As UK utilities prepare for Ofgem’s ED3 framework, investment, resilience, digitalisation and sustainability are moving to the forefront of strategic planning. Explore the key priorities shaping electricity networks ahead of the December 2026 business plan deadline, and how utilities can turn ED3 requirements into opportunities for long-term growth and smarter, more resilient networks.
The global copper switch‑off is reshaping technology networks worldwide, as fibre becomes the foundation of modern connectivity. But beneath this rapid expansion lies a quieter, more complex challenge: unwinding decades of embedded copper infrastructure safely, sustainably, and at scale.
Net zero is a global ambition, but its impact is felt locally. Across the essential systems that keep people connected, safe and powered, TXO helps organisations cut their Scope 3 emissions while creating skills, jobs and opportunity in the communities they serve.
ETCS migration isn’t just a signalling upgrade, it’s a large-scale infrastructure transition that unlocks hidden value in legacy rail assets through smarter lifecycle thinking, urban mining, and asset recovery. The real opportunity isn’t in faster deployment, it’s in smarter recovery and reuse of what already exists.
At TXO, we’re proud to have colleagues around the world who bring ex-forces experience into our organisation. Their backgrounds enrich our culture, strengthen our teams and remind us of the value of diverse journeys.
Long-term technology performance depends on more than systems and infrastructure. It depends on the people who understand how those systems behave in real-world conditions and how they can be transformed and optimised effectively.
In our new video, go inside TXO’s Solihull repair lab with Lead Electronics Engineer Dave Wise and discover how our team brings network hardware back to life with precision engineering and rigorous testing.
Discover how TXO’s Carbon Calculator, developed with the Carbon Trust, helps organisations turn refurbishment and reuse into measurable carbon savings. By revealing the hidden emissions avoided through reuse, the calculator gives operators the data they need to make smarter, more sustainable network infrastructure decisions.
NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services, required a new 21CN connection to support operations at Sumburgh Airport. TXO extended NATS’ existing Shetland microwave network with a new point-to-point link, overcoming OFCOM licensing delays and coordination challenges to deliver resilient, high-capacity connectivity in one of the UK’s most remote regions.
OEM lead times beyond 220 days. Double-digit price increases. Critical platform shortages. Operators are being forced to rethink how networks are built and supported. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is no longer just a financial metric, it’s becoming the framework for resilience, availability, and long-term network stability.
Procurement teams, infrastructure owners and transport authorities are no longer treating lifecycle optimisation, material recovery and reuse as long‑term ambitions — they are becoming immediate strategic levers for cost control, resilience and programme delivery. The pace of change coming out of UK Rail suggests that organisations that fail to adapt quickly risk being left behind.
Industry leaders recently joined Siemens and TXO in Solihull to explore the evolving landscape of industrial connectivity, cybersecurity and smart grid innovation. Discover the insights driving the future of critical infrastructure.
