Utilities

Competition and increased demand require smarter power systems

Competition and ever increasing demand for power are placing tremendous pressures on Utilities to increase productivity and reduce power shortages. New advances in communications and data systems are offering solutions for smarter power.

Remote monitoring and new communications systems are driving greater efficiencies for Power Utilities.

Power utilities are going through tremendous change. Demand for more power requires not only more production, but more efficient production. Consumers want uninterrupted supply and when a fault occurs Utilities must be positioned to react quickly and effectively. To do this you must connect field equipment through communications links to critical applications and other systems data all into your own operating systems.

Do you know where your workers and equipment are at any given time? Are you monitoring critical equipment and transmission lines to assure peak production and zero environmental impact? Interference, accidents and malicious attacks are a constant threat. Are you using the securest of voice and data communications?

Staying connected to your infrastructure, people, assets and information means you can improve power quality, lessen interruption and reduce maintenance costs. But to do so, you need to be connected in a way that translates all of that information into instant business value.

A single source of wireless communications expertise, Skymira combines industry leading satellite and cellular communications technologies, with Skymira’s value-added services, to provide solutions specific to your requirements and the way you operate.

Our proven services assure your solution is properly tailored to fit your exact needs, easily deployed and ready to scale as your company and information needs grow.

Solutions to address your biggest challenges

• Telemetry/ SCADA - Monitor equipment for real-time data on production and performance. Get immediate warnings if a risk or breach is happening. Skymira offers a variety of platforms and services ideal for Telemetry Monitoring and Scada Applications all providing real-time communications and all designed for long periods of autonomous operation and compatibility with most data loggers and sensors.
• Secure Communications – Information security is a high priority given the possibility of interference or attack. You can’t afford a breach. Skymira’s Satellite Voice and Satellite Internet services offer two of the most secure global communication solutions available.
• Paperwork – Turn work logs, daily production and safety reports into electronic forms that deliver immediate value with Skymira’s Electronic Forms.
• Asset Tracking – Your equipment and maintenance teams are critical to your success. Do you know where all of it is at any given moment? With Skymira’s GPS Tracking you’ll benefit from better asset utilization and logistical planning. Know the location, direction and even performance of all your equipment. Our service is easily tailored with the ability to create and manage custom GPS reports.
• Equipment Security – Protect your assets. Monitoring the security of equipment reduces insurance premiums and saves you lost productivity in the event of a security breach. With Skymira’s Security Monitoring solutions, alerts can be monitored by live operators or sent electronically to company personnel via email, text message or fax.
• Engine Diagnostics - Stay on top of machine performance with predictive maintenance programs and avoid costly breakdowns all with Skymira’s Engine Diagnostics. Unique features include the ability to track speeding and assess idle time engine running.
• Dispatch Control – With Skymira’s Fleet Dispatch you can send orders to remote mobile units and receive information on those orders as work is completed. All changes made remotely or in office are reflected in real-time. Our solutions can be web-based or integrated with your in-house systems.