LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it has started the
delivery of 120,000 smart water meters to Malta's Water Services
Corporation (WSC), as part of a contract that will continue through
2013. To date, 25,000 Itron water meters and communication modules to be
connected to existing Ondeo Systems smart metering solution have been
delivered as part of a large-scale smart water grid programme managed by
IBM.
Malta is an island in the Mediterranean faced with the challenge of
delivering an affordable, secure water supply to its residents—but it
lacks significant natural water resources. Reliable, accurate water
metering technology from Itron provides a foundation for residents to
track and manage their consumption activity, ultimately allowing for
better management of sensitive water reserves.
By connecting Itron meters to the IBM Information Management System
using the automated meter reading solution from Suez Environnement and
Lyonnaise des Eaux, through their joint subsidiary Ondeo Systems, WSC
will continue to ensure water sustainability for its residents today and
for generations to come.
"As a result of this project, Malta will become the first country in the
world to build a nationwide smart grid with a fully integrated water
system. At Itron, we are pleased to be a trusted part of the changing
landscape of Malta's water service," said Marcel Regnier, Itron
president and COO — Water.
About Itron:
At Itron, we're dedicated to delivering end-to-end smart grid and smart
distribution solutions to electric, gas and water utilities around the
globe. Our company is the world's leading provider of smart metering,
data collection and utility software systems, with nearly 8,000
utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery
and use of energy and water. Our offerings include electricity, gas,
water and heat meters; network communication technology; collection
systems and related software applications; and professional services. To
realize your smarter energy and water future, start here: www.itron.com.
Itron Inc.
Isabelle Sevegrand, +33 5 49 62 70 44
Itron
International Communications Director
isabelle.sevegrand@itron.com
Source: Itron Inc.
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