Wi-SUN Alliance

Next week, Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher will discuss how all players in the #broadband ecosystem can play crucial roles in making #interoperable #SmartCities a reality at Broadband Forum’s Town Hall Innovation Series (THIS) in San Diego, California at 8:30 AM PST on the 18th of November.     During his presentation, Phil will explore the importance of heterogenous networks based on #openstandards and the benefits of using Wi-SUN #FAN for last-mile connectivity.   You can find more information on THIS here: https://lnkd.in/gDHu6Gn4

When it comes to #cybersecurity, networks can only be as strong as their weakest link. It’s an adage that applies to most markets, but this is especially true for the #utilities sector.   The adoption and expansion of smart utilities is accelerating, as their ability to enhance network efficiency, enable proactive maintenance, and promote sustainability is highly beneficial for operators.   In an expert opinion piece for The Fast Mode, Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher highlights the importance of #standardized, multi-layered networks, as well as the introduction of AI to ensure security for utilities: https://lnkd.in/ePaZJ6iQ

As the October Members Meeting draws to an end, we’d like to thank all of our members and guests for their participation and collaboration to explore how Wi-SUN technology can help operators overcome the key issues facing the #utilities, #IoT, and #smartcities sectors!

During a keynote presentation and Q&A session at today’s Wi-SUN Alliance October Member Meeting, Duke Energy Corporation Director Joe Vale and National Grid Head of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), NY Michael Mokey shared the “utility experience” of the Wi-SUN FAN network. In his presentation, Vale discussed the importance of #interoperability and the ability to integrate new #metering technology quickly to adapt to key industry challenges such as rapid changes in energy demands and evolving customer preferences. Networks built on industry #standards allow #smart #utility operators to avoid a complete “rip and replace” of old meters, provide the flexibility to seamlessly integrate new equipment from a diverse range of vendors into the network when required and enable the future IoT innovation. You can learn more about how Wi-SUN’s technology is making utilities smarter here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9hH5yc

Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher kicks off the October Member Meeting at the Landis+Gyr offices in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. We look forward to hearing about the latest activities and updates from our work areas and membership over the next two days!

'When it comes to #cybersecurity, there is an old adage that still applies today – you are only as strong as your weakest link. If an attacker can gain access to a utilities network, it is not just sensitive data at risk; they can carry out large-scale attacks that can compromise critical infrastructure and cause significant damage.' In his latest feature with IoT Insider, Wi-SUN CEO and President Phil Beecher details the threat landscape facing the #utilities sector, and the measures businesses should consider to establish a strong line of defence: https://lnkd.in/e3hhz3bH

It’s been great to see so many of our members and other familiar faces at the Wi-SUN stand at Enlit Europe today! Make sure to stop by stand 6F44 this week to meet Wi-SUN President and CEO Phil Beecher to find out how our solutions and standards are accelerating the deployment of #IoT in the European #SmartUtilities sector.

Following our successful participation at Enlit Asia, we are excited to be joining more than 20 of our members at Enlit Europe this week from 22-24 October, to share Wi-SUN’s IoT solutions and standards that are accelerating the deployment of advanced technologies into the European smart utilities sector.   Find us at stand 6F44 to learn about our latest advancements in Wi-SUN FAN 1.1 and discover the benefits of Wi-SUN certification from our live interoperability demo.   Register and learn more about Enlit Europe here: https://lnkd.in/eaHbnAMe  

Enabling standardization and interoperability in Latin America with Wi-SUN FAN.   This summer, the Wi-SUN Alliance held a breakthrough event and seminar in #Brazil, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the benefits of Wi-SUN FAN 1.0 technology for #smartcity and #utilities initiatives.   With Brazil embracing new technologies to improve infrastructure, it is crucial to focus on adopting global industry standards to enable the roll outs of large-scale IoT networks.   #Interoperability demonstrations took place to exemplify how Wi-SUN certified devices from different companies can be seamlessly integrated as part of a broader network.   Read the full blog from Nicola Fairweather, Exegin Technologies Limited and Wi-SUN Member to find out how Wi-SUN's #IoT network solutions can impact the Latin American market: https://lnkd.in/e958ZPgF

Connect with Wi-SUN Alliance members at Enlit Asia 2024!   We will be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at MITEC from 8-10 October, sharing our solutions for secure and interoperable IoT applications.   At stand AG16, you'll be able to ask Wi-SUN Alliance members about the latest advancements toward the FAN 1.1 Certification Programme, and discover the benefits of Wi-SUN certification from our interoperability demo.   We will be jointly sponsoring the coffee break area, where you can learn more from our team about how Wi-SUN standards support the growth and operation of wireless communication networks.