Utilities share their experiences with TDM-to-IP/MPLS migration

60-minute session

Power utilities everywhere are transitioning away from legacy TDM-based networks and choosing IP/MPLS technology to support their grid modernization, digitalization and automation initiatives. This scalable and reliable technology can meet the mission-critical communications demands of all grid applications and help utilities build smart, adaptive and highly secure grids. But IP/MPLS comes with a learning curve, too.

This one-hour recorded discussion focuses on flattening the IP/MPLS learning curve. Power utility professionals from Europe and North America will share what they experienced in migrating from TDM to IP/MPLS. You will learn about their decision-making processes and timelines, as well as the organizational, technical and human challenges they overcame to succeed with IP/MPLS. Our panelists will also talk about the impact of IP/MPLS on their grid applications and what they expect for the future.

Topics covered:

• Key drivers for deploying IP/MPLS for mission-critical grid communications
• Operational and business benefits of adopting IP/MPLS
• IP/MPLS deployment challenges, approaches and timelines
• Current and future impacts of deploying IP/MPLS

Moderator: 

Dominique Verhulst, Head of Global Energy NI | Nokia

Panelists:

Alberto Sendin, Head of Telecommunications | Iberdrola Spain

Gregory Muller, Network Administrator | Creos Luxembourg

Clinton Struth, Principal Engineer | SCI Networks Inc.