Patton and alfanar Partner™ to Accelerate Secure Digital Transformation of Saudi Power Infrastructure

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Please try againBurton Patton with Chadi Iskandar Delivered through alfanar Digital Solutions (ADS) and alfanar eDAS, the partnership covers industrial automation, smart-grid modernization, digital substations, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure—integrating IIoT architectures aligned with Industry 4.0 standards, secure OT networking, grid cybersecurity, network segmentation, SCADA policy enforcement, and resilient substation automation.ConnectIT® CIT-SFP – a compact serial-to-IP platform that lets legacy RTUs, SCADA systems, protection relays, and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) integrate with modern Ethernet/IP networks without replacing installed assetsCopperLink™ CL-SFP – extends Ethernet connectivity over existing copper infrastructure to accelerate IP-based communicationsFiberPlex™ SFX™ Data Diode SFP modules – hardware-enforced, unidirectional cybersecurity solutions that enable secure data transfer from operational systems to monitoring platforms while blocking unauthorized inbound access.The agreement also gives alfanar access to Patton’s Special Projects Group, contract development, engineering, and manufacturing services for customized initiatives that support the Kingdom’s evolving electrical infrastructure needs.“Saudi Arabia continues to make significant investments in modernizing its energy infrastructure and advancing its Vision 2030 objectives,” said Burton Patton, Chief Revenue Officer of Patton LLC. “We are proud to cooperate with alfanar, contributing our products, IP competency, and engineering capabilities to support secure digital transformation across the Kingdom’s energy sectors.”“This cooperation agreement brings together complementary capabilities essential to the future of intelligent energy systems,” said Chadi Iskandar, Vice President, eDAS, alfanar. “Together, we will help customers accelerate deployment of smart-grid, automation, and digital substation architectures while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability.”The announcement comes amid growing US-Saudi cooperation, including the recent US-Saudi 123 Agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation. While unrelated to nuclear technology, the partnership reflects the broader strength of bilateral commercial ties.Together, Patton and alfanar will pursue opportunities that support next-generation utility infrastructure, intelligent substations, secure OT networking, and smart transmission and distribution initiatives that advance Saudi Vision 2030.Media Contact: Glendon Flowers | +1 301 975 1000 | press@patton.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.