Modernizing critical infrastructure with customer needs at the center

Utilities and critical infrastructure operators need to modernize aging systems without compromising reliability, cybersecurity, or operational continuity. They also need infrastructure that can adapt to renewable energy growth, AI data centers, and changing grid requirements.

At Westermo, we are working with Intel to combine resilient industrial networking and cybersecurity with edge computing, AI, and virtualization technologies.

For customers, this work is focused on practical outcomes:

1. Modernize more easily and reduce dependence on specialized hardware.
2. Improve visibility, analytics, system updates, and lifecycle management.
3. Build scalable infrastructure that can evolve as operational needs change.

As Jenny Sjödahl, President and CEO of Ependion AB and CEO of Westermo, explains:
"Westermo's expertise in resilient industrial networking, utility communications, and OT cybersecurity, combined with Intel’s edge computing, AI, and virtualization technologies, creates a compelling platform to help utilities and data center operators modernize critical infrastructure while improving reliability, cybersecurity, and operational performance."

John Healy, Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Industrial and Robotics Division, adds:
"The convergence of AI, edge computing, and utility modernization creates an unprecedented opportunity to transform how critical infrastructure is designed and operated. Through our partnership with Westermo, we are delivering an open, scalable foundation for the next generation of digital substations and intelligent grid operations."

The value for customers is clear: a more flexible foundation for introducing new software and AI capabilities while maintaining the performance and resilience that mission-critical operations require.
We look forward to continuing this conversation with utilities, customers, and industry partners at Enlit Europe.