A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for energy-efficient port operations, with a focus on natural gas drayage trucks and shore electricity power, including forecasts that extend through 2024. The transfer of goods is an essential part of the global economy, and ports are a primary mechanism for moving cargo from ships… Keep reading →
Only a few weeks into the New Year and the regulatory landscape is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace. From the IRS extending select Affordable Care Act reporting deadlines to a delay of the debated Cadillac Tax, 2016 is gearing up to be another active year for government regulations impacting business. Paychex, Inc., a… Keep reading →
The following statement is attributed to Douglas Johnson, vice president, technology policy, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM – formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® – and member of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Registration Task Force regarding completion of the Task Force’s report with recommendations concerning drone registration: “We thank the FAA for creating a… Keep reading →
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has selected Siemens to be its long-term partner to address water and energy infrastructure needs and improve energy efficiency at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). Siemens was notified September 30, 2015 that it had been awarded the $24M Energy Savings Performance Contract… Keep reading →
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the behavioral and analytical demand-side management (DSM) market, including the residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, with global market forecasts, through 2024. The availability of energy usage data and the creation of software platforms with data analytics have recently given way to new forms of DSM. Behavioral… Keep reading →
Dedrone announced today that the world’s leading professional system to battle the threat of unmanned domestic drones is getting an upgrade. The DroneTracker detects unmanned aircraft and guards against spying, smuggling, potential terrorist attacks and invasions of personal privacy. The latest version of DroneTracker incorporates new hardware and more than 400 software improvements, including an… Keep reading →
A new report from Navigant Research explores the residential energy application (app) market, including its drivers, inhibitors, and regional trends, focusing on the consumer, prosumer, and utility segments. Residential customers are beginning to turn to energy-focused apps offered by utilities and vendors of energy-related hardware and services to increase energy efficiency in their homes and… Keep reading →
The Arizona Technology Council and its Public Policy Committee today announced the publication of its “2016 Public Policy Guide.” The positions and principles featured in the document aid elected officials at all levels of government in crafting policies that support growth in Arizona’s new and existing technology companies. To view and download the complete document… Keep reading →
A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for solar photovoltaics (PV) plus energy storage nanogrids, including an analysis of market issues, with forecasts for capacity and revenue, through 2024. During the last year, partnerships between solar PV companies and energy storage system (ESS) providers have increased rapidly, with their synergies giving way… Keep reading →
Showing the positive impact of the Indian information technology industry in the U.S., the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today released a report titled, “Contributions of India’s Tech Industry to the U.S. Economy” on the sidelines of U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. According to the report, India-based IT companies providing services to… Keep reading →