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UTC Alert - June 1, 2010
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| Monthly news bulletin for and about the members of the UTILITIES TELECOM COUNCIL- The Telecommunications and Information Technology Association for Utility, Energy, and Other Critical Infrastructure Companies |
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UTC Membership Elects Officers
During the UTC Annual Membership Meeting held on May 26, 2010 at UTC TELECOM 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the membership elected the following officers for 2010-2011.
- CHAIRMAN: Troy West, General Manager-Technology & Corporate Services, Cleco Corporation
- VICE CHAIRMAN: Ron Beck, Network Engineer, Central Lincoln People's Utility District
- SECRETARY/TREASURER: Tom Perry, Superintendent, System Communications, Santee Cooper
Please join us in congratulating these new officers. If you would like to send an email to the leadership with any comments or suggestions regarding UTC, please use the email chair@utc.org.
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UTC TELECOM 2010 a Success
To those of you that attended UTC TELECOM 2010, thank you for attending and making it a success! If you are looking for a vendor for a specific project in the months ahead, we would encourage you to consider the exhibitors that participated in UTC EXPO 2010. A list is available online.
You can order the presentations on a CD if you were there or if you were unable to make it. Please download and fax this form to 202.833.6812.
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Submit Ideas and Lock In Your Space at UTC TELECOM 2011
Do you have a presentation idea for UTC TELECOM 2011? We have opened the process to submit presentation ideas online. We encourage everyone to submit topic ideas before September 30, 2010.
If you are a vendor, now is the time to lock in your space for UTC TELECOM 2011. More information for vendors is available here. Act fast - the exhibit hall is already 70% sold out and we expect it will sell out in early 2011!
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UTC Award Winners
During UTC TELECOM 2010, UTC hosted several award opportunities. Please join us in congratulating these winners!
UTC Apex Award Winners
Winner: Southern California Edison
Runner Up: Nashville Electric Service & Metro Nashville
Runner Up: Electric Power Industry of Serbia
UTC Product Award Winners
Best Smart Meter/Smart Grid Product/Service: Cooper Power Systems, "Smart Sensors" Best Telecom Equipment: Bayly Coastcom, "RMAC"
Best Telecom Services: MegaSys Computer Technologies, "Telenium"
Best Wireless Equipment: MiMOMax Wireless LTD, "Multipoint Digital Link (MDL)"
UTC Awards Dinner Winners
Dondanville Award: Jeff Selman, Tri-State G&T
Meehan Award: Steve Zoromsky, Lower Colorado River Authority
Chairman's Awards: Doug Barton, Southern Company; Kathy Nelson, Great River Energy; Region 8, 9, 10 chairs - Jaime Leal, Tri-State G&T, Randy Hopkins, Idaho Power Company and Lee Onsager, NV Energy; Smart Networks Council Chairman - Fred Fletcher, Open Access Technology International and Doug McGinnis, Exelon Corp; Kshamit Dixit, Toronto Hydro Corp; and Gary Schwartz, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
UTC Past Chairmen's Golf Tournament Winners
Lowest Score: Glen Magel & Brad Tanneberger
Highest Score: Ken Davis & Brian Manning
Closest to the Pin: Steve Ferguson
Longest Drive: Mike Gravelle
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UTC Research Sale Extended Until June 11 - Last Chance to Save 40%!
By popular demand, UTC is extending its spring 2010 Research Sale until June 11. Don't miss out on this last chance to save on the indispensible resources and intelligence available only in our research reports - up to 40% off of some of our bestselling studies.
To equip your company with the best information available on cutting-edge topics such as smart grids or to gain a solid grounding in essential utility telecom technologies such as land mobile radio, don't wait; take advantage of this one-time savings offer. Purchase any of the following reports by June 11 and save up to 40% off of the standard price.
Take a look at our catalog and order today! Or email us at research@utc.org for more information.
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Upcoming UTC Webinars
UTC has several Webinars planned for the coming months which are convenient ways to get education without leaving your office. Check out the topics below and register today!
June 9, 2010
Webinar: Effective Use of Optical Fiber
June 23, 2010
Webinar: Spectrum Choices for Wireless Metering
July 14, 2010
Webinar: Next Generation IP Communications to Substations- Case Study
July 28, 2010
Webinar: Deploying a Telecom Network for Your AMI Implementation
August 11, 2010
Webinar: Joint Use and Pole Attachment Tutorial
September 1, 2010
Webinar: AMI Backhauling and Distribution Line Monitoring - Emerging Satellite Technologies Offer New Options
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Sign Up for Breaking News at UTC INSIGHT
UTC is pleased to announce the launch of UTC INSIGHT, www.utcinsight.org, UTC's industry blog. UTC INSIGHT allows UTC to keep its members and stakeholders updated on news and events as they happen. For UTC members, it will also provide links to greater analysis of a topic when appropriate. UTC staff will blog about industry trends, industry meetings, UTC meetings, legislations and other key issues as they happen. We encourage everyone to bookmark the site and sign up for UTC INSIGHT Updates at www.utcinsight.org/newsletter/subscriptions, which will email you a daily digest of posted articles. If you have any questions, comments or news for UTC INSIGHT, please send them to marketing@utc.org.
If you're reading it here, you could have read it sooner on UTC INSIGHT.
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Advertise in Both Print and Online Versions of the 2010 UTC Journal
UTC is now accepting advertising reservations for the remaining 2010 issues of the UTC Journal. The UTC Journal is a great way for vendors to get their products and services in front of telecom and IT professionals at energy and water utilities. In addition to the option of advertising in the printed version of the UTC Journal, sponsoring the online version is another avenue to consider.
For rates and other information, download the 2009-2010 UTC Journal Media Kit or contact Cheryl Stratos by phone at 703.212.7735.
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UTC Divisions & Committees
At UTC, we value the input and participation of our members. From the Board of Directors to our Regional Chairpersons, our organizational structure makes it easy for employees of member organizations to get involved. UTC's Divisions and Committees provide a forum in which our members can network with their peers on specific issues that interest them. As we get ready to launch our new membership year, now is the time to volunteer! Fill out this form to get involved.
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