Internet of Things

“Winning means you have impressed your colleagues”

Heat

“Winning means you have impressed your colleagues”

As the deadline for entering the Network Awards 2020 approaches, Network is asking the judging panel for their tips on writing an impactful entry that stands out from the crowd. John Parsons, director of digital at the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers' Association, hopes to find a sector clued up on cyber security and digitalisation.

Siemens launches new IoT apps and protection relay

Power

Siemens launches new IoT apps and protection relay

Siemens is launching two new products at the European Utility Week show in Paris - a new suite of grid diagnostic apps that exploits Internet of Things (IoT) technology, and a new protection relay device, the Reyrolle 5.

Staying safe and smart

Power

Staying safe and smart

Siemens energy management division head of cyber security Volker Distelrath talks to Greg Pitcher about digital networks, data analytics and the importance of simulating cyber-attacks to stay safe.

Analytics a key building block for utility IoT solution

Power

Analytics a key building block for utility IoT solution

Nokia discuss the Internet of Things (IoT).

Digitalising the network

Technology & Operations

Digitalising the network

The digital transformation of distribution networks to connect and monitor assets is not a new concept. But while the proliferation of connected devices enables organisations to gather data from the network, are UK operators doing enough to harness the opportunities of digitalisation? Siemens' Victor Sellwood - senior consultant, energy business advisory - speaks to Network.

Modelling the grid for decentralised energy

Power

Modelling the grid for decentralised energy

Vonnie Smith, vice president of utilities asset performance at Bentley Systems, examines the trends that have driven the acceleration of grid decentralisation and what technologies - such as Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins - still need to be applied for smooth integration.

Cisco invests in UK smart grid future

Power

Cisco invests in UK smart grid future

Global technology giant Cisco has committed itself to accelerating UK smart grid innovation by becoming a tier 1 member of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) at Strathclyde University.

Network Asset Performance Conference

Power

Network Asset Performance Conference

The Network Asset Performance Conference is the leading event for asset and operations leaders looking to enhance asset performance and mitigate risk in energy networks.

Integration of OT and IT key for asset management gains, say industry executives

Gas

Integration of OT and IT key for asset management gains, say industry executives

New research has highlighted the importance with which utility industry executives view the integration of operational and information technology.