The telecom and utility industries haven’t always agreed on how to work together — which is why utility companies have traditionally built their own communications networks. But with the major opportunity called “smart grid” looming, there is a new study afoot aimed at bringing the two sides together, or at least finding common ground.
The effort is being led by Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) and the Utilities Telecom Council Inc. , a trade association representing the communications networking efforts of about 700 utility companies. (See Verizon Talks Smart Grid.)
via Light Reading – Verizon – Can Utilities & Telecom Team on Smart Grid? – Telecom News Analysis.
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