2021-11-18 Several years ago, I came across a short parody video around the concept of what they called “single tasking” – the idea of only doing one thing at a time. Novel, right? Their video poked fun at the multitasking culture...
2021-09-13 Let’s get straight to it. The world has changed dramatically and many companies, including utilities, are struggling to keep up. It’s more than the move to renewable resources and an increased focus on reliability and safety. Utility leaders are staring...
2021-05-07 For many years, we have heard about the benefits of moving key enterprise applications to the cloud. The story goes: cloud providers can pass along cost savings, leveraging massive scaled infrastructure, such as servers and database storage, shared across multiple...
2020-05-18 For those of you who work in electric power distribution, you probably can relate to the statement, “Utilities are only as good as their last storm event.” Typically, it is the last major outage event that customers and regulators remember...
2020-04-22 The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored our need for a reliable energy supply, which is something we typically take for granted. Today, utilities must respond to rapidly changing demand profiles caused by stay-at-home orders. The good news is they are well-prepared...
2018-08-30 Love him or hate him, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is doing something remarkable. Last season, at 40, he became the oldest quarterback to play in a Super Bowl. One of the biggest factors he touts as the secret...
2018-05-04 This blog offers suggestions for how to cut through the noise to know if blockchain is the solution for an organization’s problem.
2018-01-05 Studies on corporate wellness programs have shown that companies that proactively focus on improving employee health and well-being see significant benefits including a reduction in lost work days and employee healthcare costs. One of the key drivers of success for...
2017-06-01 Operational technology (OT) or industrial control systems (ICS) are responsible for keeping the power on and water and gas flowing to support essential services for consumers, industry and governments. As technology advances, utilities are introducing Internet connections (IT) to their...