EDF, Thales and Ericsson have partnered on CONNECT, a project to bring secure cellular connectivity to all of EDF’s nuclear energy sites in France.
Thales, a leader in network design and operation, is deploying secure communications services while also guaranteeing the overall system integration and secure networking. Ericsson is providing innovative 4G private network solutions as well as the core network, to ensure high-performance connectivity, resilience, and security.
Due to the specific needs of the energy giant, cybersecurity is a key element of this collaboration and has been integrated into every step of deployment.
The new private network solution will enhance site performance, maintenance, operations, and logistics.
Enhanced connectivity, for example, will allow EDF employees and their partners to have remote access to all business documentation, while also allowing support from back-office experts via secure terminals. It will also allow EDF employees and their partners to have remote access via secure terminals to all business documentation, while also allowing support from back-office experts.
And thanks to the private network, on-site workers will have easy access to a centralized information system, which will boost performance and agility, alongside enhancing personal security. Maintenance will also be simplified through the seamless sharing and exchange of data.
The new network infrastructure has been purpose built for EDF, ensuring that the specific needs of the nuclear power provider, such as scalability, flexibility, and cybersecurity are in place.
Bruno Suty, Director of Information Systems and Digital at EDF Group's Nuclear and Thermal Production Division
The CONNECT project enables the integration of new use cases linked to the digital transition in our production units, including in the industrial field. The deployment of this secure 4G network really enables us to improve performance and efficiency.
Jean-Claude Schmitt, VP, Networks and Infrastructure Systems at Thales
With recognized expertise and world-class equipment, Thales combines its know-how with the innovation and performance of the French SMB ecosystem to provide a secure, fully integrated system that meets our customers' specific needs.
