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Getting the Word Out About Energy Efficiency
The dog days of summer are here and electric bills are skyrocketing for those in hot, humid climes. Helping people use their smart meters to save money during peak times is one of the challenges Sarah Bresko of PG&E discusses in this interview. She discusses their messaging campaign to get the word out and help…
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A Cooperative Smart Grid Infrastructure
Cooperation among infrastructure providers, particularly in rural areas, offers a potential for improving efficiency and creating the opportunity for new revenue sources. In this interview, Ralph Dunn of McMinnville Electric System, describes the combination Wi-Fi and fiber network that is the underpinning of the nascent McMinnville Electric System Smart Grid. As Dunn suggests, this network promises…
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The Modern Day Train – Telecommunications Creating the Virtual Railcar
Telecommunications and transportation used to be relatively disparate industries.From coordinating logistics to the purchase of tickets by passengers,
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Digital Logistics Suppliers for the World
“Incredible change…more in the last 10 years than the earlier 100 years”, is how Geoff Hollingworth of Ericsson characterizes the impact of technology on society. As an interesting proof-point, Hollingworth’s son makes an appearance talking about the high expectations that the customers of tomorrow have. Companies will need to transform their businesses in order to meet…
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A Comprehensive Cloud Synchronization Solution
Working with service providers is a cornerstone of SugarSync’s strategy to move their product into the mainstream. In this interview, SugarSync CFO, Peter Chantel, explains how SugarSync is working with various partners such as Samsung, Korea Telecom and Orange (France Telecom) to spread their cloud-based file management, synchronization and back-up service to the prosumer, consumer and…
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Taking a Byte out of Mobile Broadband
More efficient use of mobile networks is the problem that Bytemobile solves, as described in this video interview with Mikko Disini of Bytemobile. Carriers are using Bytemobile’s technology to get more of their existing spectrum. As Disini points out, this improves carriers’ cash-flow from their existing networks, which helps fund the build-out of their next…
