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 With customer expectations rising and regulatory pressure intensifying, utility companies are discovering that outdated voice systems are no longer just a nuisance—they’re a…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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Tale of Two Interns: What AI Is Really Doing to Entry-Level Work
The narrative around early-career work has become increasingly pessimistic, with headlines pointing to a shrinking pool of entry-level roles, fewer internship opportunities, and AI accelerating both trends. But beneath that narrative, a different tension is emerging—one that’s less about the disappearance of opportunity and more about how it’s being reshaped. Students are using AI…
Power, Cooling, and Risk: What It Takes to Bring a 100MW AI Data Center Online
The industry knows how to build data centers. What it’s still figuring out is how to turn on AI factories at scale. With facilities now crossing 100 megawatts—far beyond the 5 to 10 megawatt norm of traditional builds—operators are no longer just validating equipment. They’re testing whether entire systems—power, cooling, controls, and the teams behind…
Building Beauty for Real Women: Why Brands Must Focus on Longevity, Not Hype
Walk into any beauty aisle—or scroll through your feed for five minutes—and it’s clear the industry is obsessed with what’s new. New formulas, new trends, new “rules.” But for many women, especially those who’ve been using makeup for decades, the question isn’t what’s new—it’s what actually works. And increasingly, the answer isn’t coming from the…
Fixing the Physician Experience: Why Advocacy Is Healthcare’s Next Frontier
Physician burnout has become a defining challenge in healthcare, with research showing that a substantial portion of clinicians—anywhere from roughly a quarter to over half—experience emotional exhaustion, driven more by systemic pressures like administrative burden and reduced autonomy than by individual resilience alone. As healthcare systems face growing staffing shortages and rising patient demand, the…
