Challenge
A major regional energy provider relied heavily on leased telecommunication lines to connect substations and back-office systems. This fragmented infrastructure limited control, scalability, and operational efficiency, creating a need to replace leased services with company-owned telecom infrastructure.
The organization sought to centralize and standardize telecommunications across multiple teams and workstreams while ensuring minimal disruption to critical network operations. Coordinating upgrades across numerous sites with varying requirements added further complexity.
Solution
A partnership with a consulting firm enabled a structured approach to telecom optimization. The team identified use cases, applications, and requirements at each site to determine the most effective replacement solutions. Site assessments, feasibility studies, and design proposals informed technology selections, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives.
The team coordinated contractors for engineering, construction, and installation activities, managed technology integrations, and oversaw testing at all sites. Designs were developed collaboratively with internal engineering and third-party vendor teams to ensure a consistent, scalable infrastructure.
Services Delivered
- Requirements analysis and use case identification
- Site assessments, walkdowns, and feasibility studies
- Technology selection and proposal development
- Contractor coordination and project scheduling
- Engineering, construction, and installation oversight
- Design coordination with internal and vendor teams
- Technology integration and site testing
Benefit
The project successfully replaced leased lines with company-owned infrastructure, resulting in a more efficient, reliable, and scalable telecom network. This led to improved operational efficiency, reduced asset downtime, and lowered overall costs.
