# Ubicquia Ubicquia® turns the streetlights, transformers, and substations you already own into AI-powered intelligent infrastructure. 4.3B daily data points analyzed by UbiVu®. ## Verticals - [Cities](https://www.ubicquia.com/cities): Gain unparalleled visibility into streetlight, traffic, energy, and safety systems with Ubicquia®'s AI-powered platform—real-time monitoring, analytics, and control for every block. - [Utilities](https://www.ubicquia.com/utilities): Resolve issues faster, safer, and at a lower cost with Ubicquia®—AI-powered grid monitoring, power quality, and substation security from substation to meter. - [Public Safety](https://www.ubicquia.com/public-safety): Transform streetlights into powerful camera deployment sites with Ubicquia®—fast, cost-effective public safety cameras on existing infrastructure. No new poles or NEMA enclosures. - [Enterprises](https://www.ubicquia.com/enterprises): Prevent disruptions, losses, and damages with Ubicquia®'s AI-powered power quality monitoring—proactive, data-driven visibility for manufacturers, data centers, and EV charging. ## Solutions - [Grid Monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/grid-monitoring): Gain grid-edge visibility through an integrated monitoring solution that combines transformer intelligence, AI-powered analytics, and operational insights to improve reliability and reduce outages. - [Intelligent Streetlight](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/intelligent-streetlight): Modernize streetlight operations with a complete intelligent lighting solution that combines remote control, AI-powered insights, and real-time monitoring on the infrastructure you already own. - [Power Quality Monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/power-quality-monitoring): Identify and resolve power quality issues with a monitoring solution that helps utilities locate disturbances, reduce downtime, and improve reliability. - [Safety and Security](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/safety-security): Deploy a complete public safety solution that supports cameras, license plate recognition, and situational awareness using existing streetlight infrastructure. - [Street Audit](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/street-audit): Create a photo-verified, GIS-ready inventory of poles, fixtures, and attachments to improve asset management, capital planning, and billing accuracy. - [Substation Monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/substation-monitoring): Improve substation situational awareness with a complete monitoring solution that combines site security, equipment visibility, LTE connectivity, and optional 24/7 monitoring. - [Traffic and Curb Management](https://www.ubicquia.com/solutions/traffic-curb-management): Capture continuous traffic, pedestrian, and curbside intelligence with an AI-powered mobility solution deployed on existing streetlight infrastructure. ## Case Studies - [University of Montana Activates Smart Lights for Efficiency](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies/university-of-montana-activates-smart-lights-for-efficiency): Discover how the University of Montana shifted from reactive repairs to proactive lighting management, improving efficiency, safety, and the student experience. - [Solving a Medical Facility’s Power Quality Mystery](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies/solving-a-medical-facilitys-power-quality-mystery): When power quality issues threatened MRIs and CT scanners, real-time transformer monitoring helped a Texas utility pinpoint the true source inside the facility. - [Improving Power Quality with Real-Time Monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies/improving-power-quality-with-real-time-monitoring): Real-time transformer monitoring helped OUC diagnose current spikes and voltage disturbances at a manufacturing facility and improve load management on-site. - [How One Utility Turned a Power Crisis into a Partnership Win](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies/how-one-utility-turned-a-power-crisis-into-a-partnership-win): When streetlights caught fire at a major venue, real-time monitoring cleared the utility in 45 minutes and turned a potential dispute into a partnership win. - [Averting Catastrophic Losses at a High-Volume Manufacturing Facility](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies/averting-catastrophic-losses-at-a-high-volume-manufacturing-facility): Learn how a utility used UbiGrid DTM+ diagnostics to cut root cause analysis from weeks to hours and avert catastrophic losses at a high-volume solar factory. - [Keeping Harvest Season Safe with Real-Time Monitoring.](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies/keeping-harvest-season-safe-with-real-time-monitoring): Cotton gin season strains transformers near combustible lint. See how South Plains Electric Cooperative used real-time monitoring to keep crews and harvest safe. ## Insights - [Ubicquia Utility ROI Analysis Report](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/utility-roi-analysis-report): This Utility ROI Analysis report uses the ICE 2.0 (May 2025) methodology with a 2025 USD cost basis. - [Power Quality Monitoring Solution Sheet](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/power-quality-monitoring-solution-sheet): Ubicquia's Power Quality as a Service combines 24/7 monitoring, AI analytics, and transformer sensor technology to help utilities and businesses prevent costly outages and reduce operational expenses. - [Lighting Control Cost Analysis](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/lighting-control-cost-analysis): See how Ubicquia's UbiCell smart lighting controls deliver 20–40% additional savings over standard LED deployments, with payback in under 2.5 years and meaningful reductions in energy use and emissions. - [Lighting Control RFP Guidelines](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/lighting-control-rfp-guidelines): Ubicquia's RFP specification guide helps municipalities select smart lighting controllers that meet the highest standards for performance, security, and scale. - [The Ubicquia Security Program](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/the-ubicquia-security-program): Learn how Ubicquia's ISO 27001-certified security program protects smart city infrastructure with end-to-end encryption, rigorous compliance standards, and continuous vulnerability management. - [Attachment Agreements](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/attachment-agreements): Turn your streetlight network into a revenue-generating smart city asset with Ubicquia's attachment agreement solutions. - [Substation Monitoring Solution Sheet](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/substation-monitoring-solution-sheet): Ubicquia's Substation Monitoring Solution delivers 24/7 arc detection, thermal monitoring, and security alerts using your existing lighting infrastructure. - [How Real-Time Monitoring Helps Utilities Improve Reliability, Reduce Risk, and Protect Communities](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/how-real-time-monitoring-helps-utilities-improve-reliability-reduce-risk-and-protect-communities): Ubicquia's real-time grid monitoring helps utilities prevent outages, reduce fire risk, and optimize O&M — turning billions of data points into actionable insights for safer, more reliable power. - [Utility Focused Power Monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/utility-focused-power-monitoring): Ubicquia's Smart Grid Power Monitoring delivers real-time analytics to prevent outages, reduce truck rolls, and boost reliability for utilities and commercial customers. - [UbiVu](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/ubivu-product-sheet): UbiVu® processes 4.3B+ daily edge data points into actionable insights for cities, utilities, and businesses. Remote diagnostics, smart alerts, and ISO 27001 security. - [UbiGrid DTM+](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/ubigrid-dtm-plus-product-sheet): UbiGrid™ DTM+ delivers real-time visibility into transformer health, load conditions, and power quality — with predictive alerts up to 27 days before failure. - [UbiHub™ AI+ Streetlight Edge Computing](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/ubihub-ai-plus-product-sheet): UbiHub™ AI+ mounts cameras and sensors on existing streetlights in 15 seconds — NVIDIA-accelerated AI, PoE++ power, and LTE backhaul. No new poles or trenching required. - [UbiCell Intelligent Lighting Control](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights/ubicell-product-sheet): UbiCell® delivers real-time visibility, remote diagnostics, and precise dimming across every streetlight in your network — cutting energy costs and truck rolls. ## Glossary - [Arc detection](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#arc-detection): Sensors and software that identify the optical, acoustic, or electrical signature of electrical arcing inside switchgear or transformers. Provides early warning before arc faults escalate into equipment damage or fires. - [Distribution transformer monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#distribution-transformer-monitoring): Continuous, sensor-based measurement of voltage, current, temperature, and load on individual distribution transformers. Reveals overload, imbalance, and degradation conditions before they cause outages or asset failures. - [Grid edge](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#grid-edge): The far end of a utility's distribution network — the transformers, secondary lines, and meters that connect to customer premises. Real-time visibility at the grid edge is what separates predictive maintenance from reactive truck rolls. - [LED conversion](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#led-conversion): The replacement of legacy high-pressure sodium or mercury-vapor streetlights with LED fixtures. Reduces energy consumption significantly but creates new operational blind spots — LEDs report less about their own health unless paired with a smart-controller layer. - [Power quality](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#power-quality): A measure of how closely the electrical supply matches the ideal — stable voltage, clean waveform, balanced phases. Poor power quality causes equipment damage, production downtime, and elevated energy bills for both utilities and their end customers. - [SAIDI](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#saidi): System Average Interruption Duration Index — the average total time, in minutes per year, that customers in a utility's service territory go without power. Lower SAIDI indicates a more reliable distribution grid. - [SAIFI](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#saifi): System Average Interruption Frequency Index — the average number of times a utility customer experiences a power outage in a year. Used alongside SAIDI to score grid reliability and inform regulatory performance reporting. - [Situational awareness](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#situational-awareness): The continuous, real-time understanding of what is happening across an area or asset, combining video, sensor data, and analytics into a single view operators can act on. Foundational to modern public-safety and substation-protection deployments. - [Smart streetlight](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#smart-streetlight): A streetlight enhanced with a sensor-equipped controller that reports its status, accepts remote dimming and switching commands, and acts as a pole-mounted platform for additional municipal sensors. The foundation for most smart-city deployments. - [Substation monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#substation-monitoring): Real-time observation of substation equipment for thermal events, arcing, intrusion, and operational anomalies. Combines physical-security awareness with electrical telemetry to protect crews and infrastructure. - [Thermal monitoring](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#thermal-monitoring): Continuous measurement of equipment temperature — typically via thermal imaging, infrared sensors, or thermocouples — to detect hot spots, overload, and insulation degradation in transformers, switchgear, and connections. - [Truck roll](https://www.ubicquia.com/glossary#truck-roll): A field-service trip dispatched to diagnose or repair an asset. Each truck roll represents real cost in fuel, labor, and time; smart-infrastructure platforms are evaluated partly by how many truck rolls they eliminate. ## Sources - [1. Philadelphia achieved a 21% reduction in nighttime outdoor gun crimes…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#philadelphia-achieved-a-21-reduction-in-nighttime-outdoor): Philadelphia achieved a 21% reduction in nighttime outdoor gun crimes where new lights were installed. - [2. More pedestrian fatalities occurred in the dark (77%) than in…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#more-pedestrian-fatalities-occurred-in-the-dark-77-than): More pedestrian fatalities occurred in the dark (77%) than in daylight (19%), dusk (2%), and dawn (2%) in 2023. - [3. Street lighting can save more than 50% of energy if LED lamps are…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#street-lighting-can-save-more-than-50-of-energy-if-led): Street lighting can save more than 50% of energy if LED lamps are installed [46]. Also, if Smart Energy Management Systems (SEMS) are incorporated [47], the energy savings can further increase to more than 33%, according to existing studies [48]. - [4. MLGW cut truck rolls in half.](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#mlgw-cut-truck-rolls-in-half): MLGW cut truck rolls in half. - [5. 90% of outages occur in the distribution system.](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#90-of-outages-occur-in-the-distribution-system): 90% of outages occur in the distribution system. - [6. 70% of transformers are more than 25 years old.](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#70-of-transformers-are-more-than-25-years-old): 70% of transformers are more than 25 years old. - [7. A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimated the total…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#a-study-by-lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratory-estimated): A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimated the total cost of power interruptions in the US (not including power quality events) at 80$ billion annually. - [8. The DOE estimates vegetation-related impacts are the most common…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#the-doe-estimates-vegetation-related-impacts-are-the-most): The DOE estimates vegetation-related impacts are the most common cause of outages, accounting for more than 20% of incidents. - [9. Utilities spend an estimated $6-8 billion annually on vegetation…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#utilities-spend-an-estimated-6-8-billion-annually-on): Utilities spend an estimated $6-8 billion annually on vegetation management - [10. NREL reports that 55% of in-service distribtion transformers are more…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#nrel-reports-that-55-of-in-service-distribtion): NREL reports that 55% of in-service distribtion transformers are more than 33 years old and approaching end-of-life - [11. There are currently 60-80 million distribution transformers in…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#there-are-currently-60-80-million-distribution-transformers): There are currently 60-80 million distribution transformers in service in the US - [12. NREL estimates that the capacity requirements for distribution…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#nrel-estimates-that-the-capacity-requirements-for): NREL estimates that the capacity requirements for distribution transformers in 2050 would increase by up to 160%-260% - [13. Wood MacKenzie estimates that costs for distribution transformers has…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#wood-mackenzie-estimates-that-costs-for-distribution): Wood MacKenzie estimates that costs for distribution transformers has increased by 78-95%. - [14. Most current (2022) EIA data shows the average U.S. electricity…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#most-current-2022-eia-data-shows-the-average-us): Most current (2022) EIA data shows the average U.S. electricity customer experienced about 5.5 hours of interruptions. - [15. Utilities are investing over #30 billion a year in resilience and…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#utilities-are-investing-over-30-billion-a-year-in): Utilities are investing over #30 billion a year in resilience and hardening dedicated to physical and cybersecurity defenses at the grid edge. - [16. Utilities plan to invest more than $1.1 trillion between 2025-2029 to…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#utilities-plan-to-invest-more-than-11-trillion-between): Utilities plan to invest more than $1.1 trillion between 2025-2029 to support electrification, resilient grid growth, and smart infrastructure. - [17. Distribution infrastructure is the largest category of investment for…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#distribution-infrastructure-is-the-largest-category-of): Distribution infrastructure is the largest category of investment for investor owned utilities with a projected spend of $207.8 billion in 2025. (story from Power publication based on EEI data) - [18. Physical attacks, including gunfire, sabotage and vandalism increased…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#physical-attacks-including-gunfire-sabotage-and-vandalism): Physical attacks, including gunfire, sabotage and vandalism increased 71% in 2024 - [19. Eversource reported 2,984 animal related outages in Connecticut alone.](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#eversource-reported-2984-animal-related-outages-in): Eversource reported 2,984 animal related outages in Connecticut alone. - [20. Animal-caused faults in substations cost $80-188 billion annually](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#animal-caused-faults-in-substations-cost-80-188-billion): Animal-caused faults in substations cost $80-188 billion annually - [21. Attack on substation in North Carolina left 45,000 without power for…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#attack-on-substation-in-north-carolina-left-45000-without): Attack on substation in North Carolina left 45,000 without power for days - [22. There were more than 2,800 physical security incidents in 2023](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#there-were-more-than-2800-physical-security-incidents-in): There were more than 2,800 physical security incidents in 2023 - [23. Physical security incidents increased by 70% in 2022](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#physical-security-incidents-increased-by-70-in-2022): Physical security incidents increased by 70% in 2022 - [24. 10% of global electricity demand growth comes from data centers;](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#10-of-global-electricity-demand-growth-comes-from-data): 10% of global electricity demand growth comes from data centers; - [25. 50% of demand growth in US and Japan comes from data centers](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#50-of-demand-growth-in-us-and-japan-comes-from-data-centers): 50% of demand growth in US and Japan comes from data centers - [26. 60% of data center growth is from hyperscalers](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#60-of-data-center-growth-is-from-hyperscalers): 60% of data center growth is from hyperscalers - [27. U.S businesses lose $145-230 billion per year due to power quality…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#us-businesses-lose-145-230-billion-per-year-due-to-power): U.S businesses lose $145-230 billion per year due to power quality disturbances - [28. 22% of C&I firms lose more than $100K per outage](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#22-of-ci-firms-lose-more-than-100k-per-outage): 22% of C&I firms lose more than $100K per outage - [29. Momentary and short-duration outages cause 90% of all outage events…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#momentary-and-short-duration-outages-cause-90-of-all): Momentary and short-duration outages cause 90% of all outage events impacting US business - [30. A 1-second outage costs digital industry firms $1,477.00](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#a-1-second-outage-costs-digital-industry-firms-147700): A 1-second outage costs digital industry firms $1,477.00 - [31. 44% of C&I customers lose power at least monthly.](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#44-of-ci-customers-lose-power-at-least-monthly): 44% of C&I customers lose power at least monthly. - [32. 31% of C&I customers feel they cannot discuss reliability with their…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#31-of-ci-customers-feel-they-cannot-discuss-reliability): 31% of C&I customers feel they cannot discuss reliability with their utility, yet 100% would pay 5% more for 20% fewer outages. - [33. 49% of C&I customers said short outage of less than 5 seconds have…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#49-of-ci-customers-said-short-outage-of-less-than-5): 49% of C&I customers said short outage of less than 5 seconds have the same or greater operational impact as long ones - stopping production lines, crashing IT systems and triggering manual resets. - [34. 70-80% of power qualiity problems originate within customer facilities](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#70-80-of-power-qualiity-problems-originate-within-customer): 70-80% of power qualiity problems originate within customer facilities - [35. C&I customers account for 10-12% of a utility's customers, but…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#ci-customers-account-for-10-12-of-a-utilitys-customers): C&I customers account for 10-12% of a utility's customers, but contribute 60-70% of revenue - [36. Roughly four months after cameras were installed downtown in 2005,…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#roughly-four-months-after-cameras-were-installed-downtown): Roughly four months after cameras were installed downtown in 2005, crime dropped by more than 30 incidents per month on average. By 2008, the lower numbers were holding steady, with 30 fewer incidents of crime in March 2008 than in March 2007 and half the number in April 2008 than the year before. We found significant declines in total crime, violent crime, and larceny downtown from January 2003 through April 2008. Also, we found no evidence that crime was being displaced to nearby areas and, in fact, observed some signs that crime prevention benefits extended beyond the cameras’ specific viewing areas. - [37. 1B security cameras worldwide](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#1b-security-cameras-worldwide): 1B security cameras worldwide - [38. On average, agencies are operating at approximately 91% of their…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#on-average-agencies-are-operating-at-approximately-91-of): On average, agencies are operating at approximately 91% of their authorized staffing levels, indicating a nearly 10% deficit. - [39. 4.3 billion data points processed per day across the Ubicquia…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#43-billion-data-points-processed-per-day-across-the): 4.3 billion data points processed per day across the Ubicquia platform (Smart Lighting + Smart Grid + Smart Cities combined, as of 2026-03). - [40. The US electric grid received a D+ rating in the 2025 ASCE…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#the-us-electric-grid-received-a-d-rating-in-the-2025-asce): The US electric grid received a D+ rating in the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, down from C- in 2021, due to safety concerns and the risk that electricity capacity may not keep up with future demand. - [41. Annual U.S. utility spending on electricity production & delivery…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#annual-us-utility-spending-on-electricity-production): Annual U.S. utility spending on electricity production & delivery increased from US$ 287 billion in 2003 to US$ 320 billion in 2023 (in real 2023 $) — a ~12% increase over 20 years. - [42. The U.S. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) warns that if reliable power…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#the-us-us-department-of-energy-doe-warns-that-if): The U.S. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) warns that if reliable power sources are shut without adding firm capacity, blackouts could increase by 100× by 2030. - [43. Peak electricity demand is projected to increase by 18% (winter) and…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#peak-electricity-demand-is-projected-to-increase-by-18): Peak electricity demand is projected to increase by 18% (winter) and 15% (summer) by 2034, with total annual US electricity demand estimated to increase 47% by 2040 compared to 2023 - [44. In 2024, there were 27 documented extreme weather events causing over…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#in-2024-there-were-27-documented-extreme-weather-events): In 2024, there were 27 documented extreme weather events causing over $182 billion in damages, demanding critical engagement from first responders. - [45. According to a fire/EMS trade publication: ambulance dispatches…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#according-to-a-fireems-trade-publication-ambulance): According to a fire/EMS trade publication: ambulance dispatches increase by an average of 6% to 18% during heat waves, depending on severity. - [46. During the 2023 warm-season months (May–September), rates of…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#during-the-2023-warm-season-months-mayseptember-rates): During the 2023 warm-season months (May–September), rates of emergency department visits for heat-related illness substantially increased across several U.S. regions compared with previous years, especially among males and adults aged 18–64 years. - [47. The North America outdoor lighting market is growing: US LED outdoor…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#the-north-america-outdoor-lighting-market-is-growing-us): The North America outdoor lighting market is growing: US LED outdoor lighting market size is estimated at US$ 1.89 billion in 2025, projected to grow to US$ 2.32 billion by 2030 (CAGR ~4.2%). - [48. By application, street and roadway lighting held 42.9% of the US…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#by-application-street-and-roadway-lighting-held-429-of): By application, street and roadway lighting held 42.9% of the US outdoor LED lighting market size in 2024, whereas sports and stadium venues are poised to advance at a 4.8% CAGR through 2030. Source: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/us-outdoor-led-lighting-market - [49. Lighting infrastructure—streetlights, LED upgrades, and public…](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#lighting-infrastructurestreetlights-led-upgrades-and): Lighting infrastructure—streetlights, LED upgrades, and public lighting—received historic investments under the IIJA, with projects targeting upgrades for energy efficiency, safety, and urban resilience since 2022. - [50. 25% of 160M+ U.S. utility poles are past their design life](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#25-of-160m-us-utility-poles-are-past-their-design-life): 25% of 160M+ U.S. utility poles are past their design life - [51. $500 Average annual loss for each unbilled attachment on a pole](https://www.ubicquia.com/sources#500-average-annual-loss-for-each-unbilled-attachment-on-a): $500 Average annual loss for each unbilled attachment on a pole ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog): Articles, perspectives, and engineering deep-dives from the Ubicquia team. - [Newsroom](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom): Press releases, company news, and media coverage. - [Events](https://www.ubicquia.com/events): Upcoming and recent industry events where Ubicquia is presenting or exhibiting. - [Case Studies](https://www.ubicquia.com/case-studies): Deployments and customer outcomes across cities, utilities, public safety, and enterprises. - [Insights](https://www.ubicquia.com/insights): Solution sheets, eBooks, white papers, and product briefs. ## Optional - [Book a Demo](https://www.ubicquia.com/book-a-demo): Request a Ubicquia product demo from the sales team. - [The Hidden Cost of Poor Power Quality in Commercial and Industrial Operations](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/hidden-cost-of-poor-power-quality-in-commercial-and-industrial-operations): Power quality problems cost U.S. businesses up to $188 billion annually. Most disturbances originate inside the facility. Here is how real-time monitoring helps facilities managers take control. - [Preventing Outages Before They Happen: The Utility Playbook Is Changing](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/preventing-outages-they-happen-utility-playbook-changing): Outages are no longer just operational problems. They are financial, regulatory, and reputational risks. Here is how forward-thinking utilities are shifting from response to prevention. - [Distribution Visibility Is the New Reliability Standard](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/distribution-visibility-new-reliability-standard): Utilities are judged on SAIDI and SAIFI, but most lack real-time visibility at the grid edge. Here is how leading utilities are closing that gap and improving reliability scores in the process. - [Solving the Hidden Costs of LED Streetlight Upgrades](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/solving-hidden-costs-led-streetlight-upgrades): LED upgrades alone leave savings on the table. Discover how Ubicquia's smart lighting controls cut truck rolls, reduce energy costs, and extend fixture lifespan. - [From Reactive to Predictive: The Future of Smart Street Lighting](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/reactive-predictive-future-smart-street-lighting): AI streetlights and intelligent lighting controls are moving cities from reactive break/fix to predictive operations. See how UbiCell® turns existing poles into a real-time, data-driven network that cuts truck rolls in half and saves up to 33% on energy. - [Substation Monitoring Has Changed and So Have the Risks](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/substation-monitoring-has-changed-and-so-have-risks): Substation monitoring is evolving from basic checks and isolated devices into a more proactive approach built on physical situational awareness. - [Outdoor Lighting Controls: The Facility Manager’s Secret Weapon](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/outdoor-lighting-controls-facility-managers-secret-weapon): Ubicquia’s Streetlight Solution transforms outdoor lights into smart, connected assets that actively support safety and efficiency. - [Getting the Location Right After a Storm](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/getting-location-right-after-storm): The importance for getting the right location is not just a logistics win, it’s a resilience multiplier. When you can see damage in real time, you take the guesswork out of storm recovery and replace it with precision. - [Getting the Right Crews to the Right Place](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/getting-right-crews-right-place): This blog explains the importance for getting the right crews to the right places to speed recovery and get our communities up and running. - [The Logistics Battle Behind Every Storm](https://www.ubicquia.com/blog/logistics-battle-behind-every-storm): Smart infrastructure and storm response technology help us get those four things right. We’ll dive into each one — location, crew type, gear, and speed — and how real-time insights can improve every step. - [Smart Streetlight Tech Supplier Ubicquia Raises $106M](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/smart-streetlight-tech-supplier-ubicquia-raises-106m): Ubicquia has closed a $106 million Series D funding round as the Florida-based “intelligent infrastructure” company seeks to further its AI capabilities, expand outside the U.S. and develop new products. - [Ubicquia’s $106M raise signals a new phase for smart infrastructure](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquias-106m-raise-signals-new-phase-smart-infrastructure): The announcement arrives as utilities and city leaders face mounting pressure from aging grids, rising energy demand, and climate-related disruptions. Investors are increasingly drawn to companies that can deliver measurable efficiency gains while supporting the energy transition. - [Ubicquia Raises $106 Million to Expand AI-Driven Infrastructure Platforms](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquia-raises-106-million-expand-ai-driven-infrastructure-platforms): Ubicquia Inc. has closed a $106 million Series D investment round aimed at accelerating development of artificial intelligence applications for utilities and municipalities. - [Ubicquia Secures $106 Million in Series D Funding to Accelerate Growth in Intelligent Infrastructure](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquia-secures-series-d-funding): Ubicquia raises $106M Series D to expand AI-powered smart grid, intelligent lighting, and public safety solutions across global markets. - [Exclusive: Ubicquia raises $106M for smart energy infrastructure](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/exclusive-ubicquia-raises-106m-smart-energy-infrastructure): Ubicquia, which deploys digital tech for infrastructure, raised a $106 million Series D, CEO Ian Aaron tells Axios Pro exclusively. - [Ubicquia Secures $106 Million](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquia-secures-106-million): Ubicquia raises $106M Series D to expand AI platforms for smart grid, intelligent lighting, and public safety across utilities and cities worldwide. - [Related Ross, AWS, and Vanderbilt Host Inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/related-ross-aws-and-vanderbilt-host-inaugural-defense-tech-leadership-summit-west): Related Ross, AWS, and Vanderbilt host inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach, uniting military, industry, and academic leaders. - [Ubicquia Named to GovTech Top 100 2026 List for Fourth Year in a Row](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquia-named-govtech-top-100-2026-list-fourth-year-row): The GovTech 100 is the market-leading curation of the top 100 companies in gov tech released each year by Government Technology Magazine. - [Ubicquia Launches AI-Driven Power Monitoring Services for Commercial & Industrial Customers](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquia-launches-ai-driven-power-monitoring-services-commercial-industrial-customers): Ubicquia, Inc., announced the launch of AI-driven power monitoring services purpose-built for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. - [Ubicquia Appoints Industry Veteran Matthew Brady as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Growth](https://www.ubicquia.com/newsroom/ubicquia-appoints-industry-veteran-matthew-brady-chief-revenue-officer): Ubicquia appoints Matthew B. Brady as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and go-to-market strategy across utility and municipal markets.