IoT Connectivity and Edge Intelligence for Smart Grids

Telit Cinterion will showcase new connectivity and edge intelligence solutions for smart grids and distributed energy resource (DER) integration at DTECH^® 2026, highlighting how utilities can improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency through scalable IoT architectures.

Focus on utility grid modernization
At DTECH^® 2026, Telit Cinterion’s exhibit centers on the challenges utilities face as they modernize grid infrastructure: large-scale device deployment, long asset lifecycles, secure connectivity, and rising operational complexity. The company’s portfolio targets smart metering, grid monitoring, and field-level intelligence, with an emphasis on reducing installation time, minimizing outages, and improving asset visibility.

The showcased solutions are designed for utility environments where resilience, standards compliance, and remote manageability are critical.

eSIM provisioning for large-scale deployments
One of the core technologies on display is NExT™ eSIM Provisioning, a cloud-based platform designed to simplify the deployment and lifecycle management of smart meters and grid-connected devices. By leveraging embedded SIM technology, utilities can decouple device installation from network subscription logistics, enabling faster rollouts and simplified maintenance.

The platform aligns with GSMA specifications such as SGP.22 and the emerging SGP.32 framework, supporting future-ready interoperability and multi-operator flexibility. This approach is particularly relevant for long-lived utility assets that must remain connected across evolving network technologies.

Advanced telemetry for field assets
Telit Cinterion is also highlighting the ATD551, a connectivity and sensing solution optimized for utility asset monitoring. Designed for harsh outdoor environments, the device supports functions such as angle and slack detection, predictive maintenance indicators, and remote tamper alerts.

These capabilities enable utilities to detect abnormal conditions earlier, reduce unplanned outages, and limit unnecessary truck rolls. By providing near-real-time visibility into field assets, the solution supports a shift from reactive to condition-based maintenance strategies.

Edge platforms for intelligent applications
For applications that require local processing and rich user interfaces, Telit Cinterion is presenting its Smart Module Cluster platform. Built on the SE250B4 smart module, the cluster integrates LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, and supports both Android™ and Linux^® operating systems.

The platform includes a 7-inch automotive-grade touch display, an IP66-rated enclosure, and ruggedized hardware intended for real-world deployment. While positioned for applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, telematics, and multimedia, the platform also illustrates how edge computing can be applied to utility and energy-sector use cases where local intelligence and connectivity must coexist.

Security, resilience, and operational impact
Across its portfolio, Telit Cinterion emphasizes secure connectivity, scalable device management, and edge intelligence as foundational elements for modern utility networks. These capabilities are increasingly important as utilities integrate DERs, expand digital monitoring, and respond to regulatory and customer expectations for reliability and resilience.

By combining standards-based connectivity with application-ready hardware and cloud services, the company positions its solutions to support measurable reductions in operational cost and improved grid performance.

Application context
The solutions presented at DTECH^® 2026 reflect broader trends in the utility sector toward software-defined, data-driven grid operations. As smart meters, sensors, and edge devices proliferate, platforms that simplify deployment while maintaining long-term flexibility become critical.

Telit Cinterion’s focus on eSIM provisioning, advanced telemetry, and edge computing highlights how IoT architectures are evolving to support both the scale and longevity required in energy and utility infrastructure.