Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Evergy has selected OneLayer Bridge for private LTE network management and security in a multi-year deal. The platform will help manage and secure thousands of devices on Evergy’s private LTE network, improving operational efficiency and security.
Article Summary:
Evergy, an energy provider, has chosen OneLayer Bridge for private LTE network device management and zero trust security platform in a multi-year deal. The platform will help manage and secure devices in Evergy’s facilities and across their electricity grid in the U.S. Evergy is planning to scale their network to tens of thousands of devices in the next few years.
OneLayer’s platform will result in substantial savings for Evergy in asset management, operations, and network management. The platform automates device onboarding, provisioning, profiling, and activation, allowing different teams to manage various onboarding steps while maintaining oversight. It provides visibility and tracking of all devices connected to the network.
As a critical national infrastructure player, Evergy requires strict security. OneLayer’s zero-trust security enhances Evergy’s existing security frameworks and regulatory requirements. The platform’s OT/IoT asset discovery and tracking, geofencing, anomaly detection, and mitigation functionalities reduce security risks and enable quick remediation.
OneLayer CEO stated that the company sees Evergy as visionaries and professionals with a focus on their business needs. The platform will support Evergy’s success journey and ensure continuous support for upgraded products and enhanced capabilities through partnerships with private LTE and CPE vendors.
