Energy & Utilities
Make the energy transition possible with modern technology
Today, as the energy industry becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, utilities are facing unprecedented challenges in terms of networks, security, transmission and communication. This is where CANCOM comes in.
As a trusted partner with more than 30 years of experience providing customized technology solutions to the energy utility industry, we are committed to understanding our customers' challenges and providing innovative solutions that make their networks more secure, efficient and reliable. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements of this industry and a team of experts with extensive experience, we offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers.

Managing the special challenges of the energy sector
The energy sector is facing a variety of challenges. These include the need for a stable and secure IT infrastructure, the increasing digitalization of processes and protection against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In view of these complex requirements, customized solutions are essential to ensure efficient and secure operations while promoting innovation.
All information comes together at this central point and the network control is coordinated. As part of digitalization, network control is visualized and controlled decentrally, with all network and security components ensuring secure and uninterrupted communication. The connection to classic IT systems, for example for billing, or to cloud services from manufacturers for information on updates and attack detection patterns, makes a clear separation through a DMZ increasingly important at this point. We provide you with comprehensive support – from advice on separation to the design and structure of the components right through to the operation of the required platforms.
In addition, scalability via central management systems plays a decisive role in order to be able to react more quickly to all legal requirements in the areas of IT security (KRITIS and NIS 2) and grid control (Section 14a EnWG) in the future.
The connection of increasing numbers of renewable energy sources and more electricity consumers requires modern control of energy grids and the associated reliability. With our solutions, we offer state-of-the-art technologies to meet the requirements for speed, reliability and IT security. Together, we analyze the specific requirements and select the appropriate technologies to create an ideal basis for current and future challenges.
Thanks to our decades of experience in the design, construction and service of wide area networks and provider networks, we always find a suitable solution – even for companies with smaller teams.
In contrast to the wide area network, the basis of the transmission media in the aggregation and access network varies considerably alongside fiber optics. In addition to public networks such as MPLS, DSL and mobile communications, proprietary 2-wire technology is still a common transmission medium. CANCOM provides support in selecting the appropriate technology and combines modern SD-WAN solutions with private networks to create a reliable and secure transmission network.
Besides transmission, the connection of participants also plays a decisive role. In addition to current Ethernet communications, legacy interfaces such as RS-232, E1 and others must often still be taken into account. We can support you in selecting and combining the right systems to successfully implement your project.
Energy providers are often in focus of cyber attacks, and the increasing networking of systems significantly increases the attack vector. To increase IT security, legislators have introduced various regulations, with the use of attack detection systems playing a central role.
The CANCOM Defense Center supports you with various modules to help you maintain an overview and focus on the actual operation of your network. In addition to the classic log analysis of existing systems, the CANCOM Defense Center also offers Operation Technology (OT) Monitoring, which continuously monitors OT devices and protocols and provides early warning of attacks and vulnerabilities.
Customized solutions for energy suppliers
We understand your challenges and support you in overcoming them. CANCOM offers a broad portfolio to put together a customized solution for your requirements:
We provide a stable, intelligent and, above all, secure ICT infrastructure to ensure the security of your data and networks.
Our experts develop and implement concepts for outsourcing and innovative digitalization solutions with an industry focus.
Whether standardized or customized – with our CANOM-owned products and services, we take care of the secure operation of your infrastructures.ย
Reach the next level – with these CANCOM products and services
Digitization
M2M, sensors, gateways
IoT & IIoT
Connectivity
Platforms
Analytics
Applications
Service integration and management
Network & Security
Blackout-proof networks
Industrial Ethernet
SD-WAN
IT-/OT firewall solutions
Cyber Defense Center
Enterprise Networks & SDN
Data Center
Network Management / Visibility
Transmission
Radio relay
WDM / optical networks
MPLS & SP Automation
Carrier Ethernet
XDSL / FTTH
SDN/NFV
5G, LTE, 450MHz
Voice
Blackout-proof communication
MS Teams Direct Routing
Cloud-PBX incl. UC
SBC / MSBR
Headsets
Conferencing
VoIP-PBX incl. UC
Together we can make the energy transition possible
At CANCOM, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We work closely with our customers to understand their individual requirements and develop customized solutions that exceed their expectations. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to constantly look for new ways to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers.
Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you overcome your technology challenges and set your business up for a successful future.
Use Cases
German transmission network operator
Implementation of a Security Operation Center (CANCOM Defense Center)
Strategic and operational consulting
Planning, project planning and commissioning within 2 months
Initial overall setup incl. Discovery
Creation of use cases
Definition of further technical and organizational measures
German energy provider
Implementation of a georedundant network hub
Routing/Segmentation/VPN/Firewallingโ
Highly available, 100G
Support with the conceptual design
Design und proof of conceptโ
Delivery and comissioning
German distribution network operatorKlicken, um Alternative zu verwenden
Next-generation firewalling in OT: โ
Micro-segmentation, application whitelisting for IEC-60870-5-104, TASE-2, IEC-61850PoC & pilot phase development OT-SoC:
Setup, commissioning, discovery & Customizations
German regional provider
Structure of an OT-SIEM system
Integration of various log sources in the OT environment
Planning, project management and commissioning of the systemโ
Initial overall setup incl. discoveryโ
Writing parsersโ
Support & serviceโ
Regional provider of a large German energy company
Establishment/expansion of Industrial Ethernet in telecontrol networks for the transmission of IEC-60870-5-104 telecontrol protocols
Support with conceptual designโ
Design, proof of concept
Delivery and commissioning
German transmission network operator
Installation of an MPLS-TP system for the operation of a newly built, approx. 500 km long gas pipeline
Planning, project management, configurationEinbaufertige Lieferung und Inbetriebnahme โ
Writing parsers
API programming activitiesโ
Support during ongoing operation within the PoC and pilot phases