Uncovering the Digital Divide: Key Chalenges & Strategic Insights from Uitlity Leaders on Digital Infrastructure Deployment

Learn how utilities are tackling the challenge of field asset connectivity—crucial for clean energy integration and grid modernization—by leveraging digital tools to streamline deployment and boost resilience.

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  • Instructor
    Emily Obenauer
  • Level
    All
  • Video time
    34 min
  • Recording Date
    November 24

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As utilities advance in their clean energy efforts, the push for reliable and robust field asset connectivity is becoming a linchpin for modernizing the grid and unlocking the potential of future energy initiatives. These connectivity projects are essential for integrating renewable energy, automating power systems, and enhancing the reliability and resilience of the power grid. But as vital as they are, they come with significant challenges.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the findings from a recent survey from Utility Dive and Sitetracker with 150 utility executives across the U.S. and Canada, which highlights the growing importance of field connectivity infrastructure. According to the research, enhancing field asset connectivity ranks as one of the highest priorities for utilities—second only to transmission and distribution upgrades.
In this webinar, we’ll explore the findings from this study and discuss:
  • The biggest challenges utilities face, incålude staffing shortages, technical expertise gaps, and managing contractors.
  • How digital transformation can be the strategic lever utilities need to overcome these challenges and accelerate connectivity deployment.
  • Discover key insights from utility leaders on how digital transformation like centralized project management software, mobile tools, and streamlined workflows is optimizing business processes and paving the way for more efficient, secure, and resilient operations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how digital transformation can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions.
Target Audience
  • Utility executives and grid modernization leaders
  • Operations and field asset managers
  • IT and project management professionals in energy sectors
  • Clean energy and infrastructure planners
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  • Key findings from a recent Utility Dive and Sitetracker survey of 150 utility executives

  • Top field connectivity challenges, including staffing and contractor coordination
  • How digital transformation tools can accelerate connectivity infrastructure deployment

  • Real-world examples of centralized software and mobile tools enhancing field operations

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Andre Ristaino
Tobias Whitnes

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