Amplify Video Surveillance with Integrated Audio for the Utilities Industry
The utilities industry has seen a recent increase in the theft of copper wire. The stolen or damaged wires cause strain on telecommunications infrastructure by disabling various services to landlines, internet, businesses, and emergency
Event: Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities Conference
Presented by Convergint Join Convergint and The Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU) at the upcoming 2022 CAMU Conference located at the Viewline Resort Snowmass in Colorado on July 6th – 7th, 2022.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Drone Threats with Actionable Intelligence
Drones pose a significant threat to electrical utility infrastructure by enabling nefarious actors to damage critical equipment and disrupt the power grid. Convergint provides drone detection solutions for the utility industry that detect, classify,
Convergint Investment in Utilities Vertical Creates Growth and Career Opportunities Across the U.S.
Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced its plans to expand recruiting efforts across the utilities vertical to help meet the increase in customer demand and continue to provide best-in-class service
Automating Incident Management in the Utilities Industry with Advanced Business Intelligence
Utility providers often struggle with automating operational tasks due to outdated systems. They are desensitized to excessive false alarms, so true mission-critical events sometimes are disregarded as non-critical. Now, with the expansion and adoption
How Sophisticated Cyberattacks are Threatening the U.S. Power Grid
Sophisticated hackers could breach the U.S. power grid to steal intellectual property. Threats to the electrical utility industry are on the rise, including the ongoing and major threat of sophisticated hackers. These malign
Condition Monitoring with Thermal Cameras Streamlines Equipment Diagnostics and Maximizes Uptime
The electric utility industry relies on mission-critical equipment and facilities to ensure successful operations. Any equipment failure can result in a sizeable challenge. For example, a loose or hot electrical connection can lead to
Attempted Attack on U.S. Electric Grid Amplifies the Need for Drone Detection Solutions
A drone breached energy infrastructure with the potential to cause broad power outages. In July 2020, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), or drone, crashed near a Pennsylvania power substation. Officials concluded that its likely
Drone & Radar Detection: Strategic Physical Security Innovations in the Utilities Sector
Threats to the electrical utility industry are on the rise. From cybersecurity attacks to physical security threats, electrical utilities need to pursue innovative approaches to predicting, detecting, identifying, and responding to vulnerabilities. This level
Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Perimeter Security
Operating in the utilities industry can be arduous, from ensuring security operations are meeting industry regulations to finding ways to automate operational tasks and better respond to security incidents to increase operational efficiencies. The