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.
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.
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.
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
This white paper provides strong insights into the challenges facing utilities and offers key success factors to help minimize security breaches, adopt relevant standards, implement a governance structure focused on security, and educate employees.
Read about the multiplicity of computer and communications systems & how they must be protected against threats from those who would do harm to electric, natural gas and water distribution systems.
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...
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Join us at the 2012 EnergyBiz Leadership Forum to collaborate with your peers and get the insights you need to make the best decisions for your organization. more...