Critical WAN for power utilities

Build a converged network that supports all your critical applications

How to buy

Nokia Critical WAN for Power Utilities lets you build a secure, reliable, and modern communications network that enhances control and monitoring. It provides the network components and expertise you need to:

Enable TDM migration while preserving the integrity of traditional SCADA and teleprotection systems
Support new Ethernet- and IP-based protection, SCADA, and video surveillance applications
Launch smart grid applications more easily

Our solution helps you transition to a utility-grade converged IP/MPLS and packet optical network that’s ready for growing Ethernet and IP application traffic. It gives you the flexibility to carry IP/MPLS services over an optical or packet microwave transmission layer. And it supports traditional TDM and new IP/Ethernet traffic with the high availability and stringent latency required for applications such as teleprotection.

We customize our solution to address the business needs of the utilities industry. Read our whitepapers to learn about the use cases and applications we support:

Get expert support from Nokia services

We back our Mission-Critical WAN solution with network consulting, security consulting, design, project management and network deployment services. We can also deliver comprehensive integration and migration services for IP/MPLS, optical, and microwave networks. With our expert support, you can make a successful move to a next-generation utility communications network.

Choose a solution customized for utilities

Get full value from your communications infrastructure

Run multiple applications over a common network infrastructure
Consume bandwidth dynamically and efficiently with application-specific hierarchical quality of service (HQoS)
Reduce operating costs by running fewer networks and simplifying maintenance processes

Preserve the integrity of traditional control applications

Deploy rugged, reliable communications network equipment designed to meet the strict requirements of mission-critical networks
Ensure predictable network performance with MPLS traffic engineering
Assure throughput and availability for critical applications, including protection

Roll out smart grid applications faster

Support smart grid programs with network infrastructure that delivers field-proven scalability, reliability and security
Streamline the introduction of new technology with a superior IP/MPLS service and network management system
Ease integration of IP/MPLS/Ethernet services with optical and microwave transmission
Support TDM migration with less cost and disruption

Download the use case

Tata Power case study

Reliable teleprotection over IP/MPLS with Nokia

Enabling legacy SCADA migration to IP/MPLS

Watch video: Network group encryption

Succeed with a complete WAN solution

Realize the benefits of an adaptive grid communications network. With our IP/MPLS network for utilities, you can support all traffic types and use one management system for all your fiber, microwave, and copper network assets.

Support teleprotection over IP/MPLS and microwave

Teleprotection is your most mission-critical and time-sensitive application. Our field-proven solution delivers teleprotection over IP/MPLS and packet microwave radio.

Transport SCADA over IP/MPLS

Our solution lets you upgrade your network to IP/MPLS while supporting legacy SCADA systems without compromise. It allows you to reliably transport SCADA traffic so you can monitor, analyze, control, and maintain your power grid.

Secure your network and data

Utility networks are becoming targets for attacks and cybercrime. Our solution lets you secure your network and data against threats while adhering to regulatory requirements.