2015 – Issue 3
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In depth: Machine-to-Machine in India
The Government of India is keen to adopt Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and therefore released an M2M roadmap on 12 May, 2015 to foster large...
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The power of choice for Australia’s metering market
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) is undergoing substantial reforms following recommendations by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC).
The Power of Choice review recommended...
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Evaluating communications technologies for developing economies
Fast growing economies such as India and South Africa have rapidly increasing demands for power.
Smart metering technology provides a two-way connection between the utility...
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How to choose the best power source for smart meters
Utility mangers see long term value in eliminating manual or drive-by meter reading in favour of more automated processes, which leads to increased productivity,...
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It’s not only about the meter when smart metering meets ‘Internet...
The concept of ‘Internet Plus’ – referring to the integration of the IT industry with traditional industries – shows how this new resource triggers...
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Evolutions and lessons learnt from today’s smart meter deployments
Smart meter deployments are steadily increasing in many parts of the world including Europe, Middle East and Africa. In 2014, Navigant Research forecast that...
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Understanding wireless M-BUS for the European Smart Meter Market
Wireless connectivity and standards-based software protocols provide critical enabling technology for the IoT. One of the most useful wireless protocols for smart metering to...
Components
Trends in metering components: Industry overview
Much has been made over the last decade of the “smart metering boom” and its effect on meter manufacturers, installation and integration companies and...
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Interview with Maikel van Verseveld, Omnetric Group
Wireless connectivity and standards-based software protocols provide critical enabling technology for the IoT. One of the most useful wireless protocols for smart metering to...