Overcome water and energy challenges with IoT
Smart lights are cool. They facilitate an unprecedented level of luxury. There will be no more getting out of bed to switch the lights off when a single swipe on your smart phone will do. Smart lights are only an expression of a much bigger disruption: home automation. Every problem you didn't...
4 ways IoT innovation can transform the utilities industry
IoT innovation is turning the utilities world on its head, augmenting smart meters with more advanced monitoring, alerting and data analytics capabilities than ever before. One of the most impactful innovations is a publisher-subscriber messaging protocol called
Super friends: IoT, AI and cloud create a powerful team
What do blockbuster movies have to do with IoT? More than you might think. Superhero movies are the big box office draw right now, with superhero team movies leading the way. Even if you've never seen one, you probably know the formula: A group of superheroes with different powers and...
Artificial intelligence and the connected plant
The connected plant is a crucial component of the internet of energy, but what exactly does it entail? A connected plant means linking physical assets or...
How IoT can help prevent catastrophic events in oil and gas
Despite what some may believe about the oil and gas industry, the number one priority of its major players is to mitigate health, safety and environmental-related risks -- yes, even over making money. Oil spills and fracking leaks cripple the industry and company's reputation, which will always...
Could smart roads mean no potholes?
Our surroundings are getting smarter every day. Our homes are more connected all the time, and our digital assistants can order us a pizza, get our groceries, check the weather and even answer the door. Our cars are smart enough to drive -- or at least parallel park -- themselves. We are even...
Wired to wireless: The next big change in advanced metering infrastructure and connected societies
The internet has been one of the most transformative global developments in our history, changing the landscape for communications, education and economic advancement around the world. Since 2000, global internet...
Girding the grid: The missing piece of the smart city revolution

Three and a half billion people live in cities around the world today, and this number is expected to nearly double by 2050. The rapid pace of urbanization, coupled with advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and sensors, is driving a smart city revolution. From San Diego to...
Integrating IoT: Energy sector spark?

Stakes are high for energy suppliers as global energy demands are expected to grow by 37% by 2040. With most energy infrastructures antiquated and sometimes prone to...
What do modern utility consumers need in this digital era?
Technology has reshaped the definition of services. What earlier used to be a simple transaction has changed toward a more proactive experience. Consumers are longing for more, and service providers are looking to engage their customers better. Even utility enterprises, such as electricity, water,...