TMCnet’s Smart Grid Product of the Year goes to Alcatel-Lucent!
Alcatel-Lucent has been awarded the TMCnet ‘SmartGrid Product of the Year’ award with one of the leading IP routing technology – the 7705 Service Aggregation Router (7705 SAR-H). <iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/LAWQH4PDZEA” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> The TMCnet awards are given to products which help to advance smart grid technology. And for the second year running, a [...]
An insightful TMCnet article about Dynamic Communications to Optimize Smart Grids
Consumers have increasingly come to expect uninterrupted power. In her article, Mae Kowalke explains why, in order to keep pace with this demand, power utilities should start turning to the power of the smart grids. She explains how the key to smart grids is a dynamic communications network and shows that, despite the cost involved [...]
Are you still questioning the relevancy of IP/MPLS for the Smart Grids?
If you still ask ‘why an IP/MPLS Network Makes Sense for Smart Grids’, we strongly advise you to read the latest TechZine’s article and the explanation of Fai Lam, Director, Portfolio Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent. Although the implementation of a smart grid means different things to each power utility, the need to extend reach and performance to [...]
Teleprotection over IP/MPLS Networks – A Reality to stay connected
Most of us are used to the many conveniences of the modern world. We rarely give a thought to the electricity needed to power the appliances, equipment, and machinery behind these conveniences. But when experiencing a power outage, we often feel like the world has come to a standstill. I live in an area where [...]
Toothpaste and telecoms: where does Saxony get its energy for innovation?
During a bit of idle, late night surfing, I came across (as you do), the inventor of modern-day toothpaste. Of course, ancient Egyptians cleaned their teeth with some kind of paste, and the Chinese invented the toothbrush. But apparently it was left to pharmacist Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, from Dresden in the German state of [...]
The A to Z of LTE for the utilities industry
Today, the 4G technology called Long Term Evolution (LTE) is gaining lot of traction counting already more than 80 LTE commercial services, and another 144 expected to be operational by the end of 2012 as reported by The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) in June 2012. So after the excitement and massive adoption by telcos, [...]
UTelcos offer unprecedented potential for utilities and regional economies
Utilities from around the world are recognizing that the right mix of assets, market demand and regulatory landscape offers significant potential for becoming a UTelco. The benefits range from unprecedented ROI to a stronger economic platform for the entire service region, but it’s up to each utility to make a judgment on what size market it can easily access and capture, with wholesale remaining a near-term sweet spot.
With: P. Moray, Head of Energy and Utilities Telecoms at Mott MacDonald; and Director, European Utilities Telecom Council - 27 Sep 2012
Tapping into UTelco business opportunities
The ongoing worldwide deployment of smart grid communications technology is creating unprecedented business opportunities for utilities looking to enter the telecom market — as long as they are able to match their assets with favorable regulatory and competitive factors. Due diligence requires engaging with experts to help generate and justify the business case and understand the operational requirements. Once that is completed and a utility forges ahead, the results can be impressive.
With: L. Hunt, Global Vice President, Utilities Business Development, Alcatel-Lucent - 27 Sep 2012
Alcatel-Lucent at the board of UTC’s Smart Networks Council (SNC)
We’re pleased to announce that Mark Madden, Regional Vice President for Utility Markets in Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas Region, was elected this week to the board of the Utilities Telecoms Council (UTC) Smart Networks Council (SNC). Mark has become a recognized thought leader on Smart Grid communications, drawing on 30 years of telecommunications experience and many years [...]
Creating your Smart Grid: a How-To Guide
In the world of electricity delivery, there’s the grid. And then there’s the smart grid. Smart is better! By enhancing the power delivery process and collecting real-time data from within the electrical grid and from consumers, utilities can operate more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. A How-To Guide “Creating Your Smart Grid” shares numerous [...]
