Energy Queensland Limited (EQL) has migrated one million customer accounts to the Kraken platform.
Nokia has confirmed the successful completion of its first 5G non-standalone (NSA) Cloud RAN trial with Bharti Airtel (Airtel) in India.
The trial took place in an over-the-air environment utilizing 3.5 GHz spectrum for 5G and 2100 MHz for 4G.
Ergon Energy Retail’s partnership with Kraken has demonstrated that utility transformation is possible with a new operating model, complete re-platforming of ICT capability and the successful migration of more than one million customer accounts in 10 months and under budget.
Kraken’s Smart Flex demand response application integrates devices like EVs into the grid, enabling smarter usage which lowers bills for customers. This is of particular significance as the Queensland government has legislated a renewable energy target of 50% by 2030 and created a comprehensive roadmap to Net Zero by 2050 with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP).
Ayesha Razzaq, Executive General Manager Retail, EQL, said: “In responding to the energy transition, traditional utilities can either wait to be disrupted or change things themselves. Change is never easy, but to have an enterprise transformation program completed ahead of schedule is a credit to the technology, the deployment method, quality of the people and our partnership with Kraken.
Gavin Patterson, Chairman of Kraken Technologies, said: “Our partnership with Energy Queensland has borne an incredible record in how fast you can migrate a customer after signing a deal with Kraken.”
