Smart Grids stories
The system won a global innovation prize after promising onsite treatment that could cut costly sewer networks and tanker transport in Lebanon.
Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.
Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.
Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.
Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.
Solar sites could deliver up to 50 percent more power and smooth out cloud-driven swings under Fluence's new storage platform.
Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.
High-profile telco analyst Paul Budde challenges new report claiming no productivity gains from high-speed broadband, urging clearer government direction.
As interest in the concept of smart cities grows around the world, attention is increasingly being placed on the vital role played by smart grids.
New IDC forecast expects the Internet of Things spending in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan to reach US$381.8 Billion by 2022.
Ovum says the deployment of smart grids based on PON fibre communications will provide a US$1.5–$2bn opportunity to FTTx PON component and equipment vendors.
The number of devices connected to the internet is set to surpass 5 billion, driven by mobile and emerging tech sectors, predicts IMS Research.
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
Over the last 20 years we have seen the positive impact of multiprotocol data networks and also voice, video and data consolidation.
Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.
In challenging times, we as business leaders have the opportunity to do great things; to make a real impact on the future.
