The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece, on Tuesday announce the successful completion of the first part of an open tender for the modernisation of its telecommunications infrastructure (IP/MPLS technology) to meet its operational energy management needs, totalling EUR 16 million, with the OTE Group selected as project contractor.
Procurement of the relevant equipment and services will be carried out by NOKIA. IPTO is developing a modern multi-service backbone network for the communication needs of the Energy Transmission System. The project has a six-year timeline for its completion and is part of the Operator's strategy for the modernisation and digitisation of its infrastructure, with the goal of ensuring a modern, functional and resilient Electricity System.
Modernisation of the backbone network supporting critical operating infrastructure and services of the electricity network Guaranteed availability of these services Maximisation of network efficiency and bandwidth Network security for multiple protection of electricity infrastructure Network operated by IPTO's specialised Network Operation Centre (NOC) upon implementation of the project Digital transition with Internet of Things activation and gradual transition to Smart Grid Iason Rousopoulos.
IPTO's Deputy Chief Financial Officer
OTE and NOKIA are among the most established players in their sector and we are particularly pleased with the alliance we forged in order for our project to be carried out with technical integrity and punctuality.
Lykourgos Antonopoulos, ICT Director of OTE Group
When it comes to large enterprises that manage infrastructure, like IPTO, it can play a vital role in real-time network monitoring and management, adding flexibility, security, and quality of service. Solutions in particular that use the technological capabilities of the Internet of Things can transform energy networks into a Smart Grid.
