What we've learned: 3 Years Running the Nation's Only Statewide Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network
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Posted on March 22, 2010 at 5:21:01 AM
What we've learned: 3 Years Running the Nation's Only Statewide Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network
Arcadian Networks, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op, Cisco share results from 700 MHz utility networks 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25th
NEW YORK, March 22 -- Panelists will detail methodology and keys to success gained from three years operating a 55,000 square mile smart grid network at a panel presentation "A Statewide Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network: Three Years and Running." The session will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, as part of DistribuTECH 2010.
Moderator: John Redmon, President, John R. Redmon, Inc.
Panelists:
-- John (Jake) Rasweiler, Vice President of Engineering, IT and Network
Operations, Arcadian Networks
-- Ryan Hentges, Vice President of Corporate Services, Minnesota Valley
Electric Cooperative
-- Bradley Tips, Manager of Product Marketing, Smart Grid Marketing,
Cisco
Panelists will share vital insights on SCADA and network management, with an emphasis on the design, implementation, and lessons learned from the nation's only statewide smart grid wireless network, which connects over 25 utilities. The concept builds a network of networks on a 700 MHz foundation and incorporates complementary technologies including:
-- Arcadian 700 MHz
-- WiMAX (802.16e, 802.16d)
-- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
-- 3G/4G (EVDO,GPRS,EDGE,HSPA,LTE)
-- Serial, USB, Ethernet
-- 900 MHz (ISM and MAS) industrial radio
See Arcadian Networks at DistribuTECH Booth 131.
Arcadian Networks designs and delivers wireless broadband communication systems to the energy sector. The real-time, two-way communication networks provide the backbone of all "smart" energy solutions - delivering operating efficiencies, interoperability and security. Designed specifically for utility, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries, the IP converged networks are based on private, secured 700 MHz spectrum. Customized services range from blueprint to network deployment, systems integration, through customer service. For more information, please visit: http://www.arcadiannetworks.com.
Source: Arcadian Networks
CONTACT: Nancy Broe of The McDonnell Group, Inc., +1-404-583-0003,
nancy@themcdonnellgroup.com, for Arcadian Networks
Web Site: http://www.arcadiannetworks.com/
Arcadian Networks, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op, Cisco share results from 700 MHz utility networks 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25th
NEW YORK, March 22 -- Panelists will detail methodology and keys to success gained from three years operating a 55,000 square mile smart grid network at a panel presentation "A Statewide Smart Grid Wireless Communications Network: Three Years and Running." The session will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, as part of DistribuTECH 2010.
Moderator: John Redmon, President, John R. Redmon, Inc.
Panelists:
-- John (Jake) Rasweiler, Vice President of Engineering, IT and Network
Operations, Arcadian Networks
-- Ryan Hentges, Vice President of Corporate Services, Minnesota Valley
Electric Cooperative
-- Bradley Tips, Manager of Product Marketing, Smart Grid Marketing,
Cisco
Panelists will share vital insights on SCADA and network management, with an emphasis on the design, implementation, and lessons learned from the nation's only statewide smart grid wireless network, which connects over 25 utilities. The concept builds a network of networks on a 700 MHz foundation and incorporates complementary technologies including:
-- Arcadian 700 MHz
-- WiMAX (802.16e, 802.16d)
-- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
-- 3G/4G (EVDO,GPRS,EDGE,HSPA,LTE)
-- Serial, USB, Ethernet
-- 900 MHz (ISM and MAS) industrial radio
See Arcadian Networks at DistribuTECH Booth 131.
Arcadian Networks designs and delivers wireless broadband communication systems to the energy sector. The real-time, two-way communication networks provide the backbone of all "smart" energy solutions - delivering operating efficiencies, interoperability and security. Designed specifically for utility, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries, the IP converged networks are based on private, secured 700 MHz spectrum. Customized services range from blueprint to network deployment, systems integration, through customer service. For more information, please visit: http://www.arcadiannetworks.com.
Source: Arcadian Networks
CONTACT: Nancy Broe of The McDonnell Group, Inc., +1-404-583-0003,
nancy@themcdonnellgroup.com, for Arcadian Networks
Web Site: http://www.arcadiannetworks.com/