Articles tagged as Utilities

Transforming Grid Edge Communication: The Future of Intelligent Energy Systems
· Renewable Energy

Transforming Grid Edge Communication: The Future of Intelligent Energy Systems

The energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need for more sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. As we move towards a decentralized and digitized energy system, the role of grid-edge communication becomes increasingly critical. This article explores the challenges and opportunities in transforming grid-edge communication to support the evolving needs of […]

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The power of combining data for utilities
· Connected Industry

The power of combining data for utilities

Where and when should a utility trim vegetation near power lines to best reduce the risk of wildfires? When is the most cost-effective time to take a wind turbine out of service for general maintenance? How can customers be convinced to charge their electric vehicle or consume energy at off-peak times that relieve pressure from […]

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How are IoT and Smart Meters Uplifting the Water Industry?
· Connected Industry

How are IoT and Smart Meters Uplifting the Water Industry?

What are smart water meters? Smart water meters are pieces of advanced infrastructures that create a two-way interaction with the information management system of utilities. Hence, these meters enable customers and water suppliers to share information with each other that empower both parties to take useful and practical actions. These advanced metering infrastructures are now […]

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US Cities Exposed: Industries and ICS security
· Cybersecurity

US Cities Exposed: Industries and ICS security

Today, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66% by 2050. [2] According to the 2010 US Census, that number is even higher in the US, with 81% of the country’s population living in urban areas. [3] The largest metropolitan statistical areas in the US […]

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Investment in water infrastructure – a key role in smart cities development
· Smart Cities

Investment in water infrastructure – a key role in smart cities development

Investment in water infrastructure With the United Nations reporting that 60% of the global population will call an urban area home by 2030, what are the most pressing infrastructural systems that cities will need to evaluate to meet the growing demand of this population? The key challenge for cities will be to manage the growth […]

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Four challenges for power generation companies in their digitalization journey
· Connected Industry

Four challenges for power generation companies in their digitalization journey

Digitalization holds great promise for the power generation industry. However, a range of internal and market challenges can constrain its effective uptake and implementation for those early in the digital journey. Digitalization can play an important role in solving a range of operational and business challenges for power generation companies.Four key challenges for power generation […]

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Cybersecurity Threats – The New Reality for Utilities
· Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Threats – The New Reality for Utilities

Cybersecurity experts agree: Cyberattacks are the new reality for utility companies. On Jan. 10th, 2018, a major power outage hits the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas. For nearly two hours, participants were reminded that without electricity, the digital economy would not survive very well. In 2016, 3.85 trillion kilowatthours (kWh) [EIA] was consumed in the […]

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Collaborative Operations Center – what it means for utilities in the digital transformation process
· Connected Industry

Collaborative Operations Center – what it means for utilities in the digital transformation process

Last month, together with my business partner in IIoT World, Carolina Rudinschi, PhD,  I attended the opening of ABB’s latest Global Collaborative Operations Center in Genoa, Italy, an event that brought together 30+ analysts and  50+ customers from all over the world. The program included a live demo of the inaugural center’s capabilities, presentations by […]

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Susan Peterson: “Concepts like Future of Work are at the center of the Digital Revolution”
· Digital Disruption

Susan Peterson: “Concepts like Future of Work are at the center of the Digital Revolution”

One in five power plants will become digital plants by 2025, a Capgemini’s report predicts. Back in 2016, the maturity of digital initiatives in the industry varied: from projects that were leveraging advanced analytics to optimize assets; and the widespread implementation of smart meters; to early moves by some utilities to manage and integrate distributed […]

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