MMB Networks Accelerates Smart Grid Deployments Across the Americas with Over 250,000 Wi-SUN Nodes Deployed
MMB Networks Accelerates Smart Grid Deployments Across the Americas with Over 250,000 Wi-SUN Nodes Deployed
PR Newswire
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2026
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MMB Networks, a leader in Smart Energy & Network Communications, today announced significant expansion of utility deployments across North and South America, driven by growing adoption of its Wi-SUN Certified smart energy communication solutions.
Accelerating Americas-Wide Utility Modernization
Through projects with 15 utilities and product vendors, MMB has developed proven expertise in accelerating deployment timelines while helping reduce engineering and certification risk.
Interoperability, Security, and Scalable Infrastructure
Built for long-term industrial deployments, MMB's Wi-SUN Certified hardware undergoes rigorous multi-vendor testing. Featuring enterprise-grade security, MMB ensures grid networks remain resilient against cyber threats while solving high-density urban canyons and vast rural grid challenges.
"As demand for scalable smart utility infrastructure grows across North and South America, MMB Networks helps utilities accelerate deployment timelines by providing pre-certified communications technology that reduces engineering complexity and certification risk," said Russell Thomas, President & CEO at MMB Networks. "Utilities are under increasing pressure to improve grid visibility, reliability, and cybersecurity while managing deployment costs. Our role is to remove complexity from network communications so utilities can focus on delivering reliable service to their customers."
"Open standards and interoperability are fundamental to building future-proof energy grids," said Phil Beecher, President and CEO of the Wi-SUN Alliance. "MMB Networks' commitment to Wi-SUN certification ensures utilities across the Americas can confidently deploy secure, multi-vendor wireless mesh networks designed to scale for decades."
2026 Industry Recognition
MMB Networks' market leadership in Smart Energy and Connectivity has earned us two 2026 industry honours:
- Best Smart Energy Connectivity Solution 2026 – Canada
- IoT Networking Excellence Award 2026 – Canada
These honours demonstrate the impact MMB Networks is having on building and deploying the next generation of interoperable Wi-SUN solutions to support utilities.
To learn more about MMB Networks' Wi-SUN Certified solutions and utility deployment expertise, visit www.mmbnetworks.com.
About MMB Networks
MMB Networks develops communications hardware and embedded software that enable utilities and device manufacturers to deploy secure, interoperable smart grid networks. Its Wi-SUN Certified solutions support advanced metering infrastructure, distribution automation, and grid modernization initiatives worldwide. MMB has won two prestigious awards this year: Best Smart Energy Connectivity Solution 2026 – Canada and IoT Networking Excellence Award 2026 – Canada
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