White Papers

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Securing the Substation with Strategic Zones of Protection

GarrettCom, Inc.

Published: December 08, 2011

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 IT Project Hidden within your MDMS Initiative

Enspiria Solutions, a Black & Veatch Company

Published: September 27, 2011

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.

Network Considerations for DA Applications

Trilliant Inc.

Published: August 31, 2011

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.

Connecting the Grid to Distributed Generation

Enspiria Solutions, a Black & Veatch Company

Published: August 31, 2011

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.

Cisco Connected Grid Bundle

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Published: August 30, 2011

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.

Cisco Substation Automation Bundle

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Published: June 02, 2011

Download this new bundle that includes 2 datasheets, an ordering guide, and a white paper. Learn how Cisco's rugged Connected Grid Router and Switch will help you increase grid reliability, comply with regulatory mandates, reduce operational expenses, and extend the value of your corporate network to the substation.

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Utilities Network Manager's Guide to Reliable Communications

Sunrise Telecom Incorporated

Published: May 10, 2011

This white paper outlines eight best practices for applying network testing to resolve converged backbone network’s support challenges. Utility providers that adopt these practices can better meet their service level goals for critical, networked applications – while drastically reducing the risks associated with downtime and/or sub-standard performance.

Manage Utility Devices Remotely while Complying with NERC CIP

SUBNET Solutions Inc.

Published: April 27, 2011

This white paper is for electrical utilities that need to maintain and manage substation assets, maintain high reliability of power systems; and efficiently comply with regulatory standards.

Cisco Security for the Smart Grid Bundle

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Published: March 01, 2011

Download this 3-pack that includes 2 whitepapers and 1 case study to learn about the different layers of security that need to be addressed and how to secure SCADA protocols for NERC CIP

Tropos GridCom 2.0 - Reliable Communications for the Smart Grid

TROPOS Networks, Inc.

Published: February 15, 2011

Learn how Tropos' GridCom 2.0 architecture for the smart grid helps utilities build a standard-based private communications network that has the high performance, reliability, security, scalability, and control for aggregating a wide range of smart grid applications. Download this whitepaper now to find out more.

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