Energy
Cisco helps Norway Utility Modernize Power Grid
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You may not have heard about BKK AS. They are actually the second largest power grid owner in Norway with over 180,000 customers. Like many power and energy companies, some of their equipment has been around a long time. It works, but it’s getting old and it’s time to move on to something more cost […]
Energy Networking Convergence Part 2: Cyber & Physical Security
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This is the second of a four part series on the convergence of IT and OT (Operational Technologies) by Rick Geiger Physical Security has evolved from serial communication to modern systems that are largely, if not completely, IP networked systems. The unique requirements of physical security have often lead to shadow IT departments within the physical […]
Summary: Renewable Energy Agency Deploys Scalable, Power-Resilient Network
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With its fast-growing economy, India faces significant challenges in meeting the energy needs of its population and industry. And given the growth of the renewable energy sector, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was established in 1987 to promote, develop, and extend financial assistance for projects involving renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and conservation. IREDA recognized the need […]
Cisco at ENTELEC – Heads up on what you’ll see
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Look out for Cisco at the upcoming presence at ENTELEC 2014. We’ll have both Exhibition space with demonstrations and a speaking slot. ENTELEC is the Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association focusing on communications and control technologies used in Oil & Gas and Electric Utility companies. The ENTELEC 2014 Conference & Expo runs from May […]
Cisco at IEEE Event in Chicago this week!
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The 2014 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition is in the Windy City, bringing a half-century of industry innovation to the biggest and most exciting conference yet! Check out Cisco’s presence at the IEEE show: McCormick Place; West Hall; Level 3, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive; Chicago, IL 60616, and learn more about […]
Energy Networking Convergence Part 1 – The Journey From Serial to IP
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This is the first of a four part series on the convergence of IT and OT (Operational Technologies) Part 2 will cover the impact of the transition to IP on Physical Security and the convergence of Physical and Cyber Security. Part 3 will discuss the convergence of IT and OT – Operational Technology of all types […]
Introducing Rick Geiger to the NEW Cisco Energy Blog
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It is with great pleasure I introduce you to a senior thought-leader from Cisco, Rick Geiger. As some of you will know, Rick Geiger has been with Cisco for 7 years, and was formerly Director of Engineering in Cisco’s Physical Security Business Unit (now part of the IOTG, or Internet of Things Group) Prior to […]
Ferguson Group Ltd keeps an Eye on Operations with Cisco Physical Security
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I remember growing up in the UK years ago during the UK’s ‘North Sea Oil Boom’. It was a time of great excitement and opportunity for the nation. A whole industry was developed to deal with offshore exploration to ‘bring the energy home’. It was Aberdeen’s local ‘moon landing’ event – just five months after […]
Welcome to the NEW Energy Blog from Cisco
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I have great pleasure in introducing you to the new Cisco Energy Industry Blog. Did you know that the Energy Industry is one of Cisco’s fastest growing sectors served with huge opportunities for Cisco partners and customers? You probably know that Cisco has historically served the Enterprise IT and Network buying centers of most energy companies around the globe, but […]
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