Technology is central to the successful development of an electrical infrastructure to support a digital society. Its primary role is to ensure that the underlying infrastructure itself does not become the limiting factor in the growth of the network economy. Electricity is arguably the most critical of the infrastructures because it is the lifeblood of all other systems. However, in the broadest sense, technology needs will be driven by distinct reliability goals … [Read more...]
Infrastructure Convergence of Digital Society IV
August 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Four forces are creating convergence among diverse utility services: digital information technology, energy utility economics, deregulation, and consumer demand. * In the near-term, for example, this means that electricity and gas services may merge aspects of common infrastructure, including operations, maintenance, customer service, and billing. Further in the future, communications technologies may be added to this mix. * Ultimately, the converged utility … [Read more...]
Creating the Needed Electrical Infrastructure for Digital Society III
August 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The North American bulk electricity delivery system is not keeping pace with the escalating demands of competition, or with the exacting requirements of a rapidly expanding digital society. For example, over the past decade, electricity demand in the US has grown by roughly 30% while additional transmission capacity has only grown by 15%. In the next decade, US demand is expected to grow by 20%, while planned transmission system growth is expected to be only 3.5%. … [Read more...]
Requirement of Electricity in Digital Society II
July 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Together, microprocessors and the equipment they control have helped stimulate growth in the demand for electricity well beyond previous expectations. Information technology is the fastest growing market for electricity and now accounts for 10-13% of the electrical energy consumed in the U.S. * Given the growth in the Internet's direct and indirect usage of electricity, the equivalent of 30%-50% of today’s US power production may be needed to serve the needs of the … [Read more...]
About e-Science or e-Research
May 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The term "e-science" is roughly - though not precisely - synonymous with "Cyberinfrastructure"; where the latter term is prevalent in the United States, e-science predominates in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe. Both terms refer to the use of networked computing technologies to enhance collaboration and innovative methods in research. "E-Science," however, has a more specific focus on scientific research, whereas Cyberinfrastructure is more inclusive of fields … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your Future Online Marketing Success
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When pursuing your online marketing success, you developing your business plans, setting up your websites, blogs and join the social networks etc. Besides that, do you have a short term view, a long term view or both? What is your "success strategy"? Are you doing what everyone else is doing or anticipating where the internet is taking us? Are you preparing for your company’s future online appearance? What is the key for your company to achieve online marketing … [Read more...]
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