EMnify Case Studies How Enerhub ensures secure and reliable smart EV charging with EMnify

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How Enerhub ensures secure and reliable smart EV charging with EMnify

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
Applicable Industries	Automotive Utilities
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Maintenance
Use Cases	Vehicle Telematics Cybersecurity
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	Enerhub, an Italian Charge Point Operator (CPO) and e-Mobility Service Provider (EMSP), aims to simplify the provision of EV charging service for businesses while offering EV drivers the widest possible network of charging infrastructures. For Enerhub to deliver a continuous charging service with maximum operational time, secure and reliable communications between the charging stations and its service management portal are a prerequisite. Equally important is the ability to commission, manage, and maintain charge points efficiently and conveniently from the central office via a remote access tunnel. The Bologna-based e-mobility company found all it was looking for in EMnify. Read More
About Customer	Enerhub is an Italian Charge Point Operator (CPO) and e-Mobility Service Provider (EMSP) based in Bologna. The company's goal is to simplify the provision of EV charging service for businesses while offering EV drivers the widest possible network of charging infrastructures. Enerhub offers a full service of supplying, installing and operating charging stations on private business premises and semi-private parking areas like shopping centers and places of interest. Each charging station can comprise multiple charge points for simultaneous charging and is equipped with an EMnify SIM card to communicate with the Enerhub’s backend for charge point management. Read More
Solution	Enerhub uses EMnify's Multi-network IoT SIM to connect to the best network and simplify deployments in indoor and underground parking places. The company uses the EMnify Portal for complete SIM and connectivity control and visibility. OpenVPN is used for remote configuration and maintenance of charge points. To secure charge point communications with reduced costs and complexity, Enerhub uses Cloud Connect (IPsec/VPN). The communication between Enerhub’s charge points and management backend is defined by the industry-standard Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). Upon the first installation and activation of charge points, multiple OCPP parameters including timestamps and power management need to be set up for the connection to happen. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Networks & Connectivity - Cellular

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Maintenance

Use Cases

Vehicle Telematics

Cybersecurity

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

Enerhub, an Italian Charge Point Operator (CPO) and e-Mobility Service Provider (EMSP), aims to simplify the provision of EV charging service for businesses while offering EV drivers the widest possible network of charging infrastructures. For Enerhub to deliver a continuous charging service with maximum operational time, secure and reliable communications between the charging stations and its service management portal are a prerequisite. Equally important is the ability to commission, manage, and maintain charge points efficiently and conveniently from the central office via a remote access tunnel. The Bologna-based e-mobility company found all it was looking for in EMnify.

About Customer

Enerhub is an Italian Charge Point Operator (CPO) and e-Mobility Service Provider (EMSP) based in Bologna. The company's goal is to simplify the provision of EV charging service for businesses while offering EV drivers the widest possible network of charging infrastructures. Enerhub offers a full service of supplying, installing and operating charging stations on private business premises and semi-private parking areas like shopping centers and places of interest. Each charging station can comprise multiple charge points for simultaneous charging and is equipped with an EMnify SIM card to communicate with the Enerhub’s backend for charge point management.

Solution

Enerhub uses EMnify's Multi-network IoT SIM to connect to the best network and simplify deployments in indoor and underground parking places. The company uses the EMnify Portal for complete SIM and connectivity control and visibility. OpenVPN is used for remote configuration and maintenance of charge points. To secure charge point communications with reduced costs and complexity, Enerhub uses Cloud Connect (IPsec/VPN). The communication between Enerhub’s charge points and management backend is defined by the industry-standard Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). Upon the first installation and activation of charge points, multiple OCPP parameters including timestamps and power management need to be set up for the connection to happen.

Impact #1	Enerhub can establish an IPsec/ VPN tunnel between the EMnify platform and its management backend to encrypt and protect all charge point communication.
Impact #2	Enerhub provides both web and native apps that allow EV drivers to locate available chargers in the vicinity. Users can start and stop charging sessions at the push of a button and have a complete view of the charging process.
Impact #3	Remote access via OpenVPN additionally allows Enerhub to perform multiple diagnostic and maintenance tasks like downloading application logs and hardware rebooting – fast and efficiently from afar.

Impact #1

Enerhub can establish an IPsec/ VPN tunnel between the EMnify platform and its management backend to encrypt and protect all charge point communication.

Impact #2

Enerhub provides both web and native apps that allow EV drivers to locate available chargers in the vicinity. Users can start and stop charging sessions at the push of a button and have a complete view of the charging process.

Impact #3

Remote access via OpenVPN additionally allows Enerhub to perform multiple diagnostic and maintenance tasks like downloading application logs and hardware rebooting – fast and efficiently from afar.

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How Enerhub ensures secure and reliable smart EV charging with EMnify

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