Whether its power and energy production, distribution, green, or demand response initiatives, delivering cost-effective and reliable services is essential for any utility. Today’s increasing demand for energy continues to place a burden on the critical support and systems infrastructure of the most progressive of companies. Automating processes and utilizing wireless communications technology can effectively deliver new service capabilities while providing cost reductions and the operational efficiencies that result in lower costs and improved customer satisfaction. Ultimately, successful Smart Grid or for that matter, the intelligent connectivity of industrial natural resource distribution involves far more than just intelligence at the edge, but throughout the entire infrastructure.
With over 100 million Americans still lacking access to broadband, the Federal Communication Commission’s national broadband plan lays out a bold roadmap for the future.
Jeff Newman discusses how Enfora is focusing on a systems and solutions approach to connecting remote assets to the enterprise.
Philip Cleghorn reveals how enterprise content management addresses some of the current challenges for the utilities industry.
A weak link can kill a complex undertaking. That’s why finding the right communications infrastructure was critical to the ultimate success of a project to roll out more than two million smart meters.