Global Advisory - Black & Veatch

A new study by our team, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, sheds light on the benefits of preparing the #PowerGrid for the rise of #ElectricTrucks and buses, highlighting why proactive grid upgrades can be a win-win for utilities, regulators, and ratepayers. ? Failing to build for future #EV loads could be more costly than overestimating them. ?? ? It's time to invest in proactive grid upgrades for a more reliable, affordable #EnergyFuture: https://ms.spr.ly/6043WwJR3

In honor of November being recognized as ‘#CriticalInfrastructure Security and Resilience Month’ in the U.S., Industrial Cyber consulted OT sector executives to identify key #Security and resilience challenges this year. See what these experts had to say about ongoing efforts needed to protect the backbone of modern society, including our own Martine Chlela, PhD. ??

We are so excited to welcome Jeremy Shook, PE, PMP as our keynote speaker for our 2024 Fall Tech Forum! Register Today! https://lnkd.in/eNWWRgrD Jeremy Shook is a Principal Consultant in the Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency business unit at Black & Veatch. In this role, he helps clients develop strategies in the areas of decarbonization and distributed energy. Jeremy began his career in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear submarine officer. He then entered industry and worked at GE Energy, AREVA, Fluor, Parsons, and Burns & McDonnell. During this time, he worked on the design and construction of both electric utility generating stations and on-site steam, hot water, chilled water, and cogeneration facilities. He then worked at the Electric Power Research Institute where he led research on the use of nuclear energy in data center, industrial, district energy, and water and wastewater markets prior to joining Black & Veatch. Jeremy has wide ranging expertise across the entire power and energy facility lifecycle. He is skilled in management consulting, research & development, project development, project management, engineering management, design engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations and maintenance. He has experience in nuclear, solar, wind, gas, oil, and coal energy production systems, as well as battery and thermal energy storage systems. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and is a certified Project Management Professional. Join us for the?7x24 NE Tech Forum: The Future of Power?on Thursday, November 13th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Embassy Suites in Waltham. This event will feature an insightful panel discussion focused on the evolving landscape of power solutions for data centers. Industry experts will explore key topics such as the drivers behind powering data centers, options for on-site power generation, and the integration of nuclear and renewable energy sources within these critical facilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with panelists, ask questions, and network with fellow professionals, all while enjoying dinner and drinks. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights into the future of power in the data center industry! #7x24NewEngland #FallTech #7x24 #DataCenters #NewEngland #MissionCritical

This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth our team is headed to the premier #PowerGrid security conference, GridSecCon 2024! We are looking forward to connecting with other industry experts on #CriticalInfrastructure vulnerabilities, #SecurityThreats and lessons learned from senior industry and government leaders. See you in Minneapolis, Minnesota! ??

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas honored our team with the Bob Smart Legacy Award at the 2024 Power of Work Awards. ?? The Bob Smart Legacy Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to #Diversity in workplace opportunities, aligning with Goodwill’s mission of employing people with disadvantages and different abilities. The award highlights our dedication to: ? #Workforce development ? Community recycling ?? Events and panels ?? Mobile donations collection vehicle Learn more about our work together: https://ms.spr.ly/6049mL65S

The route to cyber resilience is fraught with legacy systems, proprietary protocols, pervasive remote access, emerging technologies, #Ransomware threats, cyber sabotage and brittle supply chains. By focusing on human elements and #CyberRisk reduction, #Manufacturers can efficiently allocate resources and capital to what matters most – safety and operational resilience. During his talk at #ManuSec, our principal consultant Shane Williams will share some practical advice on: ? Employee training and awareness ? Access control and privilege management ? Resilience through redundancy ? Investment in emerging technologies ? And more! QG Media, an ISMG Company

Securing your cloud has never been more critical. ? Join our vice president of global industrial #Cybersecurity Ian Bramson at #CS4CA as he discusses how a proactive approach to utilizing self-learning #AI will be shared to autonomously prevent, detect, and respond to #CyberThreats in your unique cloud environment. QG Media, an ISMG Company

Calling our #Cybersecurity community. ?? We are headed to HOU.SEC.CON. to discus and explore the ever evolving cyber landscape. ? Be sure to connect with our #IndustrialCybersecurity team at booth 315! Learn more about our #Cyber solutions: https://lnkd.in/edxnPACR

“Taking a risk-based approach to cyber is an effective part of optimizing the security posture and knowing how to effectively invest.” -Ian Bramson, vice president for global industrial #Cybersecurity Industrial Cyber recently invited a group of experts to discuss risk registers and tabletop exercises in OT cybersecurity. Check it out. ?

Our expert, Jeremy Shook, PE, PMP, will be presenting at 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter's Power Up! The Future of Data Centers on Friday, August 2nd in Charleston, South Carolina. We look forward to connecting with you on all things #DataCenters!