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GRC technology innovations result in complex buying market

May 17, 2012 |
With more government regulations being developed to secure the emerging smart grid, the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) technology market has become highly confusing territory for utilities to enter, TechTarget reports.
Microsoft's SDL framework could create a more secure smart grid

May 16, 2012 |
Energy system control and smart metering systems vendors could see huge benefits from Microsoft's Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) framework, which can ensure smart grid deployments are done securely, according to Government Computer News.
U.S. smart grid network management systems market to exceed $1 billion by 2020

May 15, 2012 |
A new report released by Zpryme found that the U.S. market for smart grid network management systems will grow to $1.05 billion by the end of the decade.
IEEE releases new specifications for smart grid deployment

May 14, 2012 |
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently announced the release of its new 802.15.4g radio standard, which was developed to address common and consistent communication specs for wireless networking found in smart grid deployments, Fierce Smart Grid reports.
Boston utility faces second outage in two months

May 11, 2012 |
A blackout on Tuesday brought a large swath of homes and businesses to darkness in Boston's Back Bay area, caused by an issue in the same substation that burst into flames in March, the Boston Globe reports.
Microsoft issues update to fix Duqu Trojan

May 10, 2012 |
Microsoft announced on May 8 that it had issued its May 2012 Patch Tuesday, which addressed serious flaws in Office, Windows and the .NET Framework - vulnerabilities that were exploited by the Duqu malware, TechTarget reports.
Expert says data will be key to successful smart grid deployments

May 9, 2012 |
As utility executives go about planning smart grid deployments, many often overlook a crucial aspect that could potentially hold enormous business value for companies across the country: data management.
ComEd continues work on smart grid deployment project

May 8, 2012 |
If ComEd's latest smart grid plan is deployed as expected, customers can expect shorter and less frequent power outages and utilities could see improved operating efficiencies within the next 10 years, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Smart grid spending could hit $65 billion a year by 2017

May 8, 2012 |
A new report conducted by ABI Research found that annual global spending on smart grid technologies, which include both meter installations and improvements to transmission and distribution equipment, will hit $65 billion by 2017.
SUBNET conducts webinar on the secrets of SEL hardware

May 7, 2012 |
It may be widely believed among North American utilities that replacing SEL hardware is the only way to introduce intelligence to grid operations, but with SUBNET's new webinar, utilities can learn the 10 secrets that enable efficient, timely smart grid installations.