Reflecting on Lessons Learned on Digital Networks from Distributech 2023: Exclusive Conversation with Nick Taluja, EVP of Global Sales and Customer Support at Sequans
During the February Distributech Conference in San Diego, one of hot topics was the development of cellular IoT connectivity for the utility industry. As recent years have ramped up the presence and importance of smart meters, sensors, distributed energy, and other nodes across the grid, the utility industry has had to reflect on what this means for the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) of today and tomorrow. This conference highlighted that fact that if companies aren’t already thinking about these topics, they risk falling behind.
Key vendors and thought leaders could be found on the conference floor highlighting their roadmaps for the future. A critical voice in this conversation is Nick Taluja, EVP of Global Sales and Customer Support at Sequans. Nick was kind enough to spend some time chatting with Energy Central to share what conversations he has been having and how current trends are reflected in Sequans’ plans now and going forward.
Matt Chester: How has the Distributech event been for the team at Sequans?
Nick Taluja: Distributech is an important show for us because all our core customers and potential customers are here. If you look at the entire metering segment, which is one of the strongest and fastest growing segments at Sequans, then Distributech is where I can meet every single one of my customers---along with the utilities companies who are our customers’ customers---all in one place. All of the decision-makers are here, and I get the chance to talk to them about what's new in cellular for the AMI industry.