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Federal officials take note of disturbing surge in cyber attacks

May 21, 2013 |
U.S. companies have been the target of foreign cyber attacks for years, but a recent flurry of breaches has government officials up in digital arms.
Research group provides update on 2013 smart grid, renewables growth

May 15, 2013 |
A new report shows that the forecast for how the smart grid will play into the growth of renewable energy integration is strong, and that although such projects will be expensive, they'll likely be an essential part of building out a modernized energy infrastructure.
DOE releases report on smart grid benefits of Recovery Act

May 14, 2013 |
In a time when the U.S. government is having to decide on the best places to allocate money or suffer the consequences, it appears officials are increasingly understanding that some of the best ROI can be found in the smart grid sector.
NERC provides update on bulk electric system process implementation plan

May 14, 2013 |
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently announced that it and a number of regional partners had completed the development of all processes, information technology tools and other guidance measures that utilities can use to implement the bulk electric system as defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Smart grid analytics companies to see huge returns by 2020

May 8, 2013 |
Utilities have turned their attention toward installing smart grid technology like intelligent electronic devices for several reasons, whether it's to increase operational efficiency and lower costs or improve the reliability of the grid for improved customer service.
Members of industrial ethernet switch market find new areas to grow

May 8, 2013 |
The market for industrial ethernet switches has long been supported and even dependent on the growth of discreet automation applications, however new trends are emerging that show growth could now be underpinned by more infrastructure projects and automation installation.
Microsoft helping utilities improve IT/OT integration

May 8, 2013 |
Experts say that Microsoft's Smart Energy Reference Architecture (SERA) is so important to the development of a more intelligent grid that it should be a necessity for all utilities, even if they do not purchase their equipment from Microsoft.
Major IT players weigh in on cyber security in America

May 6, 2013 |
Cyber security professionals, smart grid vendors and solutions providers have been warning utilities for years that cyber security is one of the most serious concerns for the electric distribution industry, and as they made their voices heard, sporadic, somewhat benign cyber attacks weren't enough to get the attention of many.
Florida Power and Light spends $800 million on smart grid project

May 6, 2013 |
Utilities around the country are beginning to understand the importance of investing in smart grid technologies and appropriately installing them efficiently.
An overview of the 2014 smart grid budget

May 6, 2013 |
After President Barack Obama unveiled his budget proposal for the 2014 fiscal year, GTM research crunched the numbers to find out exactly how much money would be allocated toward a wide range of smart grid efforts, and found that the future looks promising for the sector.