Events

REGISTER FOR UTC REGIONS 8, 9, 10 TELECOMUNICATIONS FORUM TODAY!

Each year, UTC's Utility Telecom Forum combines Regions 8, 9, and 10 — UTC’s Western utilities — to bring the topics and issues specific to the west coast along with an expo that features local companies.

REGISTER for the Utility Telecom Forum to learn best practices and discuss key issues with like-minded individuals. Featured sessions on Narrowbanding, Metering Security and Microwave Technology Options are just a few of the new topics planned for this meeting.

UTC looks forward to seeing you in Reno!

Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) is being increasingly investigated by utility companies as the next step in land mobile radio communications. In addition to delivering clear digital voice communications, expectations are high that DMR will deliver long desired data capabilities that will not only meet regulatory, security and safety requirements, but provide the foundation on which to build high-value business applications. This web seminar provides an easy-to-understand introduction to DMR technology, its promises to the market, and words of caution when considering migrating from existing network systems.

REGISTER FOR UTC’s REGION 7 ANNUAL MEETING TODAY!

UTC’s South Central Region, including Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, brings together education, networking and an expo floor full of local companies for this year’s Region 7 Meeting . In this region, utilities and their underlying communications infrastructures are impacted and challenged by hurricanes, ice storms, large service areas and high summer temperatures. Join us as we cover the critical communications issues that are pertinent for this area.

REGISTER for Region 7’s spring meeting to discuss critical communications topics. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn best practices from other telecommunication and IT professionals from people who understand your issues.

UTC looks forward to seeing you in San Antonio!

There are a lot of overlapping issues when it comes to Joint Use and Wireless Collocation - despite the fact that the actual responsibilities may lie with different groups within a utility.  Understanding the rules and regulations associated with joint use can help expand and build on the wireless collocation business and expand it beyond its traditional boundaries.  As utilities look to squeeze extra revenue outside of typical rate payers, it's critical that these areas are examined and explored to the fullest extent, while keeping the programs within the legal boundaries. These educational sessions are great for everyone involved in the joint use/collocation space including lawyers. It's a great way to get an overall understanding of all the issues involved from the utility communication perspective.  Sign up to attend today!

TETRA technology has spread from utilities in Europe and Asia to North America and is proving to be a viable option for many telecommunication systems. In this webinar, which is free to all UTC members, attendees will receive information on the fundamentals of the TETRA standard, what technology is currently available and what will be available in the near future. Attendees will also hear details about the BC Hydro TETRA network, the first TETRA system implemented in North America. Sol Lancashire, BC Hydro's Telecom Architect and former UTC Canada Chair, will be on hand to provide information on the system being used at BC Hydro as well as to answer questions from  attendees.

This webinar is free to all UTC members.

Mobile utility workers are a critical part of maintaining our nation's infrastructure.

Connecting them securely and reliably to the corporate IT network has never been more important. Mobile workers need more access to more applications including workforce management, CRM, dispatch, inventory management, email, internet and other back-end systems. These applications work with devices that range from laptops to tablets and handheld terminals which use multiple wireless technologies. You need a communications infrastructure that can support them now and into the future.

Join us to learn how you can securely extend your enterprise network to your mobile workforce with a rugged mobile router that can be remotely managed and monitored by IT/Operations. You'll also hear from Vic Hatridge, CIO, Nashville Electric Service who will share how NES is using this technology today to improve field operations and increase field worker productivity.