Ribbon Communications announced that Powerlink, the electrical transmission grid operator in the Australian state of Queensland, has selected Ribbon to help modernize its statewide operational network.
Part of Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM), Powerlink's network extends 1,700 km (1,055 miles), with 15,000 km (9,300 miles) of transmission lines.
Powerlink is utilizing Ribbon's NPT family of routers to build a robust and protected internal communications network, as well as Ribbon's industry-leading LightSoft. Network Management System (NMS). Intuitive and easy to use, LightSoft provides unified multi-layer, end-to-end network management via a simple point and click interface.
Mickey Wilf, Managing Director APAC and Africa, Ribbon
Powerlink is recognized for its ability to deliver critical infrastructure and electrical transmission services in Queensland. We're proud to partner with them as they migrate their operations network to an all IP environment and look forward to a close working relationship with their technical teams in the future.
