Aviat Networks

AI isn’t just a power challenge; it’s a connectivity challenge!
Every new AI data center and substation digitalization pulls through a critical need for communications. But at the edge, reliability and speed-to-connect matter more than raw bandwidth.
At Aviat Networks, we help utilities break the backhaul bottleneck with:
🔹 Deterministic Performance: Low-latency connectivity for mission-critical protection.
🔹 OT-First Security: Segmented, auditable networks built for rising cyber requirements.
🔹 Unified Visibility: One management layer (ProVision Plus) to eliminate vendor fragmentation.

Don’t let your comms layer be the reason you can't connect large loads fast enough. Let’s build a more resilient grid.
Attending UTC Telecom? Stop by booth #510 to discuss building your resilient grid!

💡AI data centers are reshaping the power grid, and most people aren't talking about the half of it that matters most.
A single hyperscale AI facility can draw 50–300+ MW of power. That's the equivalent of a small city. Furthermore, these sites are being built in clusters, on compressed timelines, with near-zero tolerance for outages.
Utilities are now under enormous pressure to connect these massive loads fast, without compromising the reliability of everyone else on the network.
To keep up, we are seeing a need for urgent investment in:
➡️ New and expanded substations
➡️ Feeder reinforcement and dynamic load management
➡️ Faster fault isolation and adaptive protection schemes
➡️ Volt/VAR optimization for power-hungry compute infrastructure
➡️ Real-time telemetry and SCADA integration
➡️ OT-grade cybersecurity across increasingly connected networks
Every single one of these upgrades runs on a common dependency: deterministic; resilient; and secure communications infrastructure.
⚡️The utilities that get this right won't just be connecting data centers; they'll be building the foundation for the next generation of the grid.
Read our latest blog now to find out more: https://aviatnetworks.com/power-grid/ai-data-centers-electric-grid-modernization/