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Highlighting the U.S. Department of Energy's interactive Website that serves as an educational smart grid resource for consumers. The article references the recent Oracle Utilities smart grid study noting that 71 percent of utilities admit there is a nee

The Aug. 17 edition of NTS Smart Grid Blog & News includes the following article highlighting the results of Oracle Utilities' "Big Data, Bigger Opportunities" report. The article notes that utilities, like most other industries, struggle to effectively manage data.

The September edition of IEEE Smart Grid includes the following bylined article by Oracle Utilities' Brad Williams highlighting the benefits of leveraging information architecture for data mining and analytics for increased grid investment value.

The September edition of IEEE Smart Grid includes the following bylined article by Oracle Utilities' Brad Williams highlighting the benefits of leveraging information architecture for data mining and analytics for increased grid investment value. The article also discusses the results from Oracle's recent "Big Data, Bigger Opportunities" study which gauged perceptions regarding the business impact of "big data" amongst utilities with smart meter programs in place. The article includes the positive findings from the survey - including a five year improvement plan - but notes that there is still room for significant improvements in effective data management. The article includes a comment from Oracle Utilities' Rodger Smith, noting that utilities will benefit from establishing enterprise information strategies, and from investing in the systems and people needed to make better business decisions.

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has published two smart grid specifications that aim to help drive the development and deployment of open, interoperable smart grid technologies internationally. The Renew Grid article features a quote from Bastian Fischer, Vice President, Industry Strategy, Oracle Utilities, who notes that industry's involvement in standards development is critical, as standards contribute to innovation.

Article by Guerry Waters, vice president of industry strategy, Oracle Utilities discussing pre-packaged customer and billing analytics. The article notes that in order to maximize the benefits from smart grid programs like demand response and net meterin

Highlighting the results of Oracle's "Smart Grid Challenges & Choices, Part 2: North American Utility Executives' Vision and Priorities" research report. The article notes that while 71 percent of utilities say securing customer buy-in is a key step need

The complexity of the energy industry. The article notes that according to Oracle's "Smart Grid Challenges & Choices, Part 2: North American Utility Executives' Vision and Priorities" study, utilities that have implemented pilot programs or system-wide s

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 an interview with Bastian Fischer, vice president and general manager, Oracle Utilities discussing why smart grids are the intelligent choice. The interview touches on the business case and costs associated with smart grids, the policies that can help optimize smart grids as well as lessons learned from emerging economies leapfrogging to smart grid systems.

Highlighting that Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (Cobb EMC) has selected Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management and Oracle Smart Grid Gateway to support its smart grid initiatives. The article notes that Cobb EMC will leverage Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management and its existing Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing application to connect advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) usage data and 3,800 in-home displays.

Highlighting that Oracle and Grid Net will deliver advanced distribution management systems and meter data management technology for utilities involved in smart grid deployments. The article also notes that the solutions offered by the two companies are

Highlighting that Oracle and Grid Net entered into agreement to deliver advanced distribution management systems and meter data management technology to support utility smart grid deployments. The article notes that Oracle and Grid Net will utilize Grid

Highlighting that Oracle and Grid Net partnered to develop software platforms for smart grid and smart home applications. The article also notes that Oracle and Grid Net will create distributed solutions that help utility companies collect energy usage d

Highlighting that Oracle and Grid Net will work together to deliver advanced distribution management systems and meter data management technology to support utilities' smart grid deployments aimed to improve grid reliability and enable smarter energy choi

Highlighting that Oracle and Grid Net will work together to develop advanced distribution management systems and meter data management technology to support utilities smart grid deployments aimed to improve grid reliability and enable smarter energy choic

Highlighting that more than 100 utilities worldwide selected or implemented Oracle Utilities applications in fiscal year 2010 to respond to environmental imperatives, adapt to changing business conditions, meet and exceed customer expectations, implement