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Enterprise-Ready Software with Realtime Virtualization for Power Grids - Feb. 27, 2025

Anton Krupskii

Published on 22 Jan, 2025

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Enterprise-Ready Software with Realtime Virtualization for Power Grids - Feb. 27, 2025

The energy sector is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires understanding how modern technologies and open-source solutions are reshaping the future of power grids. Welotec invites you to an exclusive webinar to explore these innovations and their real-world applications in substation automation. 

In this webinar, we will discuss: 

·         The role of real-time virtualization in enabling substation automation and protective relay functions. 

·         Best practices for leveraging industrial-grade hardware like the Welotec RSAPC Mk2 with enterprise-ready software. 

·         The importance of open-source solutions for utilities in the energy sector. 

·         Insights from Red Hat, who will share their vision for engagement in substation automation. 

This is your chance to gain valuable knowledge about how cutting-edge technology can enhance the scalability, reliability, and performance of your operations. 

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Enterprise-Ready Software with Realtime Virtualization for Power Grids - Feb. 27, 2025

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Speaker:
  • Stefan Richter
  • Dr. Alexander Lougovski
  • Jos Zenner

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Stefan Richter

Emerging Sales Specialist for Open Source Software on Edge/Embedded Systems at Red Hat

Stefan Richter is the Electrification Strategist within RedHat's Edge and AI Sales Development team. He is responsible for adoption of RedHat's rich product portfolio of trusted and reliable open-source softwaretechnologies for mission-critical infrastructure to power grid management and substation automation. He has a strong professional background as software engineer for real-time embedded systems, including 10 years at ABB in various roles as researcher, R&D project manager and head of software development in ABB's substation automation and medium-voltage driven businesses. In 2017, he was awarded the title of Professor at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences and also holds a BSc and MSc in Software Engineering.

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Dr. Alexander Lougovski

Software Manager - Virtualization at Red Hat

Alexander is a Software Manager at Red Hat. He is primarily responsible for leading development of the Real-time Virtualization and Virtualization on ARM in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.  He brings a unique blend of academic and industry expertise to his work on the virtualization topic. Following an 8-year career in academia, where he earned his Ph.D in Medical Image Reconstruction and contributed to a quantitative analysis of PET, Alexander transitioned to the automotive industry. There, he applied his knowledge in time and safety-critical systems to develop advanced driver assistant systems and automated parking solutions.

 

Since joining Red Hat, Alexander has leveraged his broad experience to contribute to the  modernization of manufacturing and industrial systems, particularly in areas of  factory automation and substation digitalization.

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Jos Zenner, Chief Technology Officer at Welotec, expert in digitalization for the energy sector, specializing in smart grids and digital substations.

Jos Zenner

Chief Technology Officer at Welotec GmbH

Jos Zenner is the Chief Technology Officer at Welotec GmbH and a member of the steering committee of the vPAC Alliance. He specializes in leading product management and R&D within the digitalization sector, with a particular focus on the electric grid and digital substations. His work leverages technology to accelerate the energy transition. As a thought leader with a profound understanding of the market, Jos Zenner is at the forefront of innovation in this field.

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