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    <title>Heddian Blog</title>
    <link>https://www.heddian.com/resources</link>
    <description>Insights &amp; Knowledge for Utility Communications. Expert webinars, blogs, and content to support your utility operations</description>
    <language>en</language>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:56:54 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-10-16T16:56:54Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Heddian to Support Avista Hybrid Field Communications Modernization</title>
      <link>https://www.heddian.com/resources/avista-heddian-private-wireless</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/avista-heddian-private-wireless" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/Connected%20Energy%20Grid%20at%20Sunset.png" alt="Heddian to Support Avista Hybrid Field Communications Modernization" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;Heddian to deploy and manage a secure, resilient hybrid wireless network designed to support Avista’s evolving grid communications needs&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;Heddian has &lt;/span&gt;announced a partnership with &lt;a href="https://investor.avistacorp.com/about-avista"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Avista Corporation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; (NYSE: AVA), the energy company serving customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of Oregon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/avista-heddian-private-wireless" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/Connected%20Energy%20Grid%20at%20Sunset.png" alt="Heddian to Support Avista Hybrid Field Communications Modernization" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;Heddian to deploy and manage a secure, resilient hybrid wireless network designed to support Avista’s evolving grid communications needs&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;Heddian has &lt;/span&gt;announced a partnership with &lt;a href="https://investor.avistacorp.com/about-avista"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Avista Corporation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; (NYSE: AVA), the energy company serving customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of Oregon.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=242675880&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heddian.com%2Fresources%2Favista-heddian-private-wireless&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.heddian.com%252Fresources&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>News</category>
      <category>Private Wireless</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:45:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.heddian.com/resources/avista-heddian-private-wireless</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-10-08T14:45:39Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Heddian</dc:creator>
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      <title>Satellite Direct-to-Device for Utilities: 8 Questions to Consider</title>
      <link>https://www.heddian.com/resources/satellite-d2d</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/satellite-d2d" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/sattelite-d2d-full.png" alt="A satellite with a direct-to-device communications connection" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;Satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology is generating significant interest across the communications industry. For utilities, the potential is particularly intriguing: extending communications beyond terrestrial coverage, creating additional connectivity options for field operations and potentially adding another layer of resilience when traditional communications are disrupted.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/satellite-d2d" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/sattelite-d2d-full.png" alt="A satellite with a direct-to-device communications connection" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;Satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology is generating significant interest across the communications industry. For utilities, the potential is particularly intriguing: extending communications beyond terrestrial coverage, creating additional connectivity options for field operations and potentially adding another layer of resilience when traditional communications are disrupted.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=242675880&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heddian.com%2Fresources%2Fsatellite-d2d&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.heddian.com%252Fresources&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Thought Leadership</category>
      <category>Satellite D2D</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:08:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.heddian.com/resources/satellite-d2d</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-10-01T16:08:03Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>David Beppler</dc:creator>
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      <title>Heddian and G+D Announce Partnership to Launch Heddian’s UtiliSIM™ for Utilities</title>
      <link>https://www.heddian.com/resources/utilisim-launch</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/utilisim-launch" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/UtiliSIM+Graphic.webp" alt="Heddian and G+D Announce Partnership to Launch Heddian’s UtiliSIM™ for Utilities" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h2&gt;New SIM Solution Sets Standard for Secure, Flexible Connectivity in Utility Sector&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Heddian and Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), global leaders in secure communications and connectivity, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver Heddian’s UtiliSIM™, an innovative SIM card designed to meet the unique needs of electric utilities operating on LTE networks. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in secure, reliable, and flexible network solutions for both private and commercial LTE traffic in the utility sector.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/utilisim-launch" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/UtiliSIM+Graphic.webp" alt="Heddian and G+D Announce Partnership to Launch Heddian’s UtiliSIM™ for Utilities" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h2&gt;New SIM Solution Sets Standard for Secure, Flexible Connectivity in Utility Sector&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Heddian and Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), global leaders in secure communications and connectivity, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver Heddian’s UtiliSIM™, an innovative SIM card designed to meet the unique needs of electric utilities operating on LTE networks. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in secure, reliable, and flexible network solutions for both private and commercial LTE traffic in the utility sector.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=242675880&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heddian.com%2Fresources%2Futilisim-launch&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.heddian.com%252Fresources&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>News</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.heddian.com/resources/utilisim-launch</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-09-30T04:15:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Heddian</dc:creator>
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      <title>Heddian and Druid Announce Partnership To Deliver Private 4G / 5G Networks for Utilities</title>
      <link>https://www.heddian.com/resources/heddiananddruid</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/heddiananddruid" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/vecteezy_communication-tower-above-autumn-forest-blends-technology_54897755.webp" alt="Heddian and Druid Announce Partnership To Deliver Private 4G / 5G Networks for Utilities" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;h2&gt;On Prem or Regional Hosting, Managed Services, and Comprehensive NOC Monitoring Empower Utilities for Next-Generation Private LTE / 5G Connectivity&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Heddian, a provider of secure, reliable, integrated communications solutions for electric utilities, today announced a strategic partnership with Druid Software, a global leader in cellular core network technology, to deliver purpose-built 4G and 5G connectivity solutions tailored specifically for electric utility companies. This collaboration aims to transform the way electric utilities manage and operate their critical communications infrastructure, providing unprecedented flexibility, security, grid resilience and operational efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/heddiananddruid" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/vecteezy_communication-tower-above-autumn-forest-blends-technology_54897755.webp" alt="Heddian and Druid Announce Partnership To Deliver Private 4G / 5G Networks for Utilities" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;h2&gt;On Prem or Regional Hosting, Managed Services, and Comprehensive NOC Monitoring Empower Utilities for Next-Generation Private LTE / 5G Connectivity&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Heddian, a provider of secure, reliable, integrated communications solutions for electric utilities, today announced a strategic partnership with Druid Software, a global leader in cellular core network technology, to deliver purpose-built 4G and 5G connectivity solutions tailored specifically for electric utility companies. This collaboration aims to transform the way electric utilities manage and operate their critical communications infrastructure, providing unprecedented flexibility, security, grid resilience and operational efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=242675880&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heddian.com%2Fresources%2Fheddiananddruid&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.heddian.com%252Fresources&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>News</category>
      <category>Private Wireless</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.heddian.com/resources/heddiananddruid</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-09-28T04:15:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Heddian</dc:creator>
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      <title>How Private LTE Supports Rural Grid Modernization</title>
      <link>https://www.heddian.com/resources/private-lte-rural-grids</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/private-lte-rural-grids" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/hs-generated-images/Rural%20Utility%20Landscape%20In%20Shallow%20Panorama%20At%20Sunset.webp" alt="How Private LTE Supports Rural Grid Modernization" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Joe Walsh, now Heddian CEO, shares practical lessons on private LTE for rural utilities from his Energy Central interview during his time at NRTC.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.heddian.com/resources/private-lte-rural-grids" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.heddian.com/hubfs/hs-generated-images/Rural%20Utility%20Landscape%20In%20Shallow%20Panorama%20At%20Sunset.webp" alt="How Private LTE Supports Rural Grid Modernization" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Joe Walsh, now Heddian CEO, shares practical lessons on private LTE for rural utilities from his Energy Central interview during his time at NRTC.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=242675880&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heddian.com%2Fresources%2Fprivate-lte-rural-grids&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.heddian.com%252Fresources&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Thought Leadership</category>
      <category>Private Wireless</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.heddian.com/resources/private-lte-rural-grids</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-09-15T04:15:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Heddian</dc:creator>
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