Telit Cinterion and Netinium partner for streamlined smart grid solutions
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Telit Cinterion has announced a smart grid solution developed in partnership with Netinium BV. The integration of Telit Cinterion’s NExT eSIM provisioning system with Netinium’s Smart Energy Platform minimises the cost, complexity and time for deploying and managing smart meters throughout their lifecycle, including network changes via remote eSIM profile swaps. For more information about Telit Cinterion solutions for the smart energy market, visit www.telit.com/smart-energy-utilities.
Grid operators, energy retailers and third-party service providers use an HES to remotely manage their smart meters, gateways, data-concentrators and other smart devices. The HES facilitates tasks such as meter reading and pushing firmware updates to meter modules. HES vendors have yet to offer comprehensive SIM profile and subscription management solutions, which traditionally required the utility to use a separate platform provided by a SIM vendor or an MVNO.
By making eSIM management an integral part of device lifecycle management and edge device configuration, this GSMA SGP.32-compliant solution eliminates several longstanding challenges for utilities:
- Dual potential points of failure resulting from a separate HES and SIM management platform
- Disparate protocols and message formats
- Task synchronisation across multiple complex automation systems/services
- Different types of access to third-party platforms (interfaces, APIs, etc.)
- A complex security structure with a large attack surface
- Longer test/validation time to build the architecture
The integrated solution simplifies management for utility employees and their IT staff by consolidating smart meter and eSIM control into a single platform. This streamlines eSIM changes, making them comparable to routine meter configuration adjustments. For example, eSIM changes can now be scheduled and fully automated, or part of the automated meter installation and/or meter replacement processes.
“eSIM technology and the GSMA SGP.32 spec fundamentally change how smart meters are provisioned, managed and secured,” said Jose Sanchez, the senior director product management, IoT Connectivity and Services at Telit Cinterion. “Our partnership with Netinium takes those foundational elements to the next level by layering on a comprehensive suite of capabilities that directly address the top challenges to smart grid deployment and operation.”
Ferry Cserep, the CEO at Netinium, said, “Innovators seek out other innovators, which makes Telit Cinterion an ideal partner. Telit Cinterion’s NExT eSIM provisioning service offers the ultimate in flexibility throughout the smart meter lifecycle. Integrating it into our HES provides our customers with industry-leading simplicity and security.”
Experience the new joint solution at Enlit Europe 2024, October 22-24 in Milan. Visit the Telit Cinterion stand, No. 6.B110 for a demo and more information.
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