Don’t let cyber intrusions take your smart grid down. Find out how an Ethernet-based Zones of Security strategy can secure your substation against malicious hackers and international terrorists, as well as disgruntled employees. Read the white paper ...
The AMI portion of a smart grid project typically gets the lion’s share of attention, often because it represents upwards of 75% of the cost. AMI can also monopolize the planning process, and because it physically touches each customer premise, it often generates widespread public interest. Given the visibility of the AMI, smart grid projects frequently neglect the equally important data management systems required for successful implementation. This article discusses the importance of MDMS to AMI and highlights essential pointers for ensuring an efficient smart meter deployment.
A new white paper defines the communications network requirements for Distribution Automation applications, discusses various network alternatives and highlights specific considerations for wireless networks supporting Distribution Automation applications.
As distributed generation and renewable based technologies continue to grow in popularity, their integration onto the grid represents an increasing challenge to utilities. A proactive investigation and the application of smart grid solutions can help utilities mitigate challenges related to safety and reliability. This article takes a look at the most pressing demands introduced by the growth of distributed generation and the planning, technological, and operating approaches that can help address them.
Learn how Cisco’s Connected Grid solutions and services can help you secure and manage your business via an IP-based infrastructure. From generation to transmission/distribution to consumption, Cisco technology can your business run more efficiently.
Monday Feb 6, 2012
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Virtual Event
This on demand webcast is currently available and focuses on end-to-end smart grid security risks and how IBM customers are managing these risks at various points in the electric smart grid chain. more...
This utility industry is on track to spend $1.6 trillion in the coming two decades on generation, transmission and distribution. Clearly, new ways of creating and delivering power will change the business. How does such a capital intensive industry make more...
With the realization of the smart grid, the utility industry has experienced fundamental change over the last decade. Entirely new areas of expertise, value, challenge, and opportunity have emerged. Right at the heart of these opportunities and challenges is how more...