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As we settle into a new year, we look ahead with anticipation and excitement at the year ahead – the possibilities for Wi-SUN Alliance members and for Wi-SUN FAN technology. It’s a time of change and disruption across many of the industries that our members operate in, from the growth in renewables and smart grid …
As DistribuTECH 2023 (Feb. 7-9 in San Diego, CA) draws closer, we take some time out to reflect on this hugely important event for Wi-SUN Alliance and many of its members. The leading Transmission and Distribution event for utilities, technology providers and industry leaders, DTECH provides an exciting and thought-provoking opportunity to meet with our …
DistribuTECH Plays Host to More Than 20 Wi-SUN Alliance Member Companies in 2023 Read More »
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) has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings. Many point to Google’s use of 360-degree cameras and storage of mass data on Wi-Fi networks as ground-breaking in the Summer 2010, paving the way for this new breed of technology to thrive. Others trace the concept of adding sensors and intelligence to …
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 …
Managing Growing Technical Complexity in IoT Projects Read More »
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 »
During the pandemic, we saw just how important it is to continue innovating during challenging times. With local communities and individuals restricted from meeting and with strict Covid measures in place, city authorities and businesses had to rethink how they operated. Many sectors tapped into smart applications and IoT technologies, from telehealth to help alleviate …
Smart Places, Smart Spaces – How IoT Can Raise the Bar Within Local Authorities 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 »
A technology that has continued to evolve at speed in recent times, the IoT is rapidly defining cutting-edge innovations around the world. In a previous blog, we looked at how IoT has gathered momentum in the past five years, discussing how it has evolved and adopters have become more comfortable with it, proactively leveraging the …
Where and How is IoT Technology Being Deployed Today? Read More »
In our new study we’ve been able to learn how IoT adoption has gathered momentum. There have been many positives to take away from this report. Surveying IT decision makers across the US and the UK, we have seen that many of the barriers to IoT adoption have either been reduced or eliminated. But the …
Are Security and Data Privacy Still Top Barriers to IoT Adoption? Read More »
