Videos – Verizon’s Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities
At a time when utilities are under increasing pressure to reduce operating costs and enhance service without raising rates, Duke Energy is embracing network lighting controls as a strategic solution. With over 360,000 smart nodes already deployed and a long-term plan to modernize 2.5 million lighting assets across six states, the utility giant is…
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Why Fixed Wireless Access Is Becoming Essential for Utility Network Upgrades
As energy providers accelerate digital transformation in response to grid modernization and growing connectivity demands, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a viable alternative to legacy wireline solutions. According to the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), investor-owned electric companies in the United States are expected to allocate approximately $158 billion toward transmission infrastructure projects…
Energy
Beyond the Call: Reinventing Utility Customer Engagement with Cloud and AI Tools
At the 2025 Distributech trade show in Dallas, the focus wasn’t just on the latest in energy infrastructure—it was also on the invisible front line of utility operations: the contact center. With customer expectations rising and regulatory pressure intensifying, utility companies are discovering that outdated voice systems are no longer just a nuisance—they’re a…
Energy
How Nokia’s Private 5G Tech Is Reshaping Utilities
As the energy grid modernizes and digital transformation reshapes utilities, private wireless networks (PWNs) are emerging as critical infrastructure. The shift to 5G and edge computing is driving new use cases like real-time distribution automation and advanced metering—applications that demand ultra-reliable, low-latency connectivity. PWNs give utilities the dedicated control, security, and scalability needed to…
Energy
How Fermata Energy Is Deploying V2G Tech to Turn EVs Into Grid Resources
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to roll off production lines at record rates—with global sales exceeding 17 million in 2024 and projected to exceed 20 million this year—attention is turning toward how these massive mobile batteries can do more than just drive. One emerging answer: vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. With bidirectional charging now certified and utilities…
Energy
Plug into the Future: Decoding V2G for Utility Applications
Brian Rudy from Verizon IoT and Melissa Chan of Fermata Energy explore the cutting-edge potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Their discussion highlights how this innovation transforms electric vehicles into dynamic energy storage units, capable of stabilizing the grid by storing and discharging power as needed. This technology represents a significant shift…
Energy
Secure Grid Modernization with Zero Trust Architecture
Ray Bauer of Verizon Business engages with Del Rodriguez from Palo Alto Networks at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Rodriguez shares insights into the significance of cybersecurity within the utility sector, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT). Bauer and Rodriguez discuss Palo Alto Networks’ initiatives to enhance…
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Personal Branding Now Drives B2B Success, Customer Trust, and Competitive Advantage
Personal branding has rapidly shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative in B2B marketing, reshaping how companies communicate, differentiate, and build trust. As industries evolve and professionals take on more dynamic, multi-stream careers, visibility and authenticity have become critical assets. Key findings from the Edelman + LinkedIn Thought Leadership Impact Report show that…
Real-World IT Practices Are Streamlining AV Deployments and Raising the Bar for Consistency
For years, the AV industry has discussed the long-anticipated convergence with IT—but that shift is no longer theoretical. With cloud adoption accelerating, hybrid work normalizing, and organizations rebuilding digital infrastructure after years of rapid change, AV systems now sit squarely on the IT backbone. In fact, the majority of newly upgraded conference rooms require network-centric…
ROI Case Study
Denials are no longer a slow leak in the revenue cycle—they’re a fast-moving, rule-shifting game controlled by payers, and hospitals that don’t model denial patterns in real time end up budgeting around losses they could have prevented. PayerWatch’s four-digit, client-verified ROI in 2024 shows what happens when a hospital stops reacting claim by…
Clip 2 – Fighting for Coverage: One Patient’s Story
Health insurers love to advertise themselves as guardians of care, but the real story often begins when a patient’s life no longer fits neatly into a spreadsheet. In oncology especially, “coverage” isn’t a bureaucratic checkbox—it’s the fragile bridge between a treatment that finally works and a relapse that can undo years of grit…
