Learn how Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is leveraging Siemens technology to enable advanced connectivity, cybersecurity and the reliability of its critical infrastructure systems.
Dubai is a rapidly expanding city: future-focused, boundary-pushing and a global smart city pioneer. The city embraces innovation to create safe, personalized and efficient experiences, improving quality of life and long-term sustainability. At the heart of it all is Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA). That’s why Siemens collaborated with DEWA to develop innovative solutions to build a secure and resilient digital network.
Through its partnership with Siemens, DEWA has implemented a solution that delivers not only advanced connectivity and cybersecurity but also the reliability required for mission-critical systems.
With this comprehensive RUGGEDCOM network solution, DEWA can now operate substations like Hassyan — one of the largest in the UAE — with remarkable efficiency.
DEWA’s strategic priorities are aligned with Dubai’s vision: to build a future-ready, innovative and sustainable smart city, while also becoming one of the happiest cities in the world.
These bold ambitions demand bold solutions.
Our partnership delivers innovative technologies that empower DEWA to continue its journey — helping make Dubai the smartest and happiest city on the planet.
Digitalization is transforming the energy sector, and Siemens' advanced cybersecurity solution, based on RUGGEDCOM, represents a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts with DEWA.
Leveraging our RUGGEDCOM products and cybersecurity solutions, we have devised a digital, holistic network solution for DEWA substations.
RUGGEDCOM hardware performs at its best when the ambient environment is at its worst, while our software ensures secure access and network management for operational technology (OT) systems.
For example, RUGGEDCOM solutions operate reliably across a wide operating temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C , which is a critical for seamless operations in the Middle East.
Critical infrastructure communications demand high-availability and cannot tolerate downtime of even a few milliseconds. RUGGEDCOM offers solutions for fault-tolerant networks that maximize network availability in case of a failure.
Plus it does this without needing traditional features like fans — meaning potential mechanical failure risk is eliminated.
RUGGEDCOM has set the standard for reliable communications in electric power, transportation, oil and gas and other industrial networks with harsh environments.
RUGGEDCOM operates reliably across a wide operating temperature range from –40C to +85C.
RUGGEDCOM has a high immunity to EMI, with zero packet loss, plus enhanced resilience to shock and vibrations.
RUGGEDCOM operates without fans, helping to eliminate mechanical failure risk.
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