Canadian Electrical Utility Counts on Alcatel Carrier-Class Communication Platforms to Power Network Expansion.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2002 AltaLink deploys Alcatel 7470 Multiservice Platform and 3600 MainStreet for Business-critical Data and Voice Services Alcatel (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ALA) today announced the completion of a multiservice communication network integrating data and voice services for AltaLink, an electricity transmission company in Alberta, Canada, responsible for almost 60 percent of the province's electrical transmission requirements. Relying on the 99.999 percent field-proven reliability of the Alcatel equipment, AltaLink is deploying the Alcatel 3600 MainStreet Multiservice Bandwith Manager plus the Alcatel 7470 Multiservice Platform to aggregate mission-critical "teleprotection" circuits, the data circuits that provide automatic protection of transmission lines and terminal stations across the power grid. In addition, the network delivers voice, data and control services between AltaLink's operations center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. and remote electrical substations An electrical substation is a subsidiary station of an electricity generation, transmission and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low or the reverse using transformers. . The network also includes the Alcatel 1603 SMX SMX Search Marketing Expo SMX Sulfamethoxazole SMX Server Macro Expansion SMX Santa Maria, CA, USA - Santa Maria Public Airport (Airport Code) SMX SonicsMX SMX Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc. , which delivers next generation, multiservice SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking  It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled , and . ) in an extremely compact size. The entire solution will be managed end-to-end by the Alcatel 5620 Network Manager. "Standardizing our network on the Alcatel MainStreet and edge platform ensures the dedicated, secure, high-speed communication for the teleprotection and control for all of the 500-, 240- and major 138-kV transmission lines and substations owned by AltaLink," said Richard Hird, principal engineer, Telecommunication and SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control. for AltaLink. "Alcatel provides our network with a cost-effective solution while giving us the capacity required, the ability to address future additions to support forecasted transmission system expansion, the flexibility to incorporate ongoing development in digital technologies and the ability to monitor and manage the telecommunications network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. from a central location." "Similar to telecom service providers, utility companies must deploy highly reliable networks to guarantee service for their customers," said Hubert de Pesquidoux, president, Alcatel Canada. "Working with AltaLink, we are extending our experience in deploying carrier-class solutions for telecom providers to meet the same requirement for reliable services for mission critical applications in the utility market." About AltaLink AltaLink, a new Calgary-based company, is responsible for almost 60 percent of Alberta's electrical transmission requirements. The company is committed to maintaining top quality electrical transmission services for Albertans, and to the further development of electrical power systems in response to growing market needs. AltaLink's ownership brings together a unique combination of both technical and financial strengths. AltaLink is a limited partnership whose partners are SNC-Lavalin Energy, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), commonly referred to as Teachers', is the organization responsible for administering pensions for public school teachers of Ontario. The OTPP also invests the plan's pension fund. Board, Macquarie North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Ltd. and Washington D.C.-based Trans-Elect Inc. The partners have acquired TransAlta's transmission assets, which include 11,000 km (7,000 miles) of transmission lines and more than 260 substations in Alberta. TransAlta's transmission staff also joined AltaLink bringing experience and expertise as well as a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. About Alcatel Alcatel designs, develops and builds innovative and competitive communications networks The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. , enabling carriers, service providers and enterprises to deliver any type of content, such as voice, data and multimedia, to any type of consumer, anywhere in the world. Relying on its leading and comprehensive products and solutions portfolio, stretching from end-to-end optical infrastructures, fixed and mobile networks to broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. , Alcatel's customers can focus on optimizing their service offerings and revenue streams. With sales of Euro 25 billion in 2001, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, http://www.alcatel.com. |
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