With IoT deployment on the rise, businesses and operators endeavor to manage cost, efficiency, and maximize the potential of IoT in their projects. Industrial IoT (IIoT) projects must always consider the connectivity of their operations, which is one of the key factors in successful IoT applications. The cornerstone of reliable, fast and secure connectivity is…
The integration of new technological features is changing the dynamics of business operations and offering new values to the customers. The same phenomena is also unfolding in the power utilities market place; with the maturing of the concept of smart grids capable of two-way communications. During the recent past, several utilities have adopted the Advanced…
Smart water solutions are enhancing the efficiency of utilities operations all over the world. Technologies such as smart water metering provide detailed, up-to-date and relevant analytics on water consumption for both the consumer and the utility provider. Unlike standard flow meters, smart water meters measure and monitor near real-time consumption patterns. This helps utilities regulate…
As wireless technologies advance, most cellular network operators are increasingly moving towards higher frequencies and phasing out the 450 MHz spectrum. Utilities and other companies can now use the freed frequency band to build private networks that would provide them with cost-effective and reliable connectivity. By moving to their dedicated communication networks, water, gas, and…
Foreword – The Smart Era Theodore Paraskevakos, developed the first remote monitoring system that used digital transmission lines as a spin-off from the telephone line identification system (Caller ID). Ever since communications was the most critical technological aspect in smart metering. Each meter is expected to send data in a reliable and secure way to…
