Austrian energy supplier to evaluate OpenWay solution featuring Itron
and Cisco's jointly designed IPv6 architecture
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 it has signed a contract to deliver its OpenWay smart grid
solution in Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg AG, energy supplier for 260,000
customers in the province of Salzburg, will utilize the solution for an
IPv6 pilot project. The solution includes Itron and Cisco's jointly
designed Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)-based architecture which
meets the technical and business requirements of utilities in many
European countries.
The Fachhochschule Salzburg University of Applied Science (FHS-S) and
the Technical University of Graz (TUG) will also participate in the
pilot project as a partner of Salzburg AG. Over the next year, the
project aims to test and evaluate the robustness of the new IP-based
technology, which ensures interoperability and interchangeability, and
help Salzburg AG understand its impact on utility operations. With the
Itron smart grid solution, Salzburg AG will test smart grid use cases,
including remote service switch capabilities, on-demand meter reading
and network resiliency. In addition, it will help Salzburg AG take an
important initial step in meeting European and national mandates
requiring 95 percent of meters be "smart" in Austria by 2019.
As a part of the project, Itron will install its IPv6-enabled smart
meters and Cisco's Connected Grid Routers, and provide hosted
environments for meter data management software and Cisco's Network
Management System. Salzburg AG and FHS-S will be responsible for the
day-to-day operations of the solution; Itron will be responsible for the
establishment, maintenance and monitoring of the network testing
environments.
"Itron's smart grid solution is the only IP-based solution that aligns
with our smart grid vision. We look forward to evaluating the solution
and realizing the benefits of a robust, secure, multi-service smart grid
network," said Thomas Rieder, head of smart metering at Salzburg AG. "We
have worked with Itron for a number of years and we are pleased to be
working with a company that we know and trust on this important project."
"Itron is excited to work with Salzburg AG on one of the first IPv6
deployments in Europe. With the multiservice IPv6 smart grid network,
they will benefit from true ‘plug-and-play' interoperability and
increased quality of service," said Mark de Vere White, president of
Itron's electricity business unit. "With smarter technologies, we are
helping utilities use resources more wisely to create a resourceful
world for us all."
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.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Marketing and Public Affairs
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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