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CrowdStrike outage impacts DOE, utilities, and regulators. The trouble with the update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and affecting computers running Microsoft Windows was not a security incident or cyberattack, according to CrowdStrike, which said a fix was on the way. http://ow.ly/nCk8105BmhC

Keeping an eye on the global #CrowdStrike outage. So far, we know that U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Public Utility Commission of Texas, City of Corpus Christi, and New York State Electric & Gas have been impacted. Our rolling story for DISTRIBUTECH International/POWERGRID International: https://lnkd.in/e8WrQS7W

Inside a Texas utility’s smart metering journey. El Paso Electric has now installed more than 300,000 Itron smart meters. But their AMI journey began a decade earlier. http://ow.ly/q4rw105BcSi

AI cameras prevented large wildfire, utilities say. Fire crews and helicopters were dispatched minutes after the wildfire was detected, ultimately limiting its impact to just three acres. http://ow.ly/XiiY105BayO

📸 #ThrowbackThursday to the vibrant energy of our new attendee tour at #DISTRIBUTECH24! Check out all these excited faces lining up to dive into the world of innovation and connection! Don’t miss out on the action! Sign up to be the first to know when registration for DISTRIBUTECH 2025 goes live. Click the link to stay ahead of the curve: https://ow.ly/xHQp50SmO9Y Be sure to tag your friends and colleagues who need to join us next year! 💬 #DISTRIBUTECH25 #TBT

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat. In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave. http://ow.ly/7kuW105B4qT

Utility uses AI cameras to spot wildfires. Hawaiian Electric will utilize publicly-accessible cameras at 78 locations and AI software to monitor wildfire threats. http://ow.ly/RsmH105B0N6

We are thrilled to introduce our incredible 2025 Committee Members! A huge thank you to these industry experts for their dedication and hard work in shaping next year's DISTRIBUTECH International conference. Your expertise in Transmission & Distribution is invaluable and we're grateful to have you on board. Learn more about our Committee Members here: https://ow.ly/rxpz50Sl4zL Robel Lulseged, PE - Oncor Electric Delivery Elli Ntakou - Eversource Energy Morteza Talebi, Ph.D. - TRC Companies, Inc.

Startup behind ‘magic ball’ for boosting transmission capacity raises $25 million. Heimdall Power claims its dynamic line rating tech, which has already been deployed by a Minnesota utility, can boost transmission capacity by up to 40%. http://ow.ly/gUCQ105ATv9

🔋 Ready to power up your brand? Exhibiting at #DISTRIBUTECH25 allows you to showcase your products, services, and innovations to industry professionals and boost your brand visibility within the Transmission & Distribution sector. Seize the opportunity to elevate your business! 💡 #ExhibitWithUs #PowerUpYourBrand Book your booth today! https://ow.ly/SpsE50Sl95J