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How big data and the cloud can manage grid batteries

A quiet startup called Greensmith has been building a business out of connecting, controlling and monitoring large batteries installed on the power grid and used for energy storage. Greensmith CEO John Jung explained to me in an interview that his … Continue reading

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How to successfully manage the consumerization of IT

I wrote recently about theĀ apps that feed our mobile addiction. Now, the trouble with an addiction is that it needs constant feeding, and with mobiles, tablets and other devices, it has never been easier to tap and click away to … Continue reading

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Isis selects Gemalto to manage mobile payments for NFC wallet

Isis, the near field communication mobile wallet venture from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, took another step forward with the announcement that it has selected SIM card maker and digital security specialist Gemalto as its trusted service manager (TSM) for the … Continue reading

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Will apps or devices manage cloud complexity in the home?

The enterprise is where the big bucks used to be, but home is where the heart and consumers are. As the web becomes more integrated in people’s lives, the home will become the battleground for a coming generation of startups … Continue reading

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How California ISO uses Google Maps, big data to manage power

Talk about big data: The California Independent System Operator Corporation has installed an 80-foot by 6.5-foot screen in its control room to display real-time power-grid data from thousands of endpoints. Its new system is powered by software from Space-Time Insight, … Continue reading

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