Posts by Reinaldo Burian

Technology like the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and artificial intelligence are bringing significant change to utilities management. Through widespread industry use—the market size of IoT in utilities is expected to reach $53.8 billion in 2024—IoT is unlocking new valuable insights and reducing operational risks all while driving efficiency through remote management and control,…

Energy management is evolving with utility companies adopting a smart grid monitoring system powered by IoT and satellite connectivity as a way to meet new logistical demands effectively and reliably.  In March, ORBCOMM held “Connecting the Smart Grid with Satellite IoT”, a free webinar which covered what smart grids are, why so many utility companies are leveraging satellite connectivity, some of our customers’ successes and more. From that session,…

“Smart satellite technology was responsible for remote coverage of these important areas, ensuring high availability of the communication channel”. André Balestreri – Electrical Engineer – CERFOX On June 30th, 2020 a powerful cyclone occurred in the southern states of Brazil. Now considered the biggest wind disaster in the country’s recent history, the extreme weather – with winds…