Security and data privacy are always a worry for an industry that is increasingly open to attack. According to ABI Research a couple of years ago, both water and power utilities have reported an increase in advanced persistent threats (APTs) which can exploit vulnerabilities in industrial control systems, while other cyber threats like ransomware and …
Can IoT Development Go Hand-in-Hand With Cybersecurity? Read More »
Ratna Garapati, MD & CEO, CyanConnode India The era of digital transformation is upon us, marked by the rise of smart cities and the integration of the IoT applications into our everyday lives. These advances have brought forward the need for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective connectivity solutions. While the advent of 5G is a significant …
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In 2010, a malicious computer worm that later became known as Stuxnet wreaked havoc on centrifuges used to enrich uranium gas in an Iranian facility, ultimately derailing the country’s nuclear programme. Thought to have been perpetrated by the US and Israel in a joint effort, the attack was the first time a cyber weapon had …
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The winter of 2022/2023 brought heavy rains and snowstorms to the western United States. These events highlight the need for smart stormwater management practices that can help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather. Internet of Things (IoT) technology provides an opportunity to develop more effective strategies for managing stormwater collection and runoff, identifying mechanical failures, …
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From efficiency and reliability improvements to greater security and customer satisfaction, mesh networking and open standards should be considered critical elements of a growing and improving power grid system. Let’s look at seven reasons why mesh networks using open standards will make waves as they are integrated into the power grid in the coming decade. …
According to research commissioned by Wi-SUN Alliance earlier this year, and interviews at industry event DistribuTECH 2023, senior utilities professionals believe that more government funding and initiatives are the way forward. Along with the need for more pilot projects and implementations, and greater co-operation between the public and private sectors, it’s believed that government investment …
Can More Government Funding and Initiatives Help Drive Smart Utilities? Read More »
Energy security was seen as very exciting for 79% of respondents, more so than the development of smart buildings and infrastructure (75%), weather and climate (73%) and disaster management (69%) systems. This is at a time when concerns are high among policy makers and industry leaders because of major economic and geopolitical turmoil, such as …
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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 …
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ELDORADO Institute and Wi-SUN Alliance have recently announced the first laboratory in the Americas authorized to test and certify products designed for Wi-SUN FAN. This is exciting news as the adoption of Wi-SUN FAN technology continues to grow in the region, particularly in Brazil where we are seeing a big push towards smart city development. …
First Wi-SUN FAN Certification Lab Opens in Brazil Read More »
Phil Beecher, President and CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance, took IoT World Today’s Scarlett Evans on a tour of the company’s booth for Tech TV at IoT World Austin 2022. View the full video
