Puget Sound Energy

Ferry on Puget Sound © Tiffany Von Arnim, Flickr

Multiple radio channels and real time data transfer for Puget Sound Energy

Puget Sound Energy Bellevue, Washington, USA

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Marine traffic on Puget Sound © Peter Stevens, Flickr POINT-TO-POINT | LMR VOICE BACKHAUL

“Combining low latency and high bandwidth with easy plug ’n’ play deployment offered PSE an excellent PMR linking alternative to the substantial expense of laying fiber.”

PAUL REID | GENERAL MANAGER NORTH AMERICA - MIMOMAX WIRELESS

RESULTS

Offering ultra-high spectral efficiency and exceptionally low latency, Mimomax NDL radios have provided PSE with a linking solution capable of supporting multiple radio channels with real-time data transfer and low error rates. Improving network efficiency, the NDL solution also provides higher data throughput in less RF bandwidth, resulting in return on investment in spectrum and substantial cost savings. In addition, Mimomax radios have the capability of integrating seamlessly with other onsite IP-based equipment such as rout ers – a flexibility allowing ease of implementation and further reduction in the cost of ownership.

Furthermore, Mimomax NDL radios deployed in the end customer’s network are equipped with remote Configuration, Control & Monitoring Software (CCMS). The CCMS allow system operators to access their network “over-the-air” (web-based) without having to visit the site physically, thereby reducing travel time and offering lower associated support costs for PSE in the future.

Solar and Wind Farm: Puget Sound Energy’s Wild Horse © Jeff Wilcox, Flickr

KEY BENEFITS ABOUT PUGET SOUND ENERGY

• Improved network efficiency resulting in greater Location: Bellevue, Washington return on investment in spectrum • Solution supports multiple radio channels with real- Industry: Electricity & Gas Utility time data transfer and low error rates • Less travel and lower support costs via over-the-air Services: Serving more than a million customers in a configuration 6,000 square mile service area in the Puget Sound region of Western Washington, PSE is committed to providing • Easy plug’n’play deployment safe, sustainably produced low-cost energy. • MiMO panel antenna offered 16dBi gain

mimomax.com About Mimomax Mimomax develops wireless communications solutions for narrowband channels which enhance visibility and control - right to the edge of our customer’s networks.

Our award-winning radios utilize Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) technology combined with full duplex communications and ultra-low latency to provide our customers with communications solutions which optimize data throughput and provide rapid feedback and control of their mission-critical assets.

Winner of the 2018 UTC IMPACT Award for Mimomax Tornado Radio.

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