Join MCA at the 2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest
The landscape of critical infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the need for smarter, more resilient, and secure networks. For leaders in the utility, electric, power, and broadband sectors, staying ahead of this evolution is not just an advantage—it is a necessity. This is the core focus of the upcoming Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) Summit & Plugfest 2025, the premier event dedicated to advancing private broadband networks for America’s critical industries.
From November 4-6, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, utility executives, innovation leaders, and technology partners will converge to connect, learn, and grow. This event provides a unique platform for meaningful conversations, networking with industry peers, and gaining exclusive insights from the visionaries shaping the future of utility connectivity.
Why Attend the UBBA Summit & Plugfest?
The UBBA Summit & Plugfest is more than just a conference; it is a collaborative workspace where the future of utility communications takes shape. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with live testing, demonstrations, and in-depth discussions focused on the real-world challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
This year’s agenda is packed with sessions covering critical topics such as:
- The evolution of private LTE networks to 5G.
- Cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies for OT and communications networks.
- The role of AI in modernizing Network Operations Centers (NOCs).
- Strategies for deploying and managing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0).
- Real-world case studies from leading utilities on their private network deployments.
Attending this summit offers a direct path to understanding how to plan and roadmap a network that supports today’s use cases and is ready for tomorrow’s applications, from wildfire prevention to DER integration.
Connect with MCA’s Cellular Networking Solutions Team at Booth 42
MCA is proud to announce that our Cellular Networking Solutions team will be exhibiting at Booth 42 in the Innovation Zone. As a trusted advisor in delivering integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions, we understand the immense pressure on utilities to modernize their infrastructure safely, reliably, and efficiently. Our presence at UBBA underscores our commitment to providing our customers with the most advanced and reliable technologies available.
Our team will be on-site to discuss your specific challenges and demonstrate how our portfolio of solutions can enhance your operational capabilities. We are particularly excited to showcase technologies from two of our key partners: Digi International and Komodo Systems.
High-Performance Cellular Routers from Digi International
Reliable, secure, and rugged connectivity is the backbone of any modern utility network. As operations become more distributed and data-intensive, the need for high-performance cellular routing has never been greater. That is why we are presenting solutions from our partner, Digi International.
What are Digi cellular router solutions?
Digi provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade cellular routers and gateways designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. These devices offer robust, secure, and resilient connectivity for everything from substation automation to mobile workforce communications.
Key components of Digi’s solutions include:
- Industrial and Enterprise Routers: Devices like the Digi IX and TX series are built to withstand extreme temperatures and conditions while providing secure, high-speed LTE and 5G connectivity.
- Digi Remote Manager®: A comprehensive IoT device and network management platform that allows for easy setup, mass configuration, maintenance, and visibility for all connected devices.
- Embedded Security: Digi TrustFence® provides a built-in security framework that simplifies the process of securing connected devices from emerging threats.
These components combine to create a complete solution that ensures your grid devices, from reclosers to meters, remain connected and secure, enabling real-time monitoring and control.
AI-Powered Network Management from Komodo Systems
As networks grow in complexity, managing them effectively becomes a monumental task. Chasing ghost issues, managing legacy tools, and reacting to a constant stream of alerts can overwhelm even the most capable teams. To address this, we will be demonstrating the power of Komodo Eye®, the advanced network management platform from our partner, Komodo Systems.
What is Komodo Eye®?
Komodo Eye® is a next-generation Network Management System (NMS) that uses AI to provide total visibility across your entire network—legacy or modern. It supports over 18,000 device types, allowing you to monitor SCADA, IP, and SNMP systems from a single, unified dashboard.
Key features of the Komodo Eye® platform include:
- AI-Powered Visibility: The system analyzes your entire network to detect anomalies, automate root cause analysis, and remediate unseen failures before they become outages.
- Scalable Intelligence: With packages like Komodo Core, Insight, and Sentinel, the platform scales to meet the needs of any size network, from a few hundred devices to over 10,000.
- Proactive Management: Komodo Eye® shifts your teams from a reactive to a proactive posture, reducing time-to-detection and freeing up your experts to solve more pressing issues.
By integrating this platform, utilities can ensure reliability, prevent disruptions, and operate their networks with a new level of confidence and efficiency.
Let’s Find the Right Solution Together
At MCA, we provide our customers with a carefully selected portfolio of voice, data, and security solutions. We highlight technologies from partners like Digi International and Komodo Systems because they represent the cutting edge of what is possible in network connectivity and management.
However, we recognize that every utility’s needs are unique. Komodo Eye® and Digi routers are just two examples of the many best-in-class solutions we offer. Our consultative process is designed to understand your specific operational challenges and long-term objectives. Only then can we determine whether these solutions, or others from our extensive partner network, are the best fit for you.
Visit the MCA Cellular Networking Solutions team at Booth 42 during the 2025 UBBA Summit & Plugfest to discuss how we can help you build a safer, more secure, and more efficient workplace. Let’s explore the future of utility connectivity together.
About MCA
We believe every workplace should be safe, secure, and efficient. As trusted advisors, we deliver integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions with a Service First mindset – driven by a team that cares deeply about our customers and each other.
Why MCA? At MCA, we help solve critical communication, connectivity, and security challenges with turnkey, integrated system solutions – from two-way radios and in-building wireless to video surveillance, access control, and more. MCA is built from over 50 companies with deep technical expertise and strong local roots. And we’re still growing – expanding our capabilities, our reach, and our team.
Our 100+ Solution Centers bring together sales, installation, service, and customer operations teams to deliver seamless, nationwide support. Guided by our Service First value, we don’t just connect the wires and walk away – we provide customized solutions backed by deep expertise and lifecycle support.
