Blueprint for Efficient Use of Scarce Network Resources in Utility IOT

Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 2-2:50 p.m.

Utility IoT applications—such as Distribution Automation (DA), AMI 2.0, DERMS, and Consumer Engagement—are pushing the limits of network technologies like NB-IoT, CAT-M, LTE, 5G, satellite, and mesh. This session explores strategies to maximize network and spectrum efficiency through:

• Adoption of new features and modified configurations
• Alternative network designs
• Recommendations for radio resource allocation, device and network tuning, and network resiliency

Attendees will learn how these approaches work and why they are essential, supported by real-world deployments and cutting-edge technology testing. The goal is to help utilities prepare their networks for the upcoming grid modernization wave.