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Ever wondered how your streetlights are secretly powering smart city technology? Join us as we dive into the evolution of intelligent lighting.
In this episode of Power of the Network, host Tim Locker sits down with Matt Webster, Vice President of Utility Channel Sales for Acuity Brands, to explore the rapidly changing world of outdoor utility lighting. Beyond simple illumination, Acuity Brands is transforming streetlights into hubs for data collection, environmental monitoring, and asset management. We discuss the critical shift from traditional HID to high-efficiency LED technology, the integration of AI into utility operations, and how modern fixtures are evolving to host advanced sensing capabilities like pedestrian counting and emergency detection. This deep dive into the lighting industry also touches upon the vital role of manufacturer-rep partnerships, the importance of long-term customer relationships, and how Acuity navigated product challenges with integrity.
Whether you are a utility professional, an engineer, or someone curious about the infrastructure of our smart cities, this conversation reveals the hidden complexity behind the lights that guide our streets. Learn how Acuity Brands is continuing to empower spaces through innovation and leadership in the utility sector.
If you've enjoyed this conversation, leave a review and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.
Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.
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By CLEAVES-BESSMER-MARIETTI, INC.For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact
Ever wondered how your streetlights are secretly powering smart city technology? Join us as we dive into the evolution of intelligent lighting.
In this episode of Power of the Network, host Tim Locker sits down with Matt Webster, Vice President of Utility Channel Sales for Acuity Brands, to explore the rapidly changing world of outdoor utility lighting. Beyond simple illumination, Acuity Brands is transforming streetlights into hubs for data collection, environmental monitoring, and asset management. We discuss the critical shift from traditional HID to high-efficiency LED technology, the integration of AI into utility operations, and how modern fixtures are evolving to host advanced sensing capabilities like pedestrian counting and emergency detection. This deep dive into the lighting industry also touches upon the vital role of manufacturer-rep partnerships, the importance of long-term customer relationships, and how Acuity navigated product challenges with integrity.
Whether you are a utility professional, an engineer, or someone curious about the infrastructure of our smart cities, this conversation reveals the hidden complexity behind the lights that guide our streets. Learn how Acuity Brands is continuing to empower spaces through innovation and leadership in the utility sector.
If you've enjoyed this conversation, leave a review and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.
Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.