The Connect module is the foundation of the Nexus platform, purpose-built to support wildfire prediction, prevention, and mitigation. It aggregates data from a wide range of sources, including national weather data, third-party APIs, internal utility systems, and IoT devices that monitor grid performance, environmental conditions, and equipment behavior.

IoT devices play a critical role in wildfire mitigation by providing real-time data on grid conditions, environmental factors, and equipment performance. These edge devices monitor key indicators such as high winds, temperature spikes, voltage anomalies, and asset strain—enabling utilities to detect early signs of fire risk.

Key Capabilities:

• Data Integration – Aggregates and normalizes data from grid operators, utilities, DERs, environmental sensors, and market systems.

• API Connectivity – Connects to weather services, geospatial systems, and wildfire risk models for real-time data ingestion.

• IoT & Sensor Integration – Captures telemetry from distributed assets to monitor temperature, wind, voltage fluctuations, and vegetation interference.

• Data Transformation & Normalization – Converts diverse data formats into standardized, actionable insights.

• Secure Data Exchange – Ensures all data transfers are encrypted, authenticated, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

By delivering a unified and contextualized data layer, the Connect module empowers utilities to make fast, informed decisions that reduce wildfire risk, improve response times, and support safe, resilient grid operations.

The Gateway module acts as a bridge between the Nexus platform and the real world, enabling seamless connectivity to IoT devices, smart meters, environmental sensors, and external data sources. It plays a critical role in wildfire prediction, prevention, and mitigation by ensuring secure, real-time transmission of high-resolution data from distributed energy resources (DERs), grid infrastructure, and field conditions—especially in fire-prone areas.

By capturing early indicators of wildfire risk such as high wind speeds, abnormal conductor sag, temperature spikes, and vegetation contact, the Gateway module enables automated real-time field intelligence.

Key Capabilities:

• IoT Device Connectivity – Integrates with edge devices, sensors, and smart meters to capture environmental and operational data critical for identifying fire risks.

• Edge Processing – Filters and analyzes data at the edge to detect anomalies or dangerous conditions—allowing for faster response and reduced latency.

• Secure Communication – Uses encrypted protocols (MQTT/ HTTPS) to ensure reliable and compliant data exchange from field assets.

• Event-Driven Architecture – Streams real-time events to Nexus, triggering alerts, logic rules, and preventative actions when wildfire-related thresholds are exceeded.

The Gateway module transforms raw field-level data into actionable insight—serving as the frontline of wildfire defense by enabling fast detection, situational awareness, and automated mitigation strategies.

The Logic module is the intelligent processing engine of the Nexus solution, continuously analyzing incoming data to detect wildfire risk conditions and support timely decision-making. Drawing on real-time inputs from the Connect and Gateway modules, it executes predefined rules, models, and decision trees to predict ignition threats, prevent escalation, and facilitate rapid mitigation efforts.

By applying logic to critical variables such as wind speed, ambient temperature, equipment stress, and vegetation proximity, the system empowers utilities to act decisively in high-risk scenarios—minimizing delays and enhancing operational awareness.

Key Capabilities:

• Real-Time Rule Processing – Continuously evaluates fire-risk thresholds and system events to trigger alerts and recommended actions.

• Orchestration – Enables utilities to incorporate Nexus intelligence into their operational workflows, supporting preventive measures such as PSPS events, equipment shutdowns, or vegetation management when initiated by the utility.

• Customizable Decision Engine – Enables utilities to define, test, and adjust logic rules tailored to their specific wildfire mitigation strategies and local conditions.

The Logic module is central to transforming raw intelligence into protective action—helping utilities proactively reduce wildfire exposure, safeguard communities, and ensure operational resilience during high-risk periods.