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The challenges facing the utilities sector are constantly evolving

Electricity, gas, water and related services businesses are striving to develop cleaner energy sources and improve efficiencies, as environmental pressures mount. Demand disruption continues to be a challenge, with renewable energy production dependant on environmental factors beyond their control, and demand from users no longer constant or predictable.

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Helping your business comes out on top

In such a competitive landscape it is crucial for utility companies to provide services that provide reliability to their customer and can quickly adapt to changing needs.

We are more than Axians – Omexom, a VINCI Energies brand

Combining the power of VINCI Energies businesses,  from Axians in ICT to Omexom in energy,  allows us to propose a complete portfolio of solutions and services to electric power utilities to deliver on the promise of energy transition.

How Axians can help Utilities

Protect the grid against cyberattacks

With the arrival of the smart grid, two aspects will lead to additional threats. Firstly, the need to have all the elements in the grid connected, and secondly the integration of IT and OT.  This is why implementing the adequate cybersecurity measures is critical for grid operators.

IP MPLS for substations

With a growing need for better data  communications between substations, Axians help utilities evolve their transport networks to IP MPLS multiservice networks. Enabling a dependable network for both critical and non-critical services.

Private Mobile Radio Network

For critical services requiring mobility, Axians private mobile radio networks solution provides a more reliable mobile infrastructure for the sector. Security of ICT infrastructure is also front of mind, with all of our solutions meeting IT OT cybersecurity needs.

News and Insights

Telecom Infrastructures Carriers and Service Providers

Axians’ Telecom Innovations: Faster Deployment with Lower Emissions  

The telecom infrastructure sector aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. As a key player in the telecoms sector, Axians is introducing several pylons that primarily facilitate the deployment of mobile networks but have also strongly decreased their carbon footprint.
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Business Applications and Data Analytics Industry

How Axians facilitates knowledge transfer with Axele on-the-job

Businesses face challenges such as handling intricate products, troubleshooting technical issues, and training new operators. Traditional methods often fall short in agility and interactivity, relying on printed manuals and standard content that quickly become obsolete.
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Cyber Security Healthcare

Axians’ SOC Service: Ensuring Security for Hospital IT Systems

Hospitals face increasingly complex cyber threats, making traditional detection methods inadequate. Real-time detection and a 24/7 response capability have become more critical than ever.
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Healthcare

Axians’ eWaste solution: Enhancing efficiency in waste management

In the context of healthcare waste, which includes pharmaceutical and chemical byproducts, a vast array of hazardous and non-hazardous materials are continuously generated. The World Health Organization describes healthcare waste as a “potential reservoir of harmful organisms” capable of triggering global public health crises.
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Transportation Infrastructures

Axians paving the way for smarter, safer, and faster railway transport

As the railway industry anticipates the arrival of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), Axians is deeply engaged in delivering the most effective methods to assist its customers throughout this transformative transition.
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Industry

Axians at Hannover Messe 2024

This year, Axians focuses its presence at the Hannover Messe entirely on the campaign motto "TO CONNECT OT".
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Enterprise Networks

Xsona LoRaWAN in a Box: Rethinking IoT systems

During Cisco Live 2024 edition, Axians Italia presented the integration of its Xsona IoT platform with a Cisco LoRaWAN network server running as an IOx application on a Cisco device. Axians’ experts, who are behind this innovative and agile solution, introduced the setup of an all-in-one LoRaWAN network, using a Cisco IR1101 as the gateway.
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Enterprise Networks

Axians Germany, tailored managed services whilst cultivating upon best practices

During the Cisco Live 2024 edition, Axians Germany showcased how well-established Managed Services and processes can facilitate the adoption of collaboration tools, making the transition smooth and efficient. Managing IT environments can be challenging for businesses due to the inherent complexity of networks, systems, and services.
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Business Applications and Data Analytics

How AI is a performance lever for our business units

Day by day, computing power, the scope of algorithms and the wealth of available data are all steadily increasing. At VINCI Energies, artificial intelligence is already being used for the most operational tasks.
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Cyber Security

Cyber Security: tune in to the video podcast series 

In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are no longer rare occurrences but regular headlines, it's crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest cybers security trends and technologies. Companies have a responsibility to protect not only your personal data but also the sensitive information of their organization. During the October Cyber Security Month, Axians around the world prepared a series of video podcasts on the important topics within Cyber Security.
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Keep an accurate record of materials being used and time spent on jobs

Axians maintenance planning capacity software helps field technicians keep an accurate record of materials being used and time spent on jobs. Integration with the back office and ERP systems ensures accurate analysis for future planning

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Digital Workspace Control

Our digital workspace offering also gives utilities’ control centres the right tools to effectively manage audio visual solutions and take better control of situations.

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Bundling services and reshaping the energy business model

Embracing the changing role of utilities companies

In addition to supporting current needs, we also work with companies who are embracing the changing role of utilities companies  today, as many look to diversify into the carrier business leveraging their existing telecom infrastructures networks.