Smart Grids on Ulitzer

IEEE, the world's largest professional organization for the advancement of technology, published the May edition of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter. Articles in this issue examine a common occurrence, adapting telecommunications and Web technologies and techniques aligned with Smart Grid, among other topics. The current issue is available online at the IEEE Smart Grid Web Portal: http://smartgrid.ieee.org/may-2012. “The multi-disciplinary, system of systems that is Smart Grid presents great complexity and requires innovation and adaptation in the development of its many components and systems,” said Massoud Amin, chair of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter. “The May issue of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter identifies several areas of complexity and offers pathways forward. For example, as Smart Grid, telecommunications, and information and communications technologies com... (more)

X-ES Introduces SFFR Rugged Router Running Cisco(R) IOS Software

MIDDLETON, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- If you try to pronounce SFFR, we think you'll say "safer," which is exactly what SFFR offers: safer, secure, encrypted communications, courtesy of superior Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) hardware, running Cisco IOS® IP Routing software. At less than 72 cubic inches and 3.5 pounds, SFFR is the smallest available rugged router hosting Cisco IOS. The SFFR router provides mobile ad hoc networking for military, heavy industry, and emergency response, extending the Cisco enterprise infrastructure beyond the reach of traditional fixed-n... (more)

PCTEL Announces BluewaveTM Wideband VHF Log Periodic Antenna

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a leader in antenna and scanning receiver solutions, announced today the release of the PCTEL BluewaveTM high-performance log periodic antenna with full coverage of the 136-174MHz VHF frequency band for use with wideband radio technology. The antenna is ideal for deployment in public safety, smart grid, railroad, SCADA and other mission critical applications where performance cannot be compromised. PCTEL’s LPA136174-6NF antenna is a rugged, no-tune design featuring a solid element construction with robust materials. Premium coatings and finishes are u... (more)

Mining Industry Investment in Renewable Energy Will Reach Almost $20 Billion by 2020, Forecasts Pike Research

These are critical times for the mining industry. Even as demand for mineral resources rises, driven by emerging economies, mining companies are under ever-increasing pressure from governments, customers, and other stakeholders to operate in a sustainable manner. Many of the key industry players in the mining sector have developed energy saving strategies and are investing directly into renewable energy infrastructure. According to a new report from Pike Research, worldwide investment by the mining industry on renewable energy and energy conservation will reach approximately $8.4... (more)

Gary Bloom Joins MarkLogic as Chief Executive Officer

SAN CARLOS, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- MarkLogic Corporation, the company powering mission-critical Big Data Applications around the world, today announced that Gary Bloom, a proven technology executive who was most recently the CEO and president at eMeter, has been named president and chief executive officer. Gary brings an exceptional background that includes more than two decades of successful leadership in enterprise software. He was the CEO and president at eMeter, which provides smart grid management software for electric, gas, and water utilities. eMeter was recent... (more)