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In a podcast, National Grid updates us on the results of the early field trial of Itron’s smart grid solution using Cisco’s multi-application communications network. The field trial successfully demonstrated remote and secure technology upgradability over the air, and network load balancing and monitoring.  The smart grid communications network received high marks for end-to-end system reliability and resiliency, as the network effectively recovered and rebalanced itself after simulated failures and outages. These capabilities were effectively utilized and further evaluated in supporting National Grid’s efforts to restore power in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

With its recent "Tomorrow Starts Here" campaign, Cisco is embracing the concept of the Internet of Things, the growing population of data-sensing, Internet-connectable objects that range from iPhones to smart meters.

Ron Beck, Network Engineer at Central Lincoln People's Utility District, talks about the great benefits of Cisco IPICS for incident response and workforce enablement. He shares how it supports workforce collaboration for utilities field personnel, integrating disparate communications such as radios, cellphones, and public safety systems.

Cisco wins the Innovation award for its Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers.

Green Tech Media Research announced the Networked Grid Top 10 Vendors in Smart Grid. The list represented GTM Research’s selection of smart grid all-star performers for 2013. The solutions and products offered by the selected companies have all had proven market success, multiple deployments, and clear business cases.

With over 12,000 votes cast in the final round, Cisco was selected by Smart Grid News readers as having  the potential to be a 2013 smart grid superstar.