Tag: services

December 1, 2023

Rapid growth in technology has led to a boom in the telecommunications industry. New advancements pave the way as professionals connect with consumers and keep their businesses running. Whether a small business reaches out via email or pings an app, […]

November 30, 2023

OPSI’s letter to PJM comes as the grid operator’s board is expected to vote at a Dec. 11 meeting on a roughly $5 billion package of transmission projects that are needed in response to data center load growth and power […]

November 29, 2023

Private 5G networks are billed as a sort of silver bullet for business problems in a wide range of vertical markets. That said, adoption has been slower than expected, there’s huge regional variations largely based on spectrum availability, and there […]

November 28, 2023

What telecom trends can the industry expect to shape 2024? Juniper Research has put forward a list of 10 that it sees as being paramount for telcos in the coming year, which includes everything from an increased focus on sustainability […]

November 28, 2023

There have been hiccups in the transition to EVs — Ford, for instance, has scaled back some of its battery manufacturing plans — but overall sales continue to grow. Stories of EV inventory piling up at dealerships are “likely a […]

November 28, 2023

The self-described “procurement arm of the federal government” is undergoing a reorganization years in the making. The Federal Acquisition Service, housed in the General Services Administration, supports over $87 billion in contracts across the government as part of its mission […]

November 28, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a contractor to help manage the implementation of zero trust architecture across multiple operating divisions, as deadlines to comply with White House-issued cybersecurity mandates loom. In a request for information […]

November 28, 2023

With states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii beginning to execute their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program plans, utilities within these states are rapidly coordinating the electrical power requirements needed to support these public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. […]

November 20, 2023

When it comes to safety for utility companies, the stakes are especially high. Employees work alongside hazards like electricity and natural gas every day. They sometimes operate alone in remote areas, at dangerous heights, or within confined spaces or unstable […]

November 17, 2023

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it would open its proposed rules to strengthen state agencies’ ability to oversee rail transit in the United States. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would give State Safety […]

November 15, 2023

The waste and recycling industry is celebrating the partnerships and achievements that demonstrate innovation and collaboration for a greener planet. Environmental advocates are using the day to call on lawmakers for better protections. Ripple Glass, Owens Corning Partner on Recycled […]

November 14, 2023

On Friday, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) joined U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Mark Takano (D-CA) in introducing legislation ensuring truckers are compensated fairly for their work, including overtime. The legislation, the Guaranteeing Overtime […]

November 13, 2023

Across the country, families are increasingly struggling to pay their utility bills each month, with significant ramifications for health, safety, and customer equity. While utilities and regulators are aware of the problem and are working to help, potential solutions can […]

November 9, 2023

The Washington Department of Transportation’s computer systems are partially back online after a security incident this week disrupted its website and mobile apps. A disclaimer at the top of the department’s homepage reads, “Portions of the website and mobile app […]

November 6, 2023

The U.S. government recently published more than 700 artificial intelligence use cases among federal agencies on the AI.gov website. Notably, the Department of Energy and Health and Human Services disclosed more than 150 use cases. As an emerging technology, AI […]

November 3, 2023

If someone declares debate unnecessary, it is often a dead giveaway that the facts are not on their side. The “debate is settled” tactic seems to have become popular among electric utility executives who are tired of the public questioning […]

November 2, 2023

Facing growing cyber and physical threats, election administrators told lawmakers that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel. Read More on FCW

October 31, 2023

The city of New Orleans is ramping up recycling initiatives with a new grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency is allocating $3.9 million to The Big Easy as part of President Biden’s Investing in American agenda […]

October 31, 2023

A key workforce program introduced in President Joe Biden’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Executive Order will work to spur hiring for new AI-centric positions in the public sector. The General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Digital Service and talent […]

October 30, 2023

Omdia and Broadband Forum have published a new report that shows global broadband service providers are focused on introducing technology that directly improves bandwidth and latency for value-added services. In fact, 72% of the more than 111 service providers interviewed […]