Are you new to the field of utility telecommunications? Or possibly have telecommunications experience but are new to the utility environment? This seminar will give you an overview of how electric, gas, and water utilities are using information and telecommunications systems today and a look at the possibilities for the future. Topics will cover a wide range of facilities, media, and applications – including a focus on Smart Grids, and evolving telecom support for the future grid from generation to distribution. Emphasis will be placed on applications unique to the utility industry, digital transmission technology, optical communications, wireless systems and their integration with the Internet.