City of Grand Prairie, Texas, chose Itron as its partner to enhance
its metering and customer service operations
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), a world-leading technology and services
company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced
today that the City of Grand Prairie Water Utility, which serves 180,000
water customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, has selected
Itron to upgrade its water metering and customer service systems. Over
the next four years, the utility will install Itron's smart water
solution - including professional services and cloud-based analytics -
to increase operational efficiencies, enhance customer empowerment and
involvement, and more effectively manage the delivery of water.
Itron's smart water solution will enable Grand Prairie to enhance
customer service, improve operational analysis, better understand
consumer demand and support conservation efforts by utilizing Itron's
analytic software application to translate advanced data collected into
actionable intelligence. Grand Prairie's customers will have online
access to their accounts and consumption information, helping them
better understand their water usage, and actively participate in
managing their water consumption.
"After extensive review of numerous proposals and review of several
existing systems that have been upgraded in a similar manner, the City
chose Itron because of its established credibility, proven expertise,
successful projects in service and cost-effective approach," said Ron
McCuller, public works director. "We look forward to benefiting from
Itron's smart water solution, which will help us meet our central
program objectives of improved customer service and efficient water
management."
"Itron's water solution will provide the City of Grand Prairie the tools
it needs to further enhance its system infrastructure, improve
efficiency, and help propel its water conservation efforts," said Paula
Billingham, vice president of sales for Itron. "For more than 30 years,
Itron has positioned itself as a leading provider of water automation
solutions. Helping our customers and the communities they serve realize
the benefits of resourceful innovation remains our top priority today
and in the future."
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to
the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive
solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement devices and control technology; communications systems;
software; as well as managed and consulting services. With thousands of
employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries,
Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water
resources. Together, we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Marketing and Public Affairs
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
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