacity. But capacity without architectural flexibility is just a wider pipe. The real differentiator is the ability to adapt — to integrate Private LTE/5G and IoT at the edge, to prioritize critical traffic during incidents, and to maintain continuity when things go sideways. The panel dove into the design choices that make this possible today, not “someday.”
Real Questions, Candid Answers
Because this was a live panel, attendees heard unfiltered answers to real questions utilities are facing:
Hear From Your Peers
The live panel wasn’t just expert insights — it was also a chance to hear what peers across the utility industry are thinking. Below are some of the poll questions they answered. How would you respond?
1. What is the most significant challenge your organization faces in building a resilient utility network?
2. Which technology will have the greatest impact on enhancing utility operations over the next five years?
3. What is your organization’s top priority when it comes to digital transformation in utility management?
Hear From the Experts
The panelists weighed in on some of the toughest questions utilities are asking as they modernize their networks.
1. As utilities modernize, what guiding principles should be at the core of designing a resilient and scalable network?
2. How are Private LTE/5G and IoT actually transforming day-to-day operations?
3. What strategies work best for integrating next-gen applications into legacy systems?
4. What approaches ensure continuity of service and rapid recovery from disruptions?
5. What steps can utilities take now to future-proof communications infrastructure?
6. What lessons stand out from utilities that have already adopted private wireless or IoT?
Field Reality: What Changes on Day One
Utilities that move from “bigger pipe” to “smarter architecture” tend to report the same early wins:
• Faster incident response thanks to prioritized, application-aware traffic handling
• Cleaner integrations of cameras/sensors with existing SCADA and OT networks
• Better visibility across mixed environments (fiber, microwave, private cellular)
• Higher utilization without service risk—because the network degrades gracefully, not catastrophically
Who Will Get the Most Value:
• Network & Telecom Managers tasked with reliability and coverage
• OT/IT Architects planning Private LTE/5G and edge-to-cloud data flows
• Operations Leaders responsible for crew safety, uptime, and compliance
• Security & Risk Teams building continuity into everyday operations
The Panel:
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