Power Energy Operations with Pervasive and Resilient Connectivity
Highway 9 Mobile Cloud ensures site-wide coverage for energy operations, combining the resilience and performance of private mobile networks with streamlined cloud management and secure IT/OT separation.
“Highway 9 gave us the performance of a private network with the flexibility of the cloud — it’s a game changer for our energy operations.”
Director IT Infrastructure
Oil Refinery
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Connectivity Challenges within Energy Sites
Coverage issues
Refineries and power stations face connectivity challenges due to their size and structure.
Network latency delays
Low latency is essential for real-time systems to prevent inefficiencies and failures.
Secure IT/OT separation
Separating IT from OT is crucial to protect data and ensure reliability in critical operations.
Power Energy Operations with a Private Mobile Cloud and 5G
Extended coverage
Private 5G extends carrier cellular services across energy sites, providing up to 10 times the range of Wi-Fi in complex outdoor environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for critical operations.
Simple cloud-based operations
Simplify building and operating a campus-wide mobile network with a cloud-based model. Manage radios, scale capacity, and monitor traffic from a single cloud console.
Clean integration with existing campus IT
Seamlessly integrates with enterprise systems like existing firewalls, Azure AD for SSO and MDM for eSIM control. NAC ensures secure device and application onboarding to the mobile network.
Comprehensive control with AI-powered monitoring
Gain full visibility into the mobile network and device statistics, while AI assistants help quickly resolve connectivity and capacity issues.
High-performing and reliable wireless coverage
Support research tools, AI, IoT etc with low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity. Ensure critical apps run smoothly with dedicated spectrum bands.
Power Energy Operations with a Private Mobile Cloud and 5G
Extended coverage
Private 5G extends carrier cellular services across energy sites, providing up to 10 times the range of Wi-Fi in complex outdoor environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for critical operations.
Simple cloud-based operations
Simplify building and operating a campus-wide mobile network with a cloud-based model. Manage radios, scale capacity, and monitor traffic from a single cloud console.
Clean integration with existing campus IT
Seamlessly integrates with enterprise systems like existing firewalls, Azure AD for SSO and MDM for eSIM control. NAC ensures secure device and application onboarding to the mobile network.
Comprehensive control with AI-powered monitoring
Gain full visibility into the mobile network and device statistics, while AI assistants help quickly resolve connectivity and capacity issues.
High-performing and reliable wireless coverage
Support research tools, AI, IoT etc with low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity. Ensure critical apps run smoothly with dedicated spectrum bands.
Top Use Cases in Energy
Operational Technology (OT) Monitoring
- Oversight of critical operational controls
- Efficient management of OT systems
- IoT connectivity for sensors and controllers to monitor OT assets
Outdoor Coverage
- Outdoor surveillance at remote energy sites
- Regulatory site inspections and field surveys
- Real-time monitoring of mining and drilling operations
- Asset tracking for equipment and supplies using rugged tablets and handheld devices
Safety Inspections & Surveillance
- Scheduled safety inspections via low-latency video conferencing
- Deployment of security cameras without expensive cabling
- Reliable mobile coverage for security systems and access controls
Secure IT/OT & Communication
- Distinct networks for IT and OT to mitigate cyber risks
- Mobile zones for critical communication among essential workers
Smart Grid & Predictive Maintenance
- Smart grid monitoring and management
- Timely data analysis for optimal grid reliability
- Preventive maintenance of equipment
Operational Technology (OT) Monitoring
Reliable network connectivity is essential for monitoring critical operations. Key use cases include:
- Oversight of critical operational controls
- Efficient management of OT systems
- IoT connectivity for sensors and controllers to monitor OT assets
Outdoor Coverage
Improved signal strength and increased range provide dependable connectivity in challenging environments, enabling coverage for:
- Outdoor surveillance at remote energy sites
- Regulatory site inspections and field surveys
- Real-time monitoring of mining and drilling operations
- Asset tracking for equipment and supplies using rugged tablets and handheld devices
Safety Inspections & Surveillance
Consistent cellular coverage boosts inspection efficiency and minimizes downtime, benefiting the bottom line. Use cases involve:
- Scheduled safety inspections via low-latency video conferencing
- Deployment of security cameras without expensive cabling
- Reliable mobile coverage for security systems and access controls
Secure IT/OT & Communication
Securing OT systems from cyber threats and ensuring priority communication during disruptions are vital for uninterrupted operations. Enabling use cases include:
- Distinct networks for IT and OT to mitigate cyber risks
- Mobile zones for critical communication among essential workers
Smart Grid & Predictive Maintenance
Real-time data transmission is essential for effective grid operations, with lower latency and high-density connections providing reliable connectivity for:
- Smart grid monitoring and management
- Timely data analysis for optimal grid reliability
- Preventive maintenance of equipment
