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April 2015
ABB Power Update North America

What does the future hold for utilities?

Taking advantage of the opportunities emerging from the utility and grid of the future requires a carefully coordinated and integrated portfolio of new and existing solutions that must encompass technology, infrastructure, regulation, policy and business aspects. >> Discover the industry trends shaping the utility and grid of the future.
Cyber Security
You can’t ignore cyber security because it’s scary

Unfortunately, all the positives that smart grid, interconnected tech, data sharing and smart devices can bring are overshadowed by security fears and indecisiveness. So how do we tackle those fears, roll up our sleeves and get started? The first item on the agenda is realization. While this new and painful topic of cyber security still causes a lot of fear and panic, it can’t be ignored. >> Find out what other factors should be considered.

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Transformer Maintenance
The transformation of transformer maintenance

Transformers are key to delivering reliable, affordable and safe electricity, and as they age, proper monitoring and maintenance becomes increasingly important. Nearly 70 % of the transformers in the U.S. installed base are more than 25 years old putting them at a higher risk of failure. Depending on its location in the system, one failed transformer can result in an outage and potentially millions of dollars of lost revenue for electricity users, as well as large expenses for electric utilities. >> Learn about evolving maintenance techniques that extend the life and performance of aging transformers.  

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Data Center Solutions
Designed for uptime

Since loss of service for a data center is so costly, even if only for an extremely short time, availability is still the most critical driver for data center design, operation and maintenance. Highly skilled engineering resources are needed to design, implement, and optimize the entire data center ecosystem. The traditional way of thinking about availability and reliability is changing rapidly. >> Explore the new dimensions to data center reliability.  

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Power Consulting
Evolving the EPC model

The EPC model for power plant design and construction is very valuable in terms of overall project guarantees and providing a single point of responsibility for increasingly short-staffed owners. However, it is possible to significantly improve the model, for both the EPC and the owner, while still preserving its inherent benefits. In particular, incorporating into the model, utilization of the expertise of an OEM who designs, manufactures, and markets the electrical and control products. >> Rethink the role played by suppliers of complex, mission-critical equipment.    

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