Author: Connected World

During the past few years, utilities have developed different programs that incentivize customers to participate in energy-management programs, ranging from “light-touch” informational services to more elaborate programs that control equipment inside the house. Parks Associates consumer data of 10,000 households shows 31% of U.S. broadband households report receiving a daily breakdown of the energy use from their energy provider and among these consumers, only 7% review these insights daily. The majority review them only on a monthly basis. These actions convey a general lack of enthusiasm about energy data. In general, the informational approach to date has not provided actionable insights…

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There is no doubt that connected devices and technologies are transforming how humans and machines work together in places like operating rooms, factories, and roadways/intersections. Increasingly, AVs (autonomous vehicles) paired with smarter infrastructure is paving the way for safer roadways, which leads to fewer transportation-related fatalities. According to Allied Market Research, the global autonomous vehicle market will reach $2,161.79 billion by 2030, up from $76.13 billion in 2020 and representing a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 40.1% between 2021 and 2030. Part of this market growth will be thanks to advancements in cellular technologies. Last week, Cisco and Verizon…

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