Smart grids help distribute energy in a sustainable way. As our energy demand far outstrips supply, these grids are poised to become hugely important to both cost and energy savings over the coming years. But like any advanced technology, smart grids are subject to cyber threats and the power utilities sector is now seeking to moderate unauthorized access…

  Nowadays, if you’re not sporting a FitBit, FuelBand or Gear Fit then you are out of the loop. It seems like everyone is clipping or zipping on a mobile fitness accessory to monitor vitals and track daily activities. The idea here is that every step you take is visible and available for scrutiny by…

As we already discussed in a previous blog post, hybrid electric vehicles are offering the best of both worlds to consumers. Hybrid cars and trucks have an internal combustion engine and battery, for the environment- and wallet-saving benefits of an EV with the flexibility of a conventional vehicle. They’re attractive option because their designs don’t…

Back in June, TechNavio delved pretty deep into the world of Hybrid Cloud during our coverage of the IEEE International Conference, looking at everything from market growth to how hybrid cloud services will impact providers and IT departments. On August 27th, TechNavio is publishing a report on the Global Private Cloud Services Market (available right…

Five years ago, most of us were probably setting our DVRs for the latest episode of Lost, House or NCIS. Or, Heaven forbid you didn’t have a DVR, you had to make sure that you were home during Thursday night prime-time. Well, it is now 2014 and those days are (thankfully) over, thanks to a…

Infrastructure development in India is booming, with highways, rail projects and alternative energy initiatives—all aimed at modernizing the country’s infrastructure— forging ahead at an impressive rate. Investment in infrastructure projects accounted for US$436 billion in the 11th five-year plan (2007-2012). According to the 12th five-year plan (2012-2017), the Planning Commission has estimated a total investment…