Topic: Smart Infrastructure

What is SCADA’s role in Industry 4.0?

August 6, 2019

The term Industry 4.0 was first mentioned at the Hannover Trade Fair in 2011. Experts proclaimed that a new Industrial Revolution had arrived, driven by automation, communication and the internet. A flag was planted and smart industrial manufacturing...

Back To The Future Of Water

August 2, 2019

The combination of intelligent measurement tools with the right communication network and advanced analytics capabilities takes a utility from AMI to a Smart Utility Network.

There are many ways utilities can leverage the smart home

June 10, 2019

Speakers, TV’s, security systems, thermostats, doorbells, vacuums and a host of other devices are now connected to the internet, have an app, and can be integrated with various home automation solutions. The Internet of Things is here. This trend...

Solicited vs. Unsolicited Data Acquisition: Which Camp are You?

May 7, 2019

At a utility, SCADA is the undisputed champion and data is of paramount importance. (After all, the last two letters stand for “Data Acquisition”.) In the SCADA world, standards for controls and data acquisition is not just requested, it’s an expectation.

Debunking the Myths of Managed Services for Utilities

May 2, 2019

For utilities large and small, partnering with a managed services provider delivers significant benefits, although there are several misconceptions. Here are five common beliefs that are more fiction than truth.

The Smart City Under Our Feet

March 26, 2019

The Digital Utility of the Future is a term frequently used to refer to water utilities that are undergoing a digital transformation. These utilities have realized that the only way to continue providing adequate water services is by using data.

5 Trends in Analytics Software for Utilities

March 15, 2019

One thing remains consistent for utilities across the globe – the need for secure, timely, robust and accurate data.

Smart Lighting: Gateway to the Smart City

January 23, 2019

Lighting control is inexpensive technology that is easy to deploy, and provides numerous economic, safety, and energy conservation benefits that are well within your reach.

Analytics in Utilities: How Do You Stack Up Against Your Peers?

January 16, 2019

Across the board, the data tells a similar story - utilities want and need analytics to improve asset/infrastructure management and customer service.

Smart Cities: The Role of Smart Utilities

December 19, 2018

Although many utilities tend to be “siloed”, using the right solutions can enable utilities to interact and connect with relevant city services to provide extraordinary new applications.