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Building the backbone of modern

utilities: H3iSquared’s industrial

networking expertise

n an era where utilities must A specialist in rugged industrial With no moving parts and a design
deliver uninterrupted power, networking philosophy that prioritises long-term
Ioperate across vast geographical Established in 2006, H3iSquared reliability, Ruggedcom is found at
footprints, and modernise at pace, has built a reputation for the heart of substation automation,
the reliability of the communication providing industrial-grade grid intelligence and utility
network becomes just as important networking technologies designed communications networks across
as the reliability of the grid itself. specifically for mission-critical the region. Its support for IEC 61850
environments. The company’s architectures makes it a core
South Africa’s shift toward digital longstanding focus on the Siemens enabler of digital substations, where
substations, advanced grid control Ruggedcom portfolio is a stand-out deterministic communication and
and real-time monitoring demands differentiator. real-time data flow are essential.
infrastructure that can survive harsh
field conditions while supporting Ruggedcom hardware and software The product line spans the full
the high-precision requirements of have become synonymous with networking spectrum, from simple
modern utility operations. durability, stability and long unmanaged media converters to
service life in high-interference, advanced Layer 3 switches and
For nearly twenty years, H3iSquared temperature-extreme and embedded computing platforms
has positioned itself at the centre of mechanically demanding that can host cybersecurity
this transformation. applications. applications directly on the device.

10 | EngineerIT November/December 2025
10 | EngineerIT November/December 2025