With many utilities now looking at how to better monitor their distribution networks, it’s important for companies to stay on top of the technological advances to ensure they get the most from their smart metering systems. By Karen Blackmore and H. C
By adding wireless connectivity to faulted circuit indicators, utilities can help cut overhead costs and help reduce the length of outage times – taking a first step toward Smart Grid applications. By Mike Ueland, VP of Sales – Americas, Telit Wireless Solutions
Why zeroing in on today’s technology is prudent business. By John J. Andre, Product Director, Technology Solutions
There has recently been significant progress in wireless M2M. The number of machines connecting to wireless networks in North America alone is estimated to reach 66 million by 2011. Power & Energy asked John J. Andre of Numerex what is driving this growth, and what effects it will have on the industry.
The adoption of wireless sensor networks, or mesh networks, has struggled over the years to live up to its hype in commercialized applications and deployments. With the recent advent of new commercially viable standards, this technology is now proving itself. By Millennial Net