Thank you for checking out the Intelligent Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of sustainability, climate and emissions, electric vehicles, and the green side of the utility sector. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight
Spotlight: Hugo Stappers
What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!
Name and Title: Hugo Stappers, Global Sales Leaders – Energy Portfolio Management, Hitachi Energy
Topics of Focus: Energy market intelligent services
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Top Content This Month
Transforming Energy and Water Management at Itron Inspire 2024 by Marina Donovan
Itron Inspire 2024 showcases the latest innovations in energy and water management, highlighting how technology is driving transformation. Explore the key takeaways from this event and how they’re shaping a smarter, more sustainable future.
“Global electricity demand continues to rise at an unprecedented rate and is expected to reach record levels in the next decade. This surge is attributed to factors such as the expansion of data centers, new residential and commercial construction, sustainability mandates, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrification of heating and cooling.”
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Sam Houston State University paper: “Who’s in charge of OT security” by Joseph Weiss
A paper from Sam Houston State University explores the pressing question, “Who’s in charge of OT security?” Dive into the challenges and solutions for safeguarding operational technology in the evolving energy landscape.
“The Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University published my paper -Whos_in_Charge_of_OT_
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The Convergence of OT and IT: A Transformation in the Electric Business by Arpan Biswas
The convergence of OT and IT is transforming the electric business, driving innovation and efficiency across the sector. Explore how this integration is reshaping operations and preparing the grid for a smarter future.
“Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) have traditionally operated in distinct silos. OT refers to the hardware and software that detects or causes changes in physical processes through direct monitoring and control, primarily within industrial systems like power plants, grids, and manufacturing facilities. ”
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: What are the top cybersecurity trends you’ve been following recently in the energy industry? How are companies adapting to this trend to know security and resilience in their operations?
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Q: How do utilities deal with the smart meters which are not reporting?
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Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
Episode #182: “Access, Collaboration, and Data Quality: The Keys to a Modern Utility” with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, Directors at ESRI [Special Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast Presented by ESRI]
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Episode #181: “Breaking Down Silos with GIS and Advanced Modeling in the Utility Sector” with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, Directors at ESRI [Special Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast Presented by ESRI]
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