| The smart grid is shifting the playing field for utilities. And when the game changes, it pays to be prepared. A nimble solutions partner can help you design the solutions that keep operations on track, even as new challenges come into view.
Join the "Outsmarting the Smart Grid" webcast to gain insight into IT, cyber and physical security and communication solutions for the utility industry.
With the right people, process and technology, you can turn the challenges of the smart grid into opportunities. Free WebCast on September 21st - Click to Register! Join us for this FREE session to discuss your business imperatives and the path ahead, including: Implement smart grid. Find out how fully managed and monitored intelligent communications networks can support a smarter grid - and take a complex, ongoing provisioning and managing task off your plate. Enable end-to-end security. You have new data streams, but can you protect data integrity? We'll discuss how to safeguard your physical infrastructure and secure sensitive information from cyber attacks, protecting your credibility, reputation and right to serve. Enhance customer service and communication. Your customers are ready for change. Are you ready to proactively communicate new capabilities and respond to their inquiries? With the right strategy for multiple communications channels, including the Internet, you can effect a smooth transition for everyone - employees and end-users.
Make Plans now to attend this Free webcast - Click to Register Arm yourself with the information that turns challenges into opportunities, because it pays to be smart about smart grid. | Date: | Tuesday, September 21st | | Time: | 12:00-1:00pm Eastern | | Register: | Click Here |
Want to learn more?
Download our smart grid white paper.
Navigating the Road to Smart Grid:
Modernizing the Critical Communication Infrastructure. Even though communications is not the primary focus of utilities, smart grid requires a strong communication network that can support the traditional utility functions and have the flexibility to adapt to the new requirements and applications. This paper discusses how your communications infrastructure can provide seamless integration and real-time communication throughout your enterprise, and how to manage the flood of data being produced by the components of smart grid all while maintaining security.
About your hosts:
| Jon Brock
President, Desert Sky Group
Contract Analyst, Sierra Energy Group Jon Brock formed Desert Sky Group to address the needs of the utility and energy industries, specifically the need for independence and unbiased advice in changing markets. Formerly the co-founder, President & COO of utility advisor UtiliPoint International, Mr. Brock has more than 21 years of experience delivering unmatched advice for today's utility and energy markets. In addition, Mr. Brock's expertise includes utility business design, business plan development and review, AMI, distribution technology, smart grid, customer service, outsourcing, benchmarking, business process optimization, and business infrastructure design and deployment.
His previous work history includes experience at UtiliPoint International, SCIENTECH, Central and South West, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Amerada Hess. He has served on utility/energy-related boards in the member and advisory member positions and has provided testimony and audit services to state and provincial commissions related to utility technology investments. Mr. Brock holds a B.S. in management science/computer systems from Oklahoma State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Tulsa..
Rilck G. Noel
Vice President and Global Managing Director
Verizon Rilck Noel, Global Energy & Utility Vertical lead, has more than twenty-five years of experience primarily working for or providing advice to large electric and gas utilities in the United States and abroad. Rilck has developed, sold and delivered a variety of utility solutions related to, among others, performance improvement, energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, business continuity management, systems implementation and litigation support. He was a partner at a Big Five firm and a managing director at two other advisory firms. He is an international lecturer in South America and Europe on the topic of utility market deregulation and large capital project management. He has also authored several articles and led seminars on the same topics.
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IT, Security and Communication Infrastructure
Challenges & Opportunities for Utilities
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