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Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile!

CGI

Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile! What does Charles Darwin have to do with digital transformation in the energy sector? Darwin’s theory—that it isn’t the strongest of the species that survives, but the ones most responsive to change—can point the way for utilities to move faster toward a sustainable energy system.

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5G use cases that are transforming the world

IBM Big Data Hub

Bandwidth: By utilizing a broader spectrum of radio frequencies than previous wireless networks, 5G networks can transmit on a much wider range of bandwidths. Not only is this better for the environment and consumers, but it also frees up employees to dedicate their time and energy to tasks that are more suited to their skill sets.

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Key strategies and technologies to help utilities respond to a “storm” never seen before

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Key strategies and technologies to help utilities respond to a “storm” never seen before. For more than three decades, I served at a leading electric utility, responding to numerous storms to keep the lights on for customers and to support critical infrastructure. COVID-19 considerations and how technology can help.

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OpenText Summit | Houston Energy 2024 summary & key takeaways

OpenText Information Management

Last week industry leaders, experts, and innovators gathered at the Houston Aquarium for the OpenText Energy Summit in Houston , a pivotal event driving conversations on the intersection of artificial intelligence, information management, and energy sector dynamics.

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A potential solution for protecting customer privacy when sharing smart meter data

CGI

This is because smart meters are widely regarded as a key to reducing both energy consumption and emission levels. While the simplest solution to avoid this type of risk lies in not sharing your metering data with anyone, including your utility provider, which is easier said than done. in the utilities sector. .

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How utilities can prepare for extreme weather with data and AI

IBM Big Data Hub

But flash floods, hurricanes and winter storms also profoundly impact utilities. Today, utilities are meeting these challenges and risks with innovation by leaning on data and AI to prepare for the next event. Identifying at-risk assets in advance is a main challenge for utilities.

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The future of 5G: What to expect from this transformational technology

IBM Big Data Hub

According to this recent IDC white paper (link resides outside ibm.com), in the US alone, almost 120 million 5G devices were expected to ship by the end of 2023—a 9.3 % increase over the previous year. Given its potential, utilizing 5G-enabled edge computing is quickly becoming the standard for enterprise data processing.

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