Press Releases

Smart Grid Implementation Rises 25 Percent in the Past Year, According to Utilities Industry Survey

Jan 24, 2012

Third annual survey uncovers critical need for business intelligence solutions that manage massive amounts of data for business insight.

Smart Grid Revolution Becomes “Disruptive” for Utilities Worldwide According to New Microsoft Survey

March 11, 2010

Big changes in business models, information technology systems and energy sources create new norm for utility production, transmission and distribution.

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Johnson Controls Uses Microsoft Surface to Showcase Solutions for Sustainability

Feb 25, 2010

Massive multitouch, multiuser interactive technology provides improved visibility to improve energy efficiency in buildings.

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Feature Stories

Microsoft Solutions Save Money and the Planet

April 18, 2010

Software solutions help companies reduce energy, travel, carbon emissions and paper.

Windows 7 Manager Discusses Energy-Efficiency Boost

Feb 8, 2010

Stephen Berard, recipient of Microsoft's quarterly Environmental Action Award, helped develop features in Windows 7 to make computer servers more energy efficient

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Case Studies

Edipower

Dec 8, 0201

Energy Producer Fuels Productivity, Mobility with Robust Operating System

Severn Trent Water

Aug 9, 2010

Utility Gains Productivity, Innovation from Content Management, Collaboration Solution

Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE)

July 22, 2010

Mexico’s Electrical Utility Sees Saving Millions of Dollars through Collaborative BI

Eidsiva Energi

July 13, 2010

Utility Upgrades Software to Cut IT Work by 1,000 Hours Annually, Save Energy

Saudi Electricity Company

July 12, 2010

Electric Company Powers IT, Adopts Operations Framework Through Services Engagement

Royal Electric

July 12, 2010

Cloud-Based Solution Helps Cut PC Management Time by 50%

Pipe and Civil

June 19, 2010

Pipe and Civil Selects IPM for Their Expertise in Construction Project Management

Denver Water

June 18, 2010

Water Utility Enhances Service Management with Rich Internet Application Services

Corix

June 17, 2010

Corix Group Selects Lanham AFP for Their Forecasting Expertise

Himmerlands Elforsyning

June 17, 2010

Utilities Provider Boosts IT Efficiency and Management with Application Virtualization

Space Energy

May 26, 2010

Space Energy sees collaboration and productivity soar with Microsoft Cloud Services

Constellation Energy

May 12, 2010

Constellation Energy to Cut Costs by Over $1 Million, Enhance Services, with New Software

TECO Energy

May 12, 2010

Energy Company Improves Process Standardization Using Visio 2010’s New Process Management Features

TerraPower

May 7, 2010

Researchers Rethink Nuclear Power with Support from High-Performance Computing

Águas de Portugal

May 5, 2010

Portuguese Water Utility Streamlines IT, Cuts Costs with Operating System Upgrade

Invensys Operations Management

May 5, 2010

Windows Azure AppFabric Enables Smart Grid Energy Savings for Manufacturers

Energy Northwest

May 3, 2010

Energy Utility Improves Disaster Recovery and Expands Communications Capabilities

Open Access Technology International Inc.

April 22, 2010

Innovative Partner Solution Enables Energy Companies to Harness the Smart Grid

KAHRAMAA

March 3, 2010

Qatar Utility Saves Money and Wins Regional Award with Upgraded Transactional Web Site

E.ON

Jan 28, 2010

Utility Leader Cuts Operations Costs up to 30 Percent with New Operating System

Public Service Enterprise Group

Jan 20, 2010

PSEG Uses Expert Guidance to Ensure Smooth Transition to New Intranet Solution

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Executive Biographies

Jon Arnold

Managing Director, Worldwide Power & Utilities Industry

Larry Cochrane

Technology Strategist/Architect, Worldwide Utilities Industry