IBM - Smart grid network communications services

• Helps optimize network capabilities across the organization that can improve reliability, increase agility and reduce costs
• Helps establish common, standards-based, security-rich communications services for emerging operational needs
• Creates foundational capabilities for future communications services based on regulatory mandates, industry standards and advanced systems management

Changing regulatory, environmental and consumer requirements are forcing utilities to integrate distributed power generation, support consumer participation and drive energy efficiency programs while consistently delivering reliable energy at the lowest possible cost.

IBM Intelligent Utility Network Communications Networks can enable greater visibility, control and utilization of grid assets with solutions that help establish foundational communications capabilities, including security and network management to support the long term evolution of the grid.