Words Can Get in the Way as Utilities and Telecommunication Providers Collaborate to Build A Smart Grid Network

摘要

Every day in business and social interactions we encounter dozens of words that have multiple meanings. A simple three-letter word like bow, for instance, can mean the branch of a tree, a respectfulrnbend from the waist, a weapon used to shoot an arrow, a fancy knot tied with ribbon or the front of a ship. One of these multiple-meaning words that I encounter often in my profession is "wireless," which can refer to cellular, Wi-Fi, WiMax, private mobile radio, ZigBee, and Bluetooth connectivity. In a professional context, the meaning of words becomes especially important when two industries with their own distinct lexicons begin to collaborate on a common solution.