Tag: smart grid

  • Viodi View – 06/13/12

    Viodi View – 06/13/12

    As the business world shifts to an increasingly virtual world, the face-to-face contact that one has at trade show or conference is more valuable than ever; connections are made and remade at conferences and trade shows. This human contact, even if only for a moment, can rekindle dormant memories of days gone by, as well…

  • Energy 2.0 & Green Button in Spotlight at Connectivity Week 2012

    Energy 2.0 & Green Button in Spotlight at Connectivity Week 2012

    Introduction: The rationale, status and applications of Energy 2.0 as well as the Green Button (GB) initiative were key focus areas at the Connectivity Week conference, May 21-24, 2012 in Santa Clara, CA. Smart grid applications and a reality check status report were also quite relevant. These are all summarized below. Cloud based smart grid…

  • Viodi View – 04/04/12

    Viodi View – 04/04/12

    Is there a recipe for creating a viral video? This question is often pondered at digital media conferences and responses typically suggest viral video success stems from ingredients that include authenticity, quality of production, timing, the message and entertainment value. These elements are critical, but what might be the most important element is out of…

  • Silicon Valley Power’s Smart Grid Network & Free WiFi in Santa Clara

    That’s the title of the Dec 14 IEEE ComsocSCV Meeting in Santa Clara, CA. In addition to two presentations and a spirited panel discussion, there will be a short award ceremony preceding the talks. Here’s a brief description of each talk: 1. Fiber enables Santa Clara’s “Smart” Wireless WAN Larry Owens of Silicon Valley Power…

  • Viodi View – 08/03/11

    Viodi View – 08/03/11

    There has been plenty of analysis so far of the America’s Broadband Connectivity Plan (the ABC Plan) for modifying Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation.  I especially like the nice summary table that Joan Engebretson put together at Telecompetitor.  Dave Burstein has several  interesting posts including one suggesting that there is a “Billion Dollar Incentive…

  • Viodi View – 06/09/11

    Viodi View – 06/09/11

    What inspires people to the path they walk through life.  A seemingly simple event or meet up can change the course of one’s life and, sometimes, even the world.  I am still thrilled about a meeting I attended a couple of weeks ago featuring a young man who is an inspiration for both the young…