Gelsenwasser

GELSENWASSER AG is considered a critical infrastructure, which means it must follow strict security and protection guidelines. For example, it must ensure its services do not interfere with each other in uncontrolled ways. Its networks must be well-organized and easy to manage and maintain at all times. To support this, the company uses consistent technologies and communication protocols. GELSENWASSER AG also needs to have backup routes for data traffic to keep systems running smoothly and reduce delays. A redundant, optimized selection of data traffic routes must be available to ensure the shortest possible convergence times. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, the network must also be highly scalable. This helps avoid adding unnecessary features, protocols or complexities.

Using Shortest Path Bridging (SPB), a unified, highly scalable technology for Layer 2 and 3 VPNs was put in place. The solution can handle the increasing demands of the Internet of Things (IoT). SPB keeps services securely separated in isolated containers and allows new services to be quickly and flexibly deployed across different locations using edge-only provisioning. It supports cross-network L2 VPNs, and can share routing information without needing complex protocols like Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). This reduces the amount of IT training needs. Even when using different transmission methods—like microwave links, fiber optics, or IPsec VPNs—SPB works as a unified communication protocol, making system setup much simpler.

Products

• Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® 6860E Stackable LAN switches
• Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® 6900 LAN and data center switches

Solutions

• Digital Age Networking