In the NBP, the Commission projected that explosive increases in mobile demand would require 300 Mhz. of new spectrum by 2015, and 500 Mhz. by 2020.

FORBES: AT&T Moves Dramatically Towards 'Internet Everywhere'

So Efficient is developing software that manages the flow of DSL data through the phone system, especially as telcos bring out services such as video on demand that require more bandwidth.

FORBES: Above the fray

As the industry shifts from large central plants to a diverse collection of windmills and biogas generators, managing the complex balance of supply and demand will require fat communications pipes and complex calculations.

FORBES: Juicing the System