A data-driven utility should first identify its fundamental business drivers to understand precisely what intelligence is needed for operations and the enterprise and what specific technology supports the creation of intelligence and value, both for current business challenges and for future business needs and technology functionalities.
Keep in mind that $90 billion is well above what is needed for operations in Afghanistan, to fight the Islamic State, or to counter other emergencies.
Funds are needed for operations other than the police.
Mr. Forstmann has told investors that XO's problem is a vastly overleveraged balance sheet, with huge attendant interest costs taking funds that are needed for operations and expansion.
Pipeline inspection gauges (PIGs) are needed for operations such as dewatering, cleaning and internal inspection of the oil and gas pipelines to facilitate improvement in efficiency and safety.
However, the social issues of a decreasing and aging population create difficulties in transferring professional skills in a field where human skill is needed for the operation of some equipment.
Tells what is needed for these operations besides a waterfall or dam and about the necessary rebuilding.
When cash sits idle - when there's more than is needed for financing operations - there'll be questions over whether that money could be put to better use, say through investment and creating jobs.
High school hackers can chance upon a breach, but a fully mobilized and prepared cyber force, supported by advanced intelligence methods and human intelligence activity, is needed for cyber operations in a theater of war.
The former is needed for the optimal operation of LAS, both digital and paper based, while Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) cannot be achieved without the latter.
The process leaves a flexible collagen tube that can be stored in a fridge until it is needed for a patient's operation.
