Phil Beecher talks about how two US utilities, in particular, started in 2006 to look at the problems of resilience in the smart grid. They recognised that they needed a standards-based approach to pull in multiple partners. They also knew that despite the speed with which technology changes, you need solutions to last 10-20 years. …
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 …
Most city leaders would agree that all other matters are secondary to the safety and security of their citizens, making this a great place to start when considering implementing IoT. Unsurprisingly, research has shown that this is also the most popular use case from 2022 Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at EE Online. (Image …
We published our first ‘state of the nation’ Internet of Things (IoT) report in 2017. Last year, we revisited this study, surveying 300 UK and US IT decision makers within organizations across a range of industries , including utilities, energy, telecoms, construction and government, to see whether (and how) attitudes and adoption patterns have changed. …
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 »
Malfunctioning equipment isn’t just a headache for customers, who may think twice about placing orders in the future, but also has serious repercussions in sectors such as healthcare and aerospace where safety is critical. Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at Electrical Engineering. (Image courtesy of Electrical Engineering)
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 »
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
As utilities become more operationally reliant on digital power systems to drive reliability, safety, and efficiency, they realize that the underlying digital infrastructure–in other words, the OT network–has become foundational to achieving their desired outcomes. Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at the Cisco blog.
From the amount of traffic on the roads, rising carbon emissions and poor air quality, to increasingly hard-to-manage urban waste and a growing strain on utilities, huge stresses are being placed on critical infrastructure and city services that simply were not designed to cater to such volumes of people. Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance …
Overcoming Urban Challenges With Smart Street Lighting Read More »
A recent study by Wi-SUN Alliance has found that across industries, companies are more concerned about data privacy. This is especially true for those businesses that have adopted so-called Internet or Things (IoT) technology. Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at www.professionalsecurity.co.uk.
