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The energy transition is characterised by
the growth of fluctuating and decentralised
energy production (wind and sun) and the
rise of new uses, such as self-consumption
and electric vehicle charging.
In this context, equipping the power network
with cutting-edge IT and digital technologies
is essential to manage the increasing
complexity of the power system.
A more effective electricity
distribution network thanks to data
Orange Business Services will connect
hundreds of thousands of communicating
objects spread across the electricity
distribution network in France, along with
over 3,000 industrial sites.
This will enable Enedis to develop energy
flow data collection, real-time surveillance
of electrical substations, automated self-
healing in the event of faults and remote
management capacities (maintenance and
operation) for the whole network.
These solutions will guarantee the right
balance between energy production and
consumption at a global and local scale,
which is a critical challenge with the
development of renewable energy.
More resilient and secure networks to
guarantee the quality of service
Helmut Reisinger, CEO of Orange
Business Services
Orange Business Services’ expertise in
integrating and managing dedicated
secure management infrastructure was
a critical factor in the decision made by
Enedis. Orange will operate, maintain and
monitor the whole Enedis wide area network
(WAN) that will connect its industrial and
tertiary sites. It combines the best of
Orange Business Services fixed and mobile
infrastructure, with reinforced availability to
meet Enedis’ needs. Network partitioning
and 24/7 support from a team of Orange
cyberdefence experts will strengthen the
system’s security.
Supporting new uses
Business Services to support its transition
towards a more effective and smarter
electricity distribution network.
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Enedis needed its IT network to be a true
technological platform to support the
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ongoing development of new digital uses
and offer its employees adapted ways of
working. The WAN will enable Enedis to
carry out predictive maintenance across its
entire power network by using the data from
sensors deployed at the industrial sites.
It will also offer the technicians a real mobile
office by giving them access to their work
environment (operating and collaboration
tools) via Wi-Fi directly from these sites.
“The Enedis project is a concrete illustration
of the major change affecting the Digital
Transformation of companies, which is being
enriched by data to create more value and
new uses.
“We are proud to help Enedis modernise
its energy distribution networks, which
are becoming more efficient and more
environmentally friendly, and pave the way
for smarter territories,” said Helmut Reisinger,
CEO of Orange Business Services.
“The development of smart power networks
is a major priority for Enedis. More than a
contract with Orange Business Services, it’s an
industrial partnership. It allows us to reinforce
and secure our industrial strategy to deploy
smart grid technology at the service of the
energy transition and to contribute to the
Digital Transformation of our industry,” added
Philippe Monloubou, Chairman of the Board
of Directors at Enedis.
This is just the start. As more connected
devices enter the picture, we’ll see the
evolution of a rich fabric of experiences,
where layers of intelligent systems work
together to predict needs and automate
actions before they ever hit the to-do list.
Household appliances will be serviced
before they break down, supplies and
groceries will be delivered in anticipation of
our needs.
The intuitive capabilities of these smart
experiences will remove friction and give
people a fluid control of their environment,
optimising almost every aspect of day-
to-day life. This intelligent edge will save
people money, time and help lower their
environmental footprint – ultimately
empowering people to achieve more. n
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