Connectivity for a smarter, more resilient electricity network

Connectivity for smart utilities: changing needs fuelling concern As decarbonisation, climate resilience, and rapid technological advancements accelerate, is your organisation ready to meet the rising demands for connectivity? Get the report Get the report Based on an industry-wide survey and expert interviews, our latest report reveals how UK utility leaders see connectivity infrastructure rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing industry. Featuring exclusive insights from UK Power Networks, SSEN, Anglian Water, South East Water, and more, the report highlights connectivity’s vital role in digitalisation, net-zero transitions, and smart operations—while exposing utility leaders’ widespread lack of confidence in preparing infrastructure for future demands. Download the free report to discover: The new regulatory reality Why 85% of leaders believe that managing communications and connectivity across utility infrastructure networks will become increasingly complex in the years ahead. Beyond the meter Why only 55% of utility companies currently feel confident in understanding their future connectivity needs. The digital confidence model Why nearly half of industry experts (49%) express concerns over whether their companies have the necessary expertise and resources to tackle future connectivity challenges effectively. The Anglian Water story How market changes, rising security concerns, and regulatory shifts are impacting connectivity decisions.

‍ Panelists from Energy UK and Arqiva outlined how ED-3 will demand smarter, more secure, and more resilient distribution networks amid rapid electrification, growth, and climate-driven volatility. Key pressures include network readiness, cybersecurity as a national security issue, and systemic resilience that spans IT/OT, processes, skills, and interdependent utilities (notably telecoms). Watch on-demand here Watch on-demand here Building a more resilient network – How DNOs can stay connected & ED3-ready Panelists from Energy UK and Arqiva outlined how ED-3 will demand smarter, more secure, and more resilient distribution networks amid rapid electrification, growth, and climate-driven volatility. Key pressures include network readiness, cybersecurity as a national security issue, and systemic resilience that spans IT/OT, processes, skills, and interdependent utilities (notably telecoms). DNOs must shift from long-term, rigid plans to adaptive, data-driven operations, increase real-time monitoring and control, and scale data management while sharing standardized, digestible network data with industry to reduce blind spots and guide investment. Collaboration across DNOs should deepen to align practices and improve reputations. Supply-chain partnerships will be vital to bridge skills gaps and accelerate delivery; examples include Arqiva’s managed connectivity that blends cellular and satellite for assured OT communications and risk transfer, with interest growing in enterprise-grade LEO for higher throughput and lower latency. Success in ED-3 hinges on outcome-focused design, resilience embedded end-to-end, and transparent engagement with customers and peers. Get the whitepaper Get the whitepaper Spakers Charles Wood, Deputy Director of Policy, Energy UK John Lillistone, Director of Market Development & Go-to-Market Strategy, Arqiva Russell Williams, Senior Product Manager, Arqiva ‍ "There’s under 1,000 working days until 2030 now, so in the near term we really need to see a drastic change to pull in all the expertise available so networks can make a swift transition to new technologies while building long‑term in‑house capability." Charles Wood Deputy Director of Policy, Energy UK Watch the Webinar HERE Watch the Webinar HERE