Phil Beecher, CEO and President of Wi-SUN Alliance According to industry figures, the global agricultural market is growing at a CAGR of 9.4%, from $12,245.63bn in 2022 to $13,398.79bn in 2023. While geopolitical tensions, supply chain issues and rising commodity prices continue to disrupt a sector that faces many challenges, it’s still expected to …
We all remember the wet and wild winter of 2022/2023, don’t we? The western United States was drenched with an astonishing 78 trillion gallons of water in just six months! It was a mixed bag – while the water levels in lakes and reservoirs needed a boost, the floods and stormwater runoff left a big …
Riding the Storm: How IoT is Making Waves in Stormwater Management Read More »
We are starting to see more headlines about the capacity for 5G to connect smart city and other IoT applications and enable the use of sensors, devices, analytics, and data. Whether this is possible must be weighed against the economics of it all. It’s an important question for telcos and one of the main pain …
In the first of two blogs, we asked the question about whether government funding and initiatives can help drive smart utility development. In this second piece, we talk about the importance of energy security in smart utilities. But what is energy security and why does it matter? The International Energy Agency (IEA) defines energy security …
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From rolling blackouts due to wildfires, to record low water levels and drought in the southwest, and erratic storms that are increasing in power and frequency – extreme weather has been wreaking havoc across the US. The physical effects on municipal infrastructure and human lives have been staggering – and coupled with the skyrocketing costs …
Preparing for Extreme Weather Challenges with IoT Read More »
ENLIT Europe (29 Nov-1 Dec) this year takes place in Frankfurt in Germany, and will bring together innovators, disruptors, educators and thought leaders in the energy sector and associated industries. It’s an exciting time in an industry that’s undergoing so much transformation and where expectations to deliver renewables and alternative energy sources are so high. Right …
Enlit Europe 2022: Highlighting the Role of Wi-SUN FAN in Smart Utility Networks Read More »
The Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally changing the world around us. Whether it’s cars, agriculture, healthcare, utilities, or manufacturing, industries of all different shapes and sizes are successfully tapping into the ability to connect and optimize devices and sensors. The last few years have seen the IoT vision grow from a theoretical concept to …
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As we move further into the heat of summer, news – especially in the U.S. – focuses more heavily on record-breaking drought and extreme heat. And for good reason. Water is a valuable commodity that we cannot afford to waste. Millions of residents in the Southwestern U.S. are at risk of an energy crisis as …
Wi-SUN FAN – Priming the Pump for Water Innovation Read More »
As we approach the half-way mark in 2022, it’s good to take a look back and acknowledge our successes so far. Sometimes we are so busy looking ahead to the next thing that we forget to look at what the Alliance and our members have achieved. In February we announced a record year for Wi-SUN …
Mid-year Review – What 2022 has Delivered for Wi-SUN Alliance So Far Read More »
Despite the disappointment of a delayed DistribuTECH this year, we’re back on course for a great exhibition later this month (May 23-25) in Dallas, Texas. DTECH is always a real jewel in the crown for us event-wise and we’re looking forward to building on the momentum we have being seeing in recent months, and the …
Building on Wi-SUN Alliance momentum at DistribuTECH this year Read More »
Takahiro Yamamoto, General Manager, Smart Communications System Department, IoT Platform Division, Solution Systems Business Group, OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. The role that smart infrastructure management has to play in our future cannot be understated. Infrastructure has always been complex and problematic for cities to manage. From costly maintenance activities to strained utilities’ connections …
Critical Infrastructure and IoT: Maximizing Security, Scalability and Reliability Read More »
There’s no getting away from the difficulties that have faced us all in the past year. Despite this, I am pleased to report that Wi-SUN Alliance has still achieved some notable successes during the past 12 months. Of particular note is that it’s been a record year for Wi-SUN FAN (Field Area Networks) product certification. …
A Year in Review: Partners, Members, and Record Numbers Read More »
