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UTC Alert - March 2, 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 Webinar: FCC National Broadband Plan
On March 17, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will deliver to Congress its much-awaited National Broadband Plan which will serve as the master blueprint for how communications are governed in this country for years to come. A major part of this Plan focuses on the utility industry, with the main objective to ensure that the nation's goals of energy independence and efficiency are realized.
The Plan will drive changes in virtually every aspect of utility telecommunications and smart grid deployment from how networks are constructed to which technologies get deployed to how consumers communicate their energy needs. UTC is therefore pleased that Nick Sinai, the top FCC official who heads the agency's energy and environmental issues, will speak at our must-attend webinar. To learn more about this UTC Webinar, please click here
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UTC Smart Grid Policy Summit
Smart Grid policies that maximize the benefits to consumers need to encompass more than just the electric or telecom sectors or policies. The purpose of the UTC Smart Grid Policy Summit is to create a forum to align policies for energy, telecommunication, the environment and the economy and fulfill the promises of smart grid deployments. Please click here to find out more about this exciting Summit.
Registration is available by clicking here. For more information, please contact meetings@utc.org.
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Make Your Plans to Attend UTC TELECOM 2010
Registration is open for UTC TELECOM 2010. The Early Registration Rate is available now until May 3, 2010. A group rate for Super Pass registration is available for groups of 5 or more by contacting meetings@utc.org.
Don't forget to make your hotel reservation at the same time. It is "race week" in Indianapolis, and we predict that the hotels will fill up fast. Don't forget, when you make your hotel reservations, you are automatically entered into UTC's monthly drawing. January winner Debbie Rachlis receives a $200 American Express gift card. The winners for February and March will each receive two tickets to the Indy 500 and a complimentary stay at the Hyatt from Wednesday-Sunday of Race Week. The February winner is Richard Harper. Congratulations to both of you. Make your reservations now to become eligible for this drawing. The earlier you make your reservations, the more drawings you will be eligible for.
The Education Program is now available! UTC TELECOM 2010 Symposia include:
For more information or questions about the meeting, contact meetings@utc.org
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Utilities Wireless Collocation Summit 2010
There is still time to register to attend the Utilities Wireless Collocation Summit 2010, scheduled for March 17-19, 2010 at The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa in Hallandale Beach, FL. With the National Broadband Plan (NBP) being released right before this conference starts, we are lucky to have Jonathan Reel, the Attorney Advisor of the Wireline Competition Bureau for the Federal Communications Commission joining us to discuss how the NBP will impact collocation. To view the complete program and to register, click here. This conference is a must for any utility looking to leverage its assets in regards to collocation opportunities.
UtiliSite Members receive a discount on registration - not to mention benefits that extend far beyond this conference. UtiliSite Membership has been reduced from previous years to promote membership. Current UTC Core Members can join for only $1,000, and membership includes a valuable seat on the UtiliSite Board! Even if you can't make it down to Hallandale Beach, we encourage any utility involved in collocation to join. Please contact Member Services at 202.872.0030 with any questions about either the conference or membership.
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Attention Vendor Partners - Be a Part of UTC EXPO 2010
UTC EXPO 2010, the exhibit hall portion of UTC TELECOM 2010, is about 98% sold out. To make sure you get the best space available, please contact exhibits@utc.org today. For those organizations looking to reinforce their exhibit with a sponsorship, or for those that would rather sponsor than exhibit, we have many sponsorship packages to fit your marketing budget. For more information on what's available, view exhibitor details here - www.utctelecom2010.utc.org/content/exhibitors.
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Consider Nominating Your Utility for the UTC Apex Award
Do you have a story of how your utility has employed utility communications to improve the lives of those within your community? The UTC Apex Award will be presented again during UTC TELECOM 2010. We know you have a story to share - the only question is - why haven't you submitted it? We encourage you to think about all the ways your utility telecom department helps the community and consider submitting that as a UTC Apex Award entry. If you are having problems putting it on paper, we can work with you. Please contact marketing@utc.org or call 202.872.0030 for more information. Please submit all entries by March 15, 2010
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UTC Urges Utility Participation in Innovative Survey - Respond by March 30, 2010
UTC is embarking on a landmark survey that will document the range of commercial, public and other communications services that utilities offer. This study, Utility Telecom Services: A Comprehensive Analysis of Communications Services Offered by Utilities, will examine the range of communications options that utilities offer to homes, businesses, institutions, governments and other customers. The study will document the voice, video, data, collocation and specialized services that investor-owned, municipal, co-operative and other utilities offer in their service areas
UTC is urging all its core utility members to participate in this survey, which can be found here. UTC is also working with the American Public Power Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to gain widespread industry participation in the survey. Your participation in the survey will help to not only produce a better study and resource for the industry, but will also provide an opportunity for you to promote the telecommunications services that your utility offers. We are asking that members complete the quick and easy survey form no later than March 30, 2010.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Cynthia Brumfield at 202.833.6828, or contact Neha Shah at 202.833.6805.
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Advertise in Both Print and Online Versions of the 2010 UTC Journal
UTC is now accepting advertising reservations for the 2010 editions 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.
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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EUTC 2010 - Call For Presentations
You are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at the next EUTC Conference to be taking place 26-29 October, 2010 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. This is your opportunity to shape the program by sharing your knowledge and expertise with other professionals from the utility, gas and water sectors from around the world. We are looking beyond the vision of the smart grid that has been debated many times over. If you have real life examples of the topics below which can illustrate what is good and not so good about the costs, benefits and technology solutions which it is believed will be needed to support smart networks, we welcome your involvement. To download the guidelines, find out more or to look at suggestions of topics, please click here. All submissions should be sent by email to eutc2010@utc.org. Please submit any responses by March 15, 2010.
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UTC Spectrum Services Update
UTC is pleased to welcome Donald Vasek as Director of Spectrum Services. He can be reached at don.vasek@utc.org or 202.833.6814. UTC Spectrum Services is a long-time FCC-certified Frequency Coordinator for organizations that rely on their communications networks for their day-to-day and critical operations. If you are looking for frequency coordination work or other related engineering services, we encourage you to check out UTC Spectrum Services. In particular, we encourage anyone with frequency licenses to check out UTC Spectrum Services' License GuardTM service. This service leverage our expertise and brings you specialized license management support at a fraction of the cost of hiring someone full time at your own organization. More information about the service can be found here
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UTC Webinar Schedule
UTC has a new schedule of webinars for 2010. Webinars are a convenient and relatively inexpensive way to hear education on a specific topic. All include time for question and answers. For more information on each webinar, click on the webinar's name.
March 10, 2010
Convergence & Integration of Utility Legacy Using IP
March 22, 2010
Navigating the National Broadband Plan: What Utilities and Regulators Must Know
March 24, 2010
Deploying a Telecom Network for Your AMI Implementation
April 7, 2010
Next Generation Open Standard Digital Mobile Radio
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UTC Journal to Feature Membership Update
Have you recently received a promotion? Are you about to retire? Do you know someone on involved in UTC that has passed away? Have you switched jobs? Has something else happened in your life that you want UTC members to know about?? The UTC Journal is adding a new section to report happenings in members lives and to keep our members informed. To add something, please email marketing@utc.org. And watch for this important section in a coming UTC Journal.
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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. Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form to get involved.
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Send a Note to the Chairman
Do you have a comment or an idea that you would like the Chairman of UTC's Board of Directors to read? Jeff Katz of PSEG and Chairman of UTC's Board of Directors wishes to hear your comments. Anything that you would like the Chairman to know about, please contact him at chair@utc.org.
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Consider Joining UTC Today
If you aren't a UTC Member, now is the best time to join as we start 2010. UTC's membership dues are based on your organization's revenues. There are many benefits that go along with becoming a UTC Member. If you are curious to find out what those benefits are, we encourage you to call us or visit www.utc.org. For more information on membership, please contact UTC Member Services at 202.872.0030.
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Are you a Member? Make Sure Your Record is Updated in the UTC Membership Directory
One of the benefits of UTC Membership is access to the UTC Membership Directory www.utc.org/membership/directory . We encourage ALL MEMBERS to log into the UTC Membership Directory and make sure their details are up-to-date. To update your entry, email your contact information to marketing@utc.org.
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Join UTC Canada
UTC Canada is in the process of launching its' membership renewal/recruitment efforts to all Canadian energy and water utilities, as well as their vendor partners. As UTC Canada's membership year started January 1, 2010, all Canadian energy and water utilities are encouraged to join now. There are many regulatory issues that will impact Canadian critical infrastructure in the coming year. Make sure you are a part of the advocacy effort that supports internal telecom and IT interests by joining UTC Canada. For more information, please contact UTC Member Services at 202.872.0030.
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UTC Online Buyer's Guide
If you are looking for a product or service and don't know where to start, we encourage you to click here to check out UTC's online buyer's guide. This listing can be sorted by company name or product type, and it can be a great resource tool to help you find a vendor partner to work with on a project. Plus, the contact listing takes you directly to the utility contact, so once you find the right company you can get in touch with the right person immediately. We encourage energy and water professionals to check it out next time you are in need of any products or services.
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