Verizon Business announced that the GE Vernova MDS Orbit, an advanced industrial wireless platform designed to help utility companies secure and protect their critical networks and assets, is now available on Verizon’s award-winning wireless network. This collaboration delivers a secure, reliable, and flexible communications solution that enables utilities to modernize and manage their electrical grids more effectively.
“As Utilities accelerate their digital transformation, they need communication platforms that are resilient, intelligent, secure and efficient,” said Mitesh Parikh, Product Line Leader, GE Vernova. “The MDS™ Orbit platform, powered by Verizon’s cellular network, enables our customers to modernize their grid operations with confidence – delivering the performance required for SCADA, automation, and other critical applications. Together with Verizon, we are helping utilities build the grid of the future with the connectivity and flexibility they need.”
The GE Vernova MDS™ Orbit platform delivers a robust and resilient communications backbone for mission-critical applications such as SCADA systems, grid automation, and workforce mobility. By integrating Verizon’s trusted wireless network, utilities gain access to secure, scalable connectivity that supports the transition to a smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient energy infrastructure.
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“The energy grid is undergoing a massive transformation, and utilities require reliable and flexible communications to manage this evolution,” said Jim Kilmer, VP, Global Enterprise Americas, Verizon Business. “Our collaboration with GE Vernova is about co-innovating to meet this critical need. By integrating our network with the MDS™ Orbit platform, we are providing a powerful solution to help utilities accelerate their grid modernization efforts and deliver more resilient and efficient energy services to their customers.”
This collaboration marks the latest milestone in Verizon and GE Vernova’s long-standing strategic partnership, combining Verizon’s leadership in wireless technology with GE Vernova’s proven expertise in industrial and energy applications. Together, the companies are empowering utility providers with next-generation connectivity solutions that enhance grid reliability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency—helping to power the future of energy.