White House To Announce IT-Powered Smart Grid

FizzaNawaz writes "On Monday, the Obama administration is preparing announce the next steps that the US will take to build its 21st century electric grid, and IT is expected to play a big part in the plans. The White House is hosting a 90-minute media event called 'Building the 21st Century Electric Grid' and is releasing a new report on what it will take for lawmakers and the private sector to come together to solve this aspect of the energy challenge."

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White House To Announce IT-Powered Smart Grid

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WSJ confirms that Verizon will announce iPhone on Tuesday.

WSJ confirms that Verizon will announce iPhone on Tuesday.

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WSJ confirms that Verizon will announce iPhone on Tuesday.

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Groupon will soon announce that it has bought another company, uBuyiBuy, for an undisclosed amount, the WS...

Groupon will soon announce that it has bought another company, uBuyiBuy, for an undisclosed amount, the WSJ says. This will reportedly help Groupon launch its deals in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

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MAPPS to Announce Winners of 4th Annual Geospatial Excellence Awards on Wednesday, November 17

Reston, VA, November 15, 2010 - MAPPS will announce the winners of the 4th Annual Geospatial Products...

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Microsoft, Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal Announce “Shout” Worldwide Program for Teachers and Students

Microsoft's Partners in Learning announced a strategic partnership, called "Shout," with the Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal at the 6th annual Worldwide Innovative Education Forum (IEF). This worldwide finale is the culmination of a year's worth of country and regional events, during which 125 teacher finalists were selected from more than 200,000 to present their innovative teaching practices at this year's IEF, taking place in Cape Town.