Smart meter security without legacy VPNs in 2026
Smart meters cannot run a VPN client, so the tunnel ends upstream and the estate goes flat. What replaces legacy VPNs for utility grid devices in 2026.
One SIM for every substation, meter, and remote site.
Connect, monitor, and protect your distributed infrastructure with IoT connectivity built for critical operations. IXT delivers global SIMs, private networking, and real-time device management for energy and utility providers operating under strict uptime and compliance demands.
Built for always-on operations and regulatory pressure.
Substations, pump stations, and remote sensors depend on continuous data flow to your control systems. A connectivity gap at a single site creates blind spots you cannot afford.
IXT replaces fragmented carrier contracts and VPN complexity with one connectivity layer:
Always-on connections for critical infrastructure.
These capabilities address the specific operational and regulatory demands of modern energy and utility infrastructure.
From secure SCADA backhaul to NIS2-aligned audit trails, every feature is built for environments where downtime and data exposure carry real consequences.
Global SIM for any location
One SIM connects substations, pump stations, and remote sensors across any region. Multi-IMSI technology provides automatic network failover. No separate contracts or SIM swaps when infrastructure expands.
Private networking for OT systems
Route SCADA data, control signals, and meter readings through private APNs and direct cloud connections. Keep operational technology traffic off the public internet. Supports NIS2 requirements for network segmentation and access control.
Shared data pool across all sites
Every SIM draws from one data allocation. No need to estimate usage per substation or overprovision remote sensors. Predictable monthly costs across your entire deployment, with no overage penalties.
Connectivity that keeps pace with your compliance obligations.
From grid operators to water utilities, IXT connects field devices to backend systems with the security and visibility that regulated industries require. NIS2 mandates network segmentation, incident reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
IXT SecureNet and the IXT Connectivity Management Platform give you the architecture and the evidence to meet those requirements, without adding operational complexity.
Plan your next deployment with confidence.
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