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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 With customer expectations rising and regulatory pressure intensifying, utility companies are discovering that outdated voice systems are no longer just a nuisance—they’re a…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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Pursuing the World’s Rarest DX: Vadym Ivliev, UT6UD, and the Story That Led Him to Bouvet
For some operators, Bouvet Island represents the ultimate technical challenge. For Vadym Ivliev (UT6UD), it is something more personal—and more mysterious. From his home in Kyiv—far removed from the ice, storms, and isolation of Bouvet—Vadym has long been drawn to the island not only for its legendary radio silence, but for the stories it inspires….
Inside GameStop’s Meteoric Stock Surge: A Former Executive Reflects on Power, Pivots, and the Price of Winning
The meme-stock era may feel like old news, but its aftershocks are still reshaping how leaders think about transformation, risk, and reward. In the wake of unprecedented short squeezes, shuttered storefronts, and sudden wealth creation, executives across retail and tech are still asking what actually happened—and why. Few episodes crystallize those questions better than…
The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Three)
Storytelling is changing fast, shaped by new platforms, shifting audiences, and a growing demand for authenticity. What started as traditional podcasting has evolved into community-driven ecosystems built on real voices and lived experience. In this landscape, storytelling isn’t just content—it’s a way to build connection, spark engagement, and drive meaningful change. When done well,…
The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Two)
Education is at a crossroads. As AI, online learning, and workforce demands rapidly reshape how people gain skills, long-standing gaps in access and outcomes remain a major concern in Michigan. Recent reporting on the 2025 State of Education and Talent shows Michigan has fallen to its lowest ever ranking in per capita income, underscoring…
