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One of the most critical applications in the United States is supporting the delicate balance that is the power grid. Absolute reliability and predictability are essential and no other industry has built a more robust internal communications network than the Power Utility industry. LightRiver understands ‘mission critical’ and has accumulated knowledge and relationships that address the needs of this, often overlooked, industry.

In addition, much of the U.S. energy system today presents significant safety and security risks resulting in a vulnerable power infrastructure. Facilities recently put on heightened security alert include nuclear power plants, hydropower dams, pipelines, refineries, tankers, and the electricity transmission grid. The risks are obvious and LightRiver can help to minimize these risks.

Our utilities clients are facing the rapid evolution of their sector. Ecosystem and process integration effectiveness are becoming more and more critical, especially when it comes to wholesale/retail integration, retail partners and exchanges. Utilities are looking for the ability to deal with the industry big picture, and to deliver the right mix of deep industry expertise, business and IT capabilities and many clients are extending their presence across the value chain, through larger footprint, new services and geographical expansion. Last but not least, competition is sharp, which results in price pressure and commoditization of some of our capabilities.

As a critical infrastructure Service Provider, the Utilities market places a very high value on service, features, value and quality, and LightRiver has experienced success at investor owned, municipal owned, privately owned and Carriers Carrier subsidiaries.

LightRiver Utility Solutions:
LightRiver has built its reputation for innovation and quality by serving as a partner and strategic supplier to dozens of independent telephone companies and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers. LightRiver's focus is on cost-effectively enabling the creation and end-to-end delivery of high-value applications.

  • Broadband over Powerline
  • Multiservice SONET
  • DWDM Transport
  • Carrier Ethernet
  • Ethernet Private Line and Virtual Private Line
  • Ethernet Converged Services
  • Broadband Aggregation
  • Storage Connectivity Services - SAN
  • Broadband Service Delivery
  • Network Monitoring and Performance Management
  • Data Security / Encryption
  • Network Security  - NERC / FERC
  • Substation Automation
  • Wireless Backhaul of Data
  • Microwave Transport
  • VoIP
  • Video Surveillance

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