March 24-27, 2025 | Dallas, Texas

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

How Southern Company and Evergy utilize all that private LTE data

March 25, 2025
C148
Communication Networks , Data Analytics , Private LTE

In this session, we will delve into the transformative impact of owning and operating a private LTE network. Unlike carrier networks which offer limited visibility, a proprietary private LTE network empowers organizations with unparalleled access to critical data. This session will explore the data-gathering process and its utilization for predictive analysis and fault prevention.

We will engage with two pioneering utilities — Southern Company and Evergy — that have meticulously built out their private LTE networks. These utilities leverage the vast amount of data delivered to them as network operators, gaining deeper insights into their infrastructure. Beyond being mere network users, they embrace the opportunities that arise from network ownership.

By harnessing data from their private networks, these utilities can proactively detect trends and conditions before failures occur. This foresight enables strategic decision-making and risk mitigation that was once considered unattainable. Join us as we uncover the untapped potential of private LTE networks and their pivotal role in revolutionizing utility operations.

Panel Moderator
Bruce Albright
Bruce Albright, PLTE Business Line Manager - Burns & McDonnell
Chairperson
Shelly Barczak
Shelly Barczak, Senior Manager IT - Exelon
Speakers
Dan Diehl
Dan Diehl, Network Manager - Systems Manager - Southern Company
JJ Stutler
JJ Stutler, Manager - Wireless Engineering and Operations - Evergy, Inc