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OIF to Take Center Stage at OFC 2024 with Groundbreaking Multi-Vendor Interoperability Demonstrations and Expert Panels

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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This year’s historic interoperability demonstration, the largest ever, not only underscores the progress of OIF member companies in tackling the industry’s most pressing demands but will also unveil multiple industry-firsts.

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  • This year’s historic interoperability demonstration, the largest ever, not only underscores the progress of OIF member companies in tackling the industry’s most pressing demands but will also unveil multiple industry-firsts.
  • Once again, OIF’s work positions the organization at the forefront of driving the industry forward, offering tangible solutions to the most pressing network challenges.
  • “The interoperable solutions being demonstrated in the OIF booth are critical to addressing the escalating needs of next-generation data center networking, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and disaggregation applications,” said Nathan Tracy, OIF President and TE Connectivity.
  • OIF is advancing its pioneering efforts in interoperability with the expansion of its industry-first demonstration of 224G CEI multi-vendor interoperability, the electrical interface for future optical solutions.

ComEd Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Outage Management in 2023

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Following the honor of being named the nation’s most reliable utility in 2023 , ComEd today announced that it has been recognized by Chartwell , a utility-focused research organization, with three awards for its outstanding outage management in 2023.

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  • Following the honor of being named the nation’s most reliable utility in 2023 , ComEd today announced that it has been recognized by Chartwell , a utility-focused research organization, with three awards for its outstanding outage management in 2023.
  • The Chartwell Outage Best Practices Awards recognize excellence among electric and gas utilities in the areas of Outage Operations and Outage Communications.
  • ComEd also received the Bronze Outage Operations Award for is Area Restoration Management teams, a new approach to managing restoration efforts in hard-hit regions.
  • Earlier this year, ComEd received two awards for exceptional response efforts in 2023 from EEI and also received the 2023 Reliability One® Outstanding System Reliability Award , presented to ComEd by PA Consulting in November of 2023.

Bidgely to Demonstrate Power of AI for Enhanced Grid Management and Elevated Residential Energy Customer Experience at DistribuTECH 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Alongside fellow industry leaders, Bidgely will demonstrate how behind-the-meter intelligence is unlocking new opportunities for utilities.

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  • Alongside fellow industry leaders, Bidgely will demonstrate how behind-the-meter intelligence is unlocking new opportunities for utilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213824890/en/
    Bidgely's behind-the-meter intelligence unlocks new opportunities for DER grid planning as well as customer-centric initiatives, including energy efficiency and EV load shifting.
  • Company leaders will also demonstrate the critical use of AI to enhance grid planning in conjunction with new distributed energy resources (DER), such as the detection and management of EV charging.
  • The session will include insights on the evolution of customer experience and the fundamental role of AI in up-leveling home energy management, TOU rates and EV strategies.

OIF to Showcase Interoperability at OFC 2024 with Nearly 50 Member Companies Collaborating to Address Unprecedented Demand for Next-Generation Network Solutions

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Cisco, EEI, AOI, NEC, MACOM Technology Solutions, Keysight, TE Connectivity, CMIS, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Coherent Corp., CEI, TE, Broadcom Inc., Viavi Solutions

OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, will be a focal point at OFC 2024 , where a record-setting 47 member companies will showcase the groundbreaking interoperable solutions that are addressing the unprecedented demand for next-generation data center networking, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and disaggregation applications.

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  • OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, will be a focal point at OFC 2024 , where a record-setting 47 member companies will showcase the groundbreaking interoperable solutions that are addressing the unprecedented demand for next-generation data center networking, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and disaggregation applications.
  • OIF’s OFC demo this year features nine new participating companies and marks a 38 percent increase in participants compared to the OFC 2023 demo.
  • “OFC 2024 serves as an unparalleled platform for OIF members to spotlight their collaborative efforts in driving the evolution of optical networking solutions,” said Mike Klempa, OIF Physical & Link Layer Interoperability Working Group Chair and Alphawave Semi.
  • For more information about OIF at OFC 2024, please visit: https://www.oiforum.com/meetings-events/oif-ofc-2024/

OIF Launches 1600ZR+ Coherent Optical, Retimed Tx Linear Rx Optical Energy Efficient Interfaces Projects and Common Management Interface Specification White Paper at Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E Meeting

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Semiconductor, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Artificiality, EEI, SMF, WG, Interoperability, Ciena, Cignal, PLL, Working Group, LPO, TE Connectivity, Physical, CMIS, MMF, Pathfinder, ZR, Mobile phone

OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, successfully concluded its Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E meeting in Jacksonville, Florida held January 16-18.

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  • OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, successfully concluded its Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E meeting in Jacksonville, Florida held January 16-18.
  • This meeting resulted in the initiation of two new projects – the Interoperable 1600ZR+ and Retimed Tx Linear Rx Specs Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) projects – the reelection of the Physical and Link Layer (PLL) Working Group (WG) Chair and a white paper focused on advancing plug and play for Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) modules.
  • “These meetings are invaluable platforms for members to share insights, discuss and debate ongoing work and launch new projects.
  • Responding to market demand for higher-performance (ZR+) modes, OIF is working towards integrating these modes into its application scope for 1600 Gb/s interfaces.

AEP Receives Top Customer Service Awards from EEI and Key Business Customers

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) received three Outstanding Customer Engagement awards today from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and national key accounts customers.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) received three Outstanding Customer Engagement awards today from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and national key accounts customers.
  • This is the eighth time that AEP has received EEI's top award for providing multi-site customers with superior service.
  • EEI recognized AEP with a National Key Accounts Award for Outstanding Customer Engagement.
  • Additionally, Darren Kelsey, AEP national account executive, was honored with an individual National Key Accounts Award for Outstanding Customer Engagement.

ComEd Named National Emergency Response Award Recipient for Outstanding Emergency Response Efforts

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Other Energy, Utilities, Environment, Natural Disasters, Energy, PA Consulting Group, Exelon, Weather, Tornado, Electricity, Member, Emergency, EXC, EEI, Climate change, Commonwealth Edison, Edison Electric Institute, Organization, Commonwealth, Renewable energy

I am honored to present ComEd and its storm response team with these well-earned emergency recovery and assistance awards.”

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  • I am honored to present ComEd and its storm response team with these well-earned emergency recovery and assistance awards.”
    ComEd earned EEI’s Emergency Recovery Award due to its recovery efforts in July 2023, when over 124,000 ComEd customers experienced outages following severe thunderstorms, high winds and six tornados landing in northern Illinois.
  • EEI’s Emergency Assistance Award was earned by ComEd due to outstanding efforts helping other utilities restore power following the life-threatening derecho that hit the Midwest in June 2023.
  • Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other national events.
  • These awards are just the latest accolades earned by ComEd, and follow the 2023 Reliability One® Outstanding System Reliability Award , presented to ComEd by PA Consulting in November of 2023.

OIF Experts to Provide Technology Updates on Power Consumption in Next Generation Optical AI Networking, Common Electrical I/O (CEI) Trends at DesignCon 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Electronic Design Automation, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networks, Hardware, WG, Broadcom Inc., PLL, Application, TE, EEI, Viavi Solutions, Working Group, TE Connectivity, CEI, CMIS, Intel, Keysight

OIF experts will provide valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in power consumption in optical AI networking and 224 Gbps Common Electrical I/O (CEI) at DesignCon 2024 , taking place from January 30 to February 1, 2024, in Santa Clara, California.

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  • OIF experts will provide valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in power consumption in optical AI networking and 224 Gbps Common Electrical I/O (CEI) at DesignCon 2024 , taking place from January 30 to February 1, 2024, in Santa Clara, California.
  • DesignCon is the premier event for chip, board and systems design engineers in the high-speed communications and semiconductor industries.
  • This year, OIF will lead two panel discussions:
    Reining in Power Consumption Trends for Next Generation Optical Networking - this panel will focus on strategies to address the ever-increasing power consumption challenges in the next generation of optical networking, featuring experts from leading companies in the field.
  • DesignCon provides a platform for connecting with colleagues, sharing insights and collectively shaping the future of optical networking and CEI.

Tom Kuhn joins Energy Impact Partner as Senior Advisor

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Energy Impact Partners (“EIP”), a global investment firm custom-built to invest in the energy transition, proudly welcomes utility industry veteran Tom Kuhn as a senior advisor.

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  • Energy Impact Partners (“EIP”), a global investment firm custom-built to invest in the energy transition, proudly welcomes utility industry veteran Tom Kuhn as a senior advisor.
  • In his role, Mr. Kuhn will provide senior business and strategic counsel to EIP’s 70+ strategic partners, 100+ portfolio companies and prospects to accelerate the pace of clean-energy innovation.
  • Throughout his notable career, Mr. Kuhn, former long-term President of Edison Electric Institute (“EEI”), played a pivotal role in advancing industry safety, leading clean energy transition efforts and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across the industry.
  • Mr. Kuhn has served on the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council, the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board, the Alliance to Save Energy Board and the United States Energy Association Board.

ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY LEADER TOM KUHN JOINS ANTERIX BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS VICE CHAIRMAN

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) announced today that Thomas R. Kuhn has joined the Anterix Board of Directors as its Vice Chairman after more than thirty years as President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute ("EEI"), the trade association representing U.S. investor-owned electric utilities.

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  • WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) announced today that Thomas R. Kuhn has joined the Anterix Board of Directors as its Vice Chairman after more than thirty years as President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute ("EEI"), the trade association representing U.S. investor-owned electric utilities.
  • "Throughout Tom's tenure at EEI, he has exemplified visionary leadership and has achieved countless public policy and operational milestones for the utility industry," said Anterix Executive Chairman Morgan O'Brien.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Tom to our Board and to have him join the industry-wide movement driving utility private broadband, in support of a secure and resilient clean energy future," added Anterix President & CEO Rob Schwartz.
  • Kuhn previously served on the Secretary of Energy's advisory board and the board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.