In 2020, we have come to recognize how imperative digitization and connected things are for everyday tasks. They have also created a host of new, remote possibilities, from remote monitoring of patients and equipment to real-time updating of trucks on the road. But many selling Internet of Things technologies still struggle to understand the […]
Key takeaways from this article include the following: Nation-state campaigns are ramping up against grid operators and contractors. The explosive growth of renewable energy is causing growing pains for grid operators. Resilience has long been a priority for electric utilities, but the threats to the grid are unparalleled. The stakes are high for electric utilities. […]
Key takeaways from this article include the following: The utilities market has faced challenges in delivering always-on services during the COVID-19 era. The energy sector, like other critical infrastructure, has also suffered from an onslaught of cyberattacks. IoT in utilities has brought flexibility and resilience to the industry, enabling more remote monitoring and work-from-home capability. […]
Key takeaways from this article: As public utilities undergo fundamental shifts, intelligent technologies can help them address risks. As utility grids grow more sophisticated, automation grows in relevance. Some utility providers have taken concrete steps to upgrade their grids to streamline asset management. Utilities are investing in a range of smart components– smart meters, fuses […]
For the past three years, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio, has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to integrate and coordinate energy storage, load management and advanced photovoltaics (PV) forecasting with solar PV to create dispatchable renewable distributed generation by designing and implementing optimal […]
Cell service companies want you to believe that 5G’s fat, fast pipes are already lighting up broadband communications coast to coast. That might be an overstatement. The spec sheet for the proposed 5G standard is likely to generate considerable excitement among telecom pros and users alike, so you can’t blame service providers for resorting to […]