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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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Happy Holidays from UTC
UTC would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!
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Consider Joining UTC Today
If you aren't a UTC Member, now is the best time to join. We've just launched our new membership year, so you can get in right from the start. UTC membership is 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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UTC Annual Membership Report
Each year UTC produces an Annual Membership Report that gives an overview of what UTC has accomplished in the past year and what it is planning to do in the upcoming year. We encourage all members and non-members to read this report which is now available online. |
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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 selling out fast! If you are planning to exhibit or sponsor at UTC EXPO 2010, now is the time to lock in what you want, before its sold. UTC EXPO 2010 is a great venue to meet telecom and IT professionals that make purchasing decisions on new products and services. If you sell to this market, you need to be there! For more information on what's available, view exhibitor details here - www.utctelecom2010.utc.org/content/exhibitors.
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Make Plans to Attend UTC TELECOM 2010
Registration is open for UTC TELECOM 2010 and if you register before January 15, 2010, you'll get a super early discount! 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. We are in the process of finalizing all the educational sessions, but the symposia will hit on every major topic of interest to telecom and IT professionals at energy and water utilities. UTC TELECOM 2010 Symposia include:
- Critical Infrastructure Security Symposium
- Emerging Technologies Symposium
- Smart Grid Symposium
- Wireless Symposium
- Business Development Symposium
- Enterprise IT Symposium
- Automatic Control Systems Symposium
For more information or questions about the meeting, contact meetings@utc.org |
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UTC Region 7 Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas
Regional meetings are a great way to stay connected to peers in your region that are facing the same issues as you. The Region 7 Meeting's educational program offers some of the hot topics facing the industry presented by experts - without the high cost of long distance travel. Regardless of whether you attended last year or have never attended a Region 7 meeting, set your calendars now to attend. You won’t be disappointed! Please click here to find out more.
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Submit Your Story for the UTC Apex Award
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.
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Special Smart Grid Edition of the UTC Journal Online
The Special Smart Grid Edition of the UTC Journal now available online, thanks to the sponsorship of Tessco Technologies. Members can log in to view the entire issue using just their email address as the login; non-members only have access to the first few pages as a sample. Don't forget to click on the Tessco logo on the front page to view a video on Smart Grid. Go here to view the complete issue.
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UTC's Region 8, 9, 10 Meeting
Each year, Regions 8, 9 & 10 get together to host the Utility Telecom Forum - our largest regional event. Attending the Utility Telecom Forum is a great way for utility telecom and IT professionals to meet peers at other utilities in your same geographic area facing many of the same issues. In addition to a strong educational program based on current issues facing utility telecom professionals today, this meeting features an exhibit hall that gives attendees a chance to meet vendor partners and see leading products and services. We understand that travel budgets are tight, but encourage you to attend to take advantage of the education opportunities, vendor meetings, great registration rate and centralized meeting location. For more information, please click here. We hope to see you there!
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Make Sure to Update the Power Line Carrier Database
UTC works with the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the FCC to support the Power Line Carrier (PLC) Notification Activity. The purpose of the PLC Notification Activity is to establish and maintain a transmission PLC Database and an Authorized User Database, which will provide the information necessary for the identification and notification of potential interference between PLC and Authorized User facilities. If you participate in the PLC Notification Activity and have PLC transmitters, you have received a 2009 Update Request and Assessment Form. If you have PLC transmitters and have not been contacted by UTC, or you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Fitzpatrick. We appreciate your help in keeping the PLC Database updated.
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Start UTC's New Membership Year Off Right - Volunteer!
As UTC starts its new membership year, we once again make the call for volunteers. Research has shown us that actively involved members get more out of the organization both professionally and personally. The great thing about volunteering with UTC is that you can let your schedule dictate how involved you are in each project. We understand that the economy has forced many members to do more with less, but that's exactly why volunteering in UTC is such a great idea. You can work on issues that will supplement work related projects, which can be a huge benefit to both you and your organization. Contact Karnel Thomas, VP-Member Services, at karnel.thomas@utc.org or 202.833.6816 to find out more.
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Work Objectives Outlined by UTC Business Development Division
The UTC Business Development Division has outlined 2009-2010 work objectives and are encouraging all interested members to get engaged with the division. Ben Easterling, Business Development Manager, Southern Telecom, Inc. and Chairman of the UTC Business Development Division is looking to core utility members and utility telecom industry technology partners to work along with him in the upcoming membership year. The division will focus on the following areas:
- Developing a business case to permit licensees in the 900 MHz band to lease additional capacity on a for-profit basis to other eligible band users.
- Developing strategies to leverage AMI infrastructures being deployed by utilities to provide additional meter reading services for other electric, water and gas utilities.
- Identify opportunities to leverage existing assets for greater utilization to benefit the shareholder while servicing our customers.
If you or a colleague are interested in working on one or all of these topics, please contact Karnel Thomas, UTC VP Member Services, at karnel.thomas@utc.org or 202.833.6816 to learn more about the upcoming plans of the UTC Business Development Division.
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Rural Issues Committee Seeks Your Input
The Rural Issues Committee of UTC is seeking opinions on what telecommunications issues are important to rural members. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey so that UTC's Rural Issues Committee can focus their attention on items that are important to the rural members. This survey should only take a few minutes and the Rural Issues Committee values your input. The survey can be found at here. Thank you for your support.
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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. All Canadian energy and water utilities are encouraged to join now, as UTC Canada's membership year starts January 1, 2010. 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 Webinar Schedule
UTC has a new schedule of Webinars for the upcoming fiscal year. 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.
November 4, 2009
Remote Management and Control Systems
November 18, 2009
Enterprise IT for Critical Infrastructure
December 2, 2009
Wireless AMI Technology
December 16, 2009
Building the Business Case -Financial Analysis of Smart Grids Workshop
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Utilities Wireless Collocation Summit 2010
Leveraging existing infrastructure is critical in today's economy. Utilities have an existing ultra-reliable network that is in high demand from outside partners. They key lies in how to market this infrastructure and maintain a profitable partnership the benefits all interested parties. The Utilities Wireless Collocation Summit 2010 is the third Annual Conference for the UtiliSite Council. Members of the UtiliSite Council are utilities that offers a wide variety of support services for commercial wireless carriers including antenna sitings, traffic backhaul and construction. The Summit is a great way for attendees to learn to leverage their infrastructure and make this business model work for your utility. It's also a great chance to share best practices on how utilities are working with wireless carriers across the United States. We encourage everyone involved in the collocation business or considering expanding their non-rate revenue to include collocation opportunities to join us at this yearly meeting. Please click here to find out more.
We are now beginning the renewal process for UtiliSite members. The new membership year begins January 1, 2010, and anyone interested in finding out about the benefits of membership with the UtiliSite Council should visit us online at www.utilisite.org. Here you can view the membership value proposition or find instructions on how to enroll. Please contact Member Services at 202.872.0030 with any questions or for further information.
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UTC Announces the License Guard Service
UTC announces a new name for its FCC license and FAA registration management services. The name for the service is License Guard, as a companion for it Frequency Guard service. License Guard ensures that FCC licenses are renewed on a timely basis and required notifications are provided to the FCC. Additional services in FCC ID management and monthly status reports. Microwave frequency protection and Frequency Guard are also included at no additional fee. Contact Klaus Bender for more information.
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Broadband Power Line Standards in 2010
UPLC continues to participate in the standards setting process. The standards will be critical as utility organizations look to use BPL as part of their smart network plans. If you have deployed BPL or are considering using BPL as part of your smart networks/smart grid solution, check out UPLC at www.uplc.org. The new membership year starts January 1, 2009, but if you join now we will start your membership immediately. To existing UPLC members, we will be sending renewal invoices in the next week. For more information, please contact UTC Member Services at 202.833.6811.
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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. **ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - Please review and update your listing in the Buyer's Guide by emailing marketing@utc.org before the December deadline in to make sure your listing is correct for the print version.
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