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 Inteli and Oracle are working together to deliver the installation of 1,300 slow charging stations and 50 fast charging stations in Portugal to support the government's MOBI-E vehicle electrification project. The article notes that the MOBI-E platform will include the implementation of Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing that will deliver base rating and billing functionalities.

Highlighting that Inteli and Oracle are working to install 1,300 slow charging stations and 50 fast charging stations in Portugal, to support the government's MOBI-E vehicle electrification project. The article also notes that Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing will be used to deliver base rating and billing functionalities to enable monthly flat rate and time-of-day rating of electricity consumption, network usage as well as settle transactions among the service providers.

Highlighting that Inteli has selected Oracle to support the government's MOBI-E vehicle electrification project in Portugal and install 1,300 slow charging stations and 50 fast charging stations in the region. The article notes that the MOBI-E platform will include the implementation of Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing. The article also includes comments from Bastian Fischer, vice president, Oracle Utilities, EMEA noting that with an estimated 800 million motor vehicles on the road worldwide, e-mobility solutions are crucial to meet the European Union's target to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020.

Press release highlighting that Oracle announced the availability of Oracle Tax Analytics, an innovative business intelligence solution that helps tax authorities better understand their operations and make more informed decisions that can lead to better taxpayer service, improved operational efficiency and increased collections and compliance. The article notes that Oracle Tax Analytics consists of three separately licensable products that provide a modular approach to implementing tax business intelligence and meeting tax and revenue authorities' unique information needs. The article also includes comments from Andre van der Post, global director, Tax Solutions and Strategy, Oracle Tax Global Business Unit noting that Oracle Tax Analytics is a complete solution that helps tax authorities make more informed decisions that lead to better taxpayer service.

Highlighting that a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles has been installed across Portugal by Oracle and Portuguese not-for-profit company Inteli. The article notes that the Portuguese project, known as MOBI.E, incorporates Oracle's Customer Care and Billing service, enabling monthly flat rate and time-of-day rating of electricity consumption, network usage and/or additional charging such as parking, roaming between electric vehicle (EV) operators and energy retailers. The article also includes comments from Bastian Fischer, vice president, Oracle Utilities, EMEA noted that with an estimated 800 million motor vehicles on the road worldwide, e-mobility solutions are crucial to meet the European Union's target to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020.

Press release highlighting that Inteli announced that it is working with Oracle to deliver the installation of 1,300 slow charging stations and 50 fast charging stations in Portugal, to support the government's MOBI-E vehicle electrification project. The article notes that the MOBI-E platform will include the implementation of Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing. The article also includes comments from Bastian Fischer, vice president, Oracle Utilities, EMEA noting that e-mobility solutions are crucial to meet the European Union's target to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020.

Highlighting that Oracle and Infosys Technologies announced the completion of a successful business transformation program incorporating the implementation of Oracle Utilities Network Management System at Seattle City Light. The article notes that the ne

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

Highlighting the Oracle Utilities Resource Centre. The article notes that the resource center Web site is user-friendly, easy to navigate and loaded with resources any smart-grid-eyeing utility company might need, from whitepapers and data sheets to case

Highlights results from Oracle's "Smart Grid Challenges & Choices: Utility Executives' Vision for the New Decade" report, which found that utilities consider system reliability a major concern for smart grid deployment.

Highlights surveys from both Oracle and Microsoft examining the outlook for smart grid implementation.

Highlights that only 20 percent of utilities are currently engaged in systemwide smart grid implementation, according to a recent Oracle study.

Highlights results from a recent Oracle study revealing utility executives' plans for smart grid investment.

Highlights a recent Oracle study of utility executives that found major smart grid implementation concerns include service reliability and consumer reactions to rate hikes.

Highlights results from an Oracle study finding that while many utilities are taking steps to deploy smart grid technology, challenges include implementation costs and concerns about customer reactions.

Highlights the future of smart grid technology customer service and includes input from an expert roundtable including Guerry Waters, vice president of industry strategy, Oracle Utilities.

Highlights several of Oracle's recent smart grid-related announcements and studies.

Bylined article by Oracle's Bastian Fischer highlighting ways in which smart metering can help water utilities become more energy efficient and noting that European utilities are slow to implement the technology.