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450 MHz Alliance and power grid firm develop communications solutions

itachi ABB Power Grids systems and service at Hitachi ABB Power Grids. “The 450 MHz spectrum is fundamental to meeting the
has joined the 450 MHz communication requirements of the digital grid and industrial operations. Hitachi ABB Power Grids is
HAlliance, which brings committed to working alongside our ecosystem partners and the 450 MHz Alliance, bringing our long-
together carriers, spectrum standing industry expertise to ensure that our customers can access this vital resource with maximum
owners and equipment, terminal reliability and cybersecurity.”
and solution vendors to drive “We are very pleased to welcome Hitachi ABB Power Grids to the 450 MHz Alliance. Hitachi ABB Power
development of mobile networks Grid’s expertise and experience will further expand the 450 MHz ecosystem by bringing top-of-the-line
in the 450 MHz frequency solutions, as more countries allocate the 400 MHz spectrum for mission critical communication”, said Igor
band. As natural disasters and Virker, managing director of 450 MHz Alliance.
cyber threats increase, wireless Hitachi ABB Power Grids operates across the entire power value chain within industrial and utility
communication solutions on operations, from transmission, distribution, substations and instrumentation equipment, to communications
450 MHz will play a vital role in and applications. Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ participation in the 450 MHz Alliance brings expertise, built over
ensuring reliable connectivity a century of technology and market leadership in the electricity and industrial sectors.
for customers’ mission-critical Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ TRO600 wireless portfolio offers the optimal combination of industrial
applications. wireless technologies to suit multiple industrial use cases. Customers can reap the benefits of digitalization,
As a leading provider of increased safety, operational efficiency, and reduced operating cost. The company places great focus on
power grid and mission-critical highly reliable, mission-critical communications to ensure “always-on” operations for its customers.
industrial solutions, Hitachi ABB
Power Grids wants to support Contact Thembisile Dzonzi, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Tel 10 202-5000,
the ecosystem and help promote power-grids@hitachi-powergrids.com
its use in industrial and utility
communications.
Global utilities and
industrial players need
more resilient and flexible
communication networks
as they transition to a
decentralized, digitalized
and decarbonized operating
model. The 450 MHz frequency
helps address this critical
connectivity need by providing
wider reach at a reasonable
cost. This is particularly
important in emergencies
or disasters, where reliable
connectivity can provide first
responders with the data CONTINUOUS
necessary to protect lives and POWER TO
property. Alongside cellular
technology such as long-term ENSURE
evolution (LTE) and 5G, the 450
MHz frequency band and the SUSTAINABILITY
applications in the eco-system
will drive the next wave of
industrial communications.
“Regulators are
acknowledging the
urgent need for reliable
communications supporting
critical infrastructure,”
said Dr. Claus Vetter, group
senior vice president and
head of automation and
communication products,

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