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UTC Alert - August 5, 2008

News bulletin for and about the members of the Utilities Telecom Council - The Telecommunications and Information Technology Association for Utility, Energy, and Other Critical Infrastructure Companies
  Monthly news bulletin for and about the members of the UTILITIES TELECOM COUNCIL- The Telecommunications and Information Technology Association for Utility, Energy, and Other Critical Infrastructure Companies
August 5, 2008   Volume 6 Issue 8    ©2008 Utilities Telecom Council


Share Your Technology RFP!

UTC's Technical Division is calling on all member (or non-member) energy and water companies to share their RFPs. In particular, we are looking for statements of work, performance objectives and timeline sections of technology/application based RFPs that utilities have issued. The actual organization name will not be included. This is just a way to share best practices for other members looking to issue RFPs to gauge how others have crafted these segments. You can send your RFP parts to marketing@utc.org. A member section of the UTC Web site will be created to store these RFPs and will only be accessible to UTC members.


Renew Your UTC Membership

Primary contacts at all UTC Members should have received an email in July announcing that renew.utc.org is up and running! We want to thank the members that have renewed early. When you renew early, you help UTC to plan for future growth and enhance our ability to bring new products, educational programs and member services to you. For those of you that need an invoice to renew, you can create your own at renew.utc.org or you can contact kristy.weinshel@utc.org. All UTC US memberships expire September 30, 2008. We have a lot planned for the next membership year, including the launch of the Smart Networks Council (www.smartnetworkscouncil.org) to address issues associated with building a Smart Network in the energy and water industry.

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Get "Linked In" To UTC

Are you a member of Linked In? If so, the Utilities Telecom Council now has a group available as MEMBER BENEFIT. You can request to join by clicking on this link: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/120871/63A561496E8D. You must be a current member to be approved for the group. If you have any problems or questions, contact marketing@utc.org.


Join UTC Now

Those of you who are reading this newsletter that are not UTC members in some way (UTC, UPLC, UTC Canada, European UTC) should consider joining now. UTC US is offering 15 months of membership for the price of 12 months. Meaning if you join now, your membership is effective immediately and will expire September 30, 2009. As the voice of critical infrastructure communications, it is important for us to represent as many critical infrastructure organizations and their technology partners as possible. For more information, visit www.utc.org or contact Kristy Weinshel, Director of Membership, at 202.833.6815 or kristy.weinshel@utc.org to find out what UTC membership can do for you.


Industry Partners Should Plan Now to Exhibit or Sponsor a UTC Event

Start planning your involvement in UTC's regional meetings for 2008 and 2009, as well as exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at UTC EXPO 2009. For more information on UTC EXPO 2009, go here. UTC offers opportunities at every price point and can work with you to customize a package that fits your specific needs. Interested? Contact Cheryl Stratos, UTC Sales at cheryl.stratos@utc.org or call 703.212.4960. Don't wait until it's too late, since the exhibit space or sponsorship that you want could get sold.


FCC License Management Overload? Turn to UTC Spectrum Services

Wireless Regulatory Asset Protection or "WRAP" services, launched earlier this year by UTC Spectrum Services, can help you and your organization manage FCC licenses. Our experts provide personalized services that are like having an FCC expert right in your office. We understand the FCC rules and because it's our job every day, can ensure you do not miss any important updates or filing dates. With time and staffing stretched at every organization, UTC's WRAP services offers and affordable and reliable alternative to managing your own FCC licenses. Contact us today at spectrumservices@utc.org for more information.


UTC Research Update

UTC Research has something old and something new this summer. In response to the fast approaching LMR narrow-banding compliance deadlines, UTC is publishing a comprehensive report covering compliance regulation which will also walk utilities through a complete spectrum and vendor selection process. UTC has once again teamed with KEMA, Inc., to publish Smart Grids, A Strategic Technology Roadmap; a report intended to offer practical guidance to help utilities plot a course through the complex business and technology issues involved in next-generation infrastructure investments. To pre-order these reports contact Aldo Morri, Director of Research, at 202.833.6828 oraldo.morri@utc.org.

In September, be sure to look for special pricing on recently released UTC reports in our Hot Summer Sale.

To view the complete library of recent UTC Research, including Executive Summaries and Tables of Content, please click here. Contact UTC Research at research@utc.org with any questions.


Calling All Canadians! Join Us at the 2008 Canadian Utility Telecom Conference

The 2008 Canadian Utility Telecom Conference is planned for the Fairmont Hotel, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and takes place September 8 - 11, 2008. Nitin Kawale, President, Cisco Canada has just been announced as this year's keynote speaker! He joins an expert list of speakers which will be presenting on a wide variety of internal telecom issues relevant in the Canadian market. Please don't delay in registering, early registration ends August 13, 2008. You can find out more information and register at www.utccanadaconference.com. UTC Canada members receive a sharp discount to attend. If you aren't already a member, now is the time to consider it. Contact Kristy Weinshel at 1.202.833.6815 for more information.


BPL Standard Threat Conference Call

Even if you have no immediate plans to deploy BPL on your distribution grid, IEEE could be about to implement BPL standards that could effectively prevent you from deploying it on your distribution grid in the future for broadband access or Advanced Metering / Smart Grid applications. On Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 2:00pm Eastern US Time, the United Power Line Council (UPLC) and the Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) will jointly sponsor a conference call briefing on the state of broadband over power line (BPL) standards development with specific attention paid to how certain IEEE standards, slated for approval next month, could adversely impact your ability to use BPL for broadband access or Advanced Metering / Smart Grid applications.

All members of UPLC and UTC are strongly encouraged to assign someone to attend this critically important conference call. Please RSVP to Kristy Weinshel, UTC/UPLC Membership Director, or Nicole Koglin, UTC/UPLC Membership Assistant, for the call-in information. This call is only open to UTC and UPLC members. For more information, click here.


Take Advantage of the Opportunities Offered by the UtiliSite Council

UtiliSite, a "one-stop shop" for utility collocation opportunities, is an organization of utilities that offers a wide variety of support services for commercial wireless carriers, including antenna sitings, traffic backhaul and construction. We are a reliable source for information on the best way to work with carriers, template contracts and marketing of collocation opportunities. Your real estate is appealing to wireless carriers, and the Council can get your real-estate and collocation staff up to speed much quicker than it would take to grow your business alone. To take advantage of these opportunities, Principal Membership for utilities is only $5,000 and lasts through December 31, 2008. Visit us online at www.utilisite.org to find out more about the Council, to view the membership value proposition, or for instructions on how to enroll. For more information, contact, Kristy Weinshel, Director of Membership, at 202.833.6815 or kristy.weinshel@utc.org.


2008 Joint Use and Pole Attachment Conference

This year the annual Joint Use & Pole Attachment Conference will be held at the Phoenix - Scottsdale Embassy Suites Hotel, in Phoenix, Arizona. Join us as we examine the significant changes in terms of the business, the technology and regulations that apply. You will have the chance to learn from experts and network with your peers to discover opportunities and overcome challenges that lie ahead. Click here for more information.


Upcoming Regional Meetings

Several UTC regions have educational events planned for this fall. Regional meetings provide a great way for you to learn and network with other utilities in your same geographic area that are often facing the same issues as your utility. UTC understands that it might be difficult to justify travel with the sluggish economy; however, these regional events provide a great way for you to gain education that benefits your company without undergoing the high cost of traveling to a far away location. Many of these meetings also include exhibits and sponsorships from leading vendor partners, making this a great place to see some of the new products and services these companies are offering during networking breaks. Register today to ensure your spot at your regional conference is reserved. Email meetings@utc.org if you need more information.


Make Sure Your Contact Details in the Membership Directory Are Up-To-Date

One of the benefits of UTC Membership is access to the UTC Membership Directory. To update your entry, email your contact coordinates to marketing@utc.org.


Get Involved with UTC in the New Membership Year!

There are plenty of ways to get involved with UTC! UTC's Divisions and Committees provide a forum in which our members can network with their peers on specific issues that interest them. In 2008, the Divisions and Committees have a wide variety of issues they are working on and are looking for volunteers for as little or as much time as you have available to help. If you are interested in volunteering for a Division or Committee or finding out more about their initiatives, please contact Karnel Thomas, Vice President- Member Services, at 202.833.6816 or karnel.thomas@utc.org.


Upcoming Events

September 2008
8-11 2008 Canadian Utility Telecom Conference
The Fairmont Hotel
Winnipeg, MB
10-12 Broadband Power Line 2008
Houston Marriott West Loop by the Galleria
Houston, TX
11-12 2008 Region 9 Technical Conference
Best Western Agate Beach
Newport, Oregon
18-19 2008 UTC Region 2 Meeting
Sheraton Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
25-26 2008 UTC Region 1 Meeting
Crowne Plaza Nashua
Nashua, NH
October 2008
1-2 Region 3 Fall 2008 Meeting
Fredericksburg Hospitality House & Conference Center
Fredericksburg, VA
2 2008 UTC Region 8 Fall Technical Meeting
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Salt Lake City, UT
16-17 2008 UTC Region 4 Meeting
Sheraton Lansing
Lansing, MI
27-28 2008 Joint Use Conference
Embassy Suites Hotel, Phoenix-Scottsdale
Phoenix, AZ
 
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