FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2010
TIA and IEC Collaborate on Smart Grid Technology at Grid ComForum
Arlington, Va. - The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) are collaborating in the area of smart grid technology with the launch of the inaugural Grid ComForum this February 2-3, 2010 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
The IEC and TIA have worked together to provide quality continuing education and service programs for the international communications industry for nearly 20 years.
"Our organizations have spent many years collaborating to create connectivity and ensure viability in the communications industry. We're pleased to apply our experience to the next-generation power grid and unite disparate parts of the industry at the Grid ComForum event," stated IEC President John R. Janowiak.
"TIA is committed to developing interoperable standards for new technologies and smart applications that connect to the communications network to improve energy efficiency," said TIA President Grant Seiffert. "We look forward to working collaboratively with IEC and the diverse groups who share our vision for delivering a sustainable future."
Grid ComForum is the definitive event for electric power utility managers and executives responsible for the integration of information and communications technology into the electric power grid infrastructure. The conference programming will feature key industry thought-leaders sharing their insight into the business and technology issues facing the electric power industry including technology selection and management, market drivers, operations, and policy concerns.
Other participating associations include Alliance to Save Energy, Automation Federation, Broadband Forum, CABA, GridWise Alliance, Home Gateway Initiative, HomePlug Powerline Alliance, IPSO Alliance, OASIS, SIP Forum, U-SNAP Alliance, Wi-Fi Alliance, and ZigBee Alliance.
All industry professionals are invited to register at Grid ComForum's Registration page.
To view the entire schedule, visit the online program schedule.
For more information, visit GridComForum.com or contact Katie Post at kpost@iec.org or +1-312-559-3658.
About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, tradeshows, business opportunities, market intelligence and world-wide environmental regulatory analysis. With roots dating back to 1924, TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment and entertainment.
TIA co-owns the SUPERCOMM tradeshow and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit tiaonline.org.
TIA's Board of Directors includes senior-level executives from ACS, ADC, ADTRAN, Alcatel-Lucent, ANDA Networks, AttivaCorp, Avaya, Bechtel Communications, Inc., Cisco Systems, Corning Incorporated, Ericsson, Inc., GENBAND, Inc., Graybar, Henkels & McCoy, ILS Technology, Intel Corporation, Intersect, Inc., LGE, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, Openwave, Inc., Panasonic Computer Solutions Co., Powerwave Technologies, Qualcomm, Research In Motion, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation, Tellabs, Tyco Electronics, Ulticom, Inc., and Verari Systems. Advisors to the Board include FAL Associates, Orca Systems and Telcordia Technologies.
About the IEC
A nonprofit organization, the IEC is dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students.
In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free, on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry- university programs that have substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age. More than 70 leading high-technology universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for electrical and computer engineers. Please visit www.iec.org.
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