Phil Beecher

Tackling the Challenges of Energy Security in Smart Utilities

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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Enlit Europe 2022: Highlighting the Role of Wi-SUN FAN in Smart Utility Networks

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 …

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Managing Growing Technical Complexity in IoT Projects

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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Critical Infrastructure and IoT: Maximizing Security, Scalability and Reliability

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 …

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Wi‑SUN Alliance Sees Record Growth of Wi‑SUN FAN Certified Products and Global Membership

Endorsement by leading silicon vendors as Texas Instruments becomes new Promoter member ELDORADO Institute, QualityLogic and WISeKey to accelerate product testing and certification 16 February, 2022 – Wi-SUN Alliance has announced a record year for Wi-SUN FAN (Field Area Networks) product certification driven by a growing and active ecosystem of 300+ members in 46 countries. Driving …

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