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C&W in smart grid play

Smart grid offerings are gaining momentum
August 5, 2011 Written by James Middleton

UK operator Cable&Wireless Worldwide has partnered with smart grid specialist Silver Spring Networks to collaborate on the delivery of smart grid and smart metering facilities in the UK.

Tags; C&W, Silver Spring, smart grid, Europe, Handsets & Devices, M2M, Network sharing, Networks, News & Analysis, Operator

Novatel, Consert, Verizon in US smart grid play

Smart grid is a hot topic
July 12, 2011 Written by James Middleton

US mobile device manufacturer Novatel Wireless, best known for its MiFi 3G and 4G hotspot unit, has struck a partnership with load management firm Consert, to embed 3G modules into an electric grid load management suite.

Tags; smart grid, Handsets & Devices, LTE, M2M, Networks, News & Analysis, Test & Measurement

Smart grids get wifi, powerline support

The Wi-Fi Alliance and the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, have joined forces to push wifi and powerline technologies in smart grid applications
November 3, 2010 Written by James Middleton

Two industry initiatives, the Wi-Fi Alliance and the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, have joined forces this week to push wifi and powerline technologies in smart grid applications.

Tags; Powerline, smart grid, Wifi, Networks, News & Analysis