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The September/October edition of Electric Light & Power includes the following article the current state of smart meter data management amongst U.S. utilities. The article includes the results of Oracle Utilities' recent "Big Data, Bigger Opportunities" report, noting that out of the 151 North American utilities executives surveyed, respondents rated themselves a 6.7 out of 10 on "readiness to manage big data." The article also notes that the same Oracle study found that the two largest amounts of data being extracted are power outage and voltage.

Highlighting that Oracle Utilities Network Management System 1.11 offers enhancements designed to give utilities real-time insight into what's going on with their distribution grid and enable them to accurately balance power generation with demand. The article notes that the new modeling enhancements provide data on possible outcomes from a variety of conditions such as extreme temperatures, storms and fluctuations in commercial and consumer power use - information that can help utilities prepare better contingency plans against situations that previously would have led to outages. The article also includes comments from Brad Williams, vice president of industry strategy, Oracle Utilities noting that Oracle Utilities Network Management System offers the real-time modeling and power system simulations utilities need to optimize grid operations as networks change.

The Aug. 13 edition of Electric Light & Power includes the following article highlighting the results of Oracle Utilities', "Big Data, Bigger Opportunities: Plans and Preparedness for the Data Deluge" research study. The article includes comments from Oracle Utilities' Rodger Smith noting that the report indicates that the majority of utility executives are working to enhance their ability to glean real intelligence from smart grid data to ultimately create new opportunities to improve service reliability and deliver useful information to customers. The article also includes comments from Oracle Utilities' Brad Williams, who notes that the survey results show that there are opportunities for business improvement in utility operations.

Article highlighting an approach PowerWatch is taking to India's power grid peak use and blackout problems, which involves smart air conditioners that can send real-time power usage data from smart metering back to a utility and use the data for analytics and planning. The article notes that according to Oracle's recent "Big Data, Bigger Opportunities" report, very few utilities are taking advantage of the influx of smart grid data.

Highlighting that Western Power implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing. The article also notes that Oracle's broad software offering builds a database of customer history with up-to-date customer information and takes meter readings to au

As eyeglasses enjoy increasing popularity as a fashion accessory, consumers are finding more styles, convenience and affordable options online. Leading online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical responds to the growing demand by offering consumers high quality prescription eyeglasses priced as low as $6.95 through a personalized, visually appealing and easy-to-use site powered by Oracle Commerce.

As eyeglasses enjoy increasing popularity as a fashion accessory, consumers are finding more styles, convenience and affordable options online. Leading online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical responds to the growing demand by offering consumers high quality prescription eyeglasses priced as low as $6.95 through a personalized, visually appealing and easy-to-use site powered by Oracle Commerce.

Article highlighting a press release announcing that the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (FPWC) selected Oracle and Infosys Technologies to help support FPWC's smart grid initiatives.  The article notes that after the implementation of the Oracle applications, FPWC will have a more a complete view of customer data, helping to streamline billing processes and enable more responsive customer service.

...To superpower its innovation capabilities Kohl's selected Oracle Commerce to power its e-commerce engine. The Digital Center worked with Oracle to customize the solution to fit the retailer's specifications and ensure that the platform was prepared not only for today's requirements, but tomorrow's challenges.

...To superpower its innovation capabilities Kohl's selected Oracle Commerce to power its e-commerce engine. The Digital Center worked with Oracle to customize the solution to fit the retailer's specifications and ensure that the platform was prepared not only for today's requirements, but tomorrow's challenges.

Highlighting that Cobb Electric Membership Corp. has selected Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management and Oracle Smart Grid Gateway to support its smart grid initiatives. The article notes that Cobb Electric Membership Corp. plans to use Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management to verify, store, process and format smart meter data, providing every department, application and business process with the metering information it needs.

Highlighting that Oracle Utilities sees Africa as a strong smart grid market. The article notes that in South Africa, smart grids will enable better electricity management as power generation becomes more decentralized through greater use of renewable energy. The article includes comments from Bastian Fischer, vice-president and general manager, Oracle Utilities, EMEA noting that smart grids enable utilities to align the consumption of more volatile and less predictable renewable energies.

Highlighting that Green Mountain Power selected Oracle applications and technology solutions to enhance customer service, streamline billing processes, integrate work processes and support smart grid initiatives. The article notes that Green Mountain Pow

Highlighting that Oracle announced that Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in North America, will replace its legacy customer information system (CIS) with Oracle. The article notes that the new system will enh

Highlighting a recent study by Oracle Utilities, "The EMEA Smart Grid Rollout," revealing that organizations in the EMEA region are making progress towards the adoption of smart grids and smart meters. The byline notes that to ensure smart grid projects

Highlighting that Green Mountain Power has selected a broad footprint of Oracle applications and technology solutions to enhance customer service, streamline billing processes, integrate work processes and support smart grid initiatives. The release note

IQNavigator, a provider of services procurement and extended workforce solutions, has invested in Oracle® Exadata Database Machine X2-2 to power its core online transaction processing (OLTP) and real-time reporting services.

Video interview with Guerry Waters, vice president for industry strategy, Oracle Utilities, discussing the major challenges, threats and opportunities facing power industry from game changing developments. Waters notes that Congress, the Obama Administra

The December issue of University Business includes an article highlighting the myths and realities of open source and its use on campus. The article includes comment from Cole Clark, global vice president of education and research, Oracle, who debunks multiple myths. Cole notes that often higher education institutions turn to open source when there are already mature commercial applications with robust systems to meet their needs. Cole explains that an open source application that's newer and relies on the power of community might not have had the time to catch up with commercial software's level of development. The article also notes that Oracle has utilized open source for the types of benefits that wider collaboration can bring. Cole notes that using open source makes Oracle's products better, and development has taken significant leaps forward because of it. Cole concludes the article with feedback on how institutions should move forward when considering open source solutions.