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UTC Alert - October 6, 2009
UTC Alert - October 6, 2009
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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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Jeff Katz assumes role as Chairman of the UTC Board of Directors
As the new membership year begins, UTC's Board of Directors' new leadership is taking the helm. Jeff Katz, Enterprise IT Consultant at PSEG Services Corporation is the new Chairman of the Board. With a focus of, "heighten[ing] awareness among utility executives about why UTC membership is so important to their companies," the new Chairman has created a modern comments box. He asks that you share with your executives how UTC or another UTC member helped you in your job, helped save your company money, or helped your company implement a best practice. A new email address has been created where you can send these success stories and for comments in general - chair@utc.org. Feel free to give us your suggestions, wish lists for UTC involvement, questions, and even complaints. Emails will go directly to Mr. Katz, UTC CEO Bill Moroney, and to the Member Services Staff at UTC.
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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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UTC Kicks off 2009-2010 Membership Year
UTC would like to extend a thank you to all members that have renewed to date. UTC is pleased to kick off its 2009-2010 membership year. If you haven't renewed but plan to, please contact us ASAP so we don't turn off your membership benefits. If you are thinking about joining, make sure to join soon so you don't miss anything! For more information on renewing or joining, please contact UTC Member Services at 202.872.0030.
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UTC EXPO 2010
Attention vendor partners - UTC EXPO 2010 is selling out fast! Act now to lock in your space to exhibit or sponsorship before we're sold out. UTC EXPO 2010 is a great venue to meet telecom and IT professionals that make purchasing decisions on new products and services. For more information on what's available, view exhibitor details here.
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Register now for UTC TELECOM 2010
Registration is open for UTC TELECOM 2010! If you register before January 15, 2010, you'll get a Super Early Discount! We are in the process of planning the education 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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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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What's New for UTC Canada
In September, UTC Canada hosted a very successful annual conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia that attracted telecom and IT professionals in Canadian energy and water organizations as well as leading vendor partners that sell to this market. If you were able to attend, we thank you again for making this conference a success.
Next on the agenda for UTC Canada is membership renewal and recruitment. Current members should expect to see renewal notices soon. If you have any questions about membership in the meantime, please contact UTC Member Services or at 202.872.0030.
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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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How Does Your Utility Use Social Media? Tell UTC!
As the use of Facebook and Twitter expands to hundreds of millions of users around the globe, opportunities abound for utilities to take advantage of these easy, user-friendly technologies that enable knowledge-sharing and increased productivity. How is your utility taking advantage of online social networking? Are you building an internal communications plan that includes the use of social media applications like blogs, wikis etc.? If so, UTC Research wants to hear from you for its latest white paper research report that explores the use of new social networking applications and how utilities are using these tools to communicate better with customers, regulators and business colleagues. Please contact Neha Shah with comments and input at neha.shah@utc.org or at 202-833-6805.
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UTC Hosts Joint Use Workshop 2009
Utilities are facing an entirely new pole attachment world than they did just six months ago. Even with the downturn of the economy, there is still a wave of new attachments for smart grid and broadband that could be a pole tsunami. Given this state, utilities need to do more with less at a time when there is increasing concern about critical infrastructure. UTC's Joint Use Workshop 2009 will assess the current state of pole attachments, examine the business and technology changes ahead, and suggest policies that will help restore balance to pole attachment regulation. Early registration ends this Friday - Save $100 by registering by this date! For more information, please visit Joint Use Workshop 2009. If you have any questions about this Workshop, please email registration@utc.org or call UTC 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.
October 7, 2009
Utility Collocation Best Practices
October 16, 2009
Understanding the NIST Smart Grid Standards
October 21, 2009
Effective Use and Selection of Wireless Communications from the Substation
October 26, 2009
10 Things Utilities Should Know About Smart Grid Security
November 4, 2009
Remote Management and Control Systems
November 18, 2009
Enterprise IT for Critical Infrastructure
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UTC TELECOM 2010 Call for Papers
In preparation for next year's UTC Annual Conference - UTC TELECOM 2010 - we have opened up the floor to debate. If you or someone within your organization has a presentation idea, please click here to submit it. We encourage your suggestions to optimize the usefulness and productivity of the educational sessions during UTC TELECOM 2010. In preparation for next year's UTC annual conference we have defined the 7 Symposium areas here to help you narrow your focus. All submissions are due by October 15, 2009.
If you are ready to register for UTC TELECOM 2010, you may do so here. Take note that this year, we are offering a "Super Early Rate" for those who register before January 15, 2010, which will save members and non-members alike an additional $145 off the "Early Rate." Questions can be submitted to Meetings@utc.org.
It is never too early for exhibitors to reserve their space at UTC EXPO 2010. Exhibiting at UTC EXPO 2010 positions your company on the floor of one of the biggest critical infrastructure telecom and IT shows around! Preparation is key, as the hall is already 60% SOLD OUT. Those who are interested should click here. Any questions should be directed to our Andy Browne at andy browne@utc.org or 202.833.6813 or to our exhibit sales manager, Cheryl Stratos at cheryl.stratos@utc.org or 703.212.4968.
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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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Take Advantage of the Opportunities Offered by the UtiliSite Council
UtiliSite, a "one-stop shop" for utility collocation opportunities, is an organization of utilities that offers a wide variety of support services for commercial wireless carriers, including antenna sitings, traffic backhaul and construction. We are a reliable source for information on the best way to work with carriers, template contracts and marketing of collocation opportunities. Your real estate is appealing to wireless carriers, and the Council can get your real-estate and collocation staff up to speed much quicker than it would take to grow your business alone. Utilisite Membership Renewal will begin October 15, 2009. Visit us online at www.utilisite.org to find out more about the Council, to view the membership value proposition, or for instructions on how to enroll. For more information, 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.
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