Australia's smart grid exploration set to continue

Australia and smart grid development
According to the news source, the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative is focused on introducing smart grid technologies into various market segments and identifying how they impact the area. For the most part, the data gathered will focus on building a business case for further smart grid innovation, using the core data gathered to guide projects based on what has and has not been successful in this pilot program. With the project nearing its conclusion, analysis is set for delivery some time in early 2014.

Moving forward, however, it looks like both of the political parties vying for position in the upcoming election will support continued emphasis on the smart grid, the report said. With a major federal budget on the horizon, one of the issues that seems to be clearly agreed upon by both groups is that there needs to be continued support for smart grid projects throughout the country, especially when those initiatives focus on using energy more efficiently.

Developing smart grids effectively
Smart grid projects are often incredibly expensive because of costs associated with deploying network infrastructure, specialized utility devices and other technological solutions. Adding to this complexity is the need to make all of these disparate systems work well with one another. Terminal servers can ease this aspect of smart grid deployment, allowing utility providers to maximize the investments made by government bodies and other groups. Deploying terminal servers streamlines many aspects of smart grid deployment, putting organizations in a position where they can begin reaping the benefits of smart grid technologies as quickly as possible.

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