Juniper Networks, SEL Inc., and Dragos Inc. developed the Converged Industrial Edge for Utilities—a cloud-native, standards-based architecture uniting IT and OT/ICS networks for grid modernization. It delivers a private operations cloud with a packet-based forwarding plane, centralized management/control, and integrated cybersecurity. Features include automated circuit provisioning, telemetry aggregation, microservices-based orchestration, and advanced threat detection. The solution improves resilience, security, and operational efficiency while reducing costs and complexity, addressing challenges like cyber risk, budget pressures, and retiring OT personnel.

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