This session will showcase first-hand experiences from utilities that are building out their IoT platforms with an eye for the future. By incorporating field area network standards into their programs, these utilities are prepared to grow their ecosystem of devices, enable a broader ecosystems of business partners and extend the value of their communication platform investments. This session explores practical examples of how the networks are expanding to include utility and smart city applications such as EV charging, DG monitoring, DER integration, smart sensors and more.