Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Itron for its Leadership in Networked
Solutions and Services
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2018--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and
cities manage energy and water, was awarded
by Frost & Sullivan as Company of the Year in the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) solutions industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC)
region. Itron was recognized for its proven history of breakthrough
technology and its innovative AMI solutions, which empower utilities and
cities to automate time-consuming and labor-intensive manual meter
reading systems.
In addition to commending Itron on its core AMI offerings, the report
notes that complementary solutions such as managed services and Itron
Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management, have helped Itron
position itself as a leading AMI provider in APAC. Frost & Sullivan also
noted Itron’s
contract with Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thailand, one
of the largest utility providers in Southeast Asia, as a key indicator
of momentum in the region. The ongoing project will utilize Itron’s
OpenWay® Riva solution, which has “set the industry standard
for end-to-end AMI solutions,” according to Frost & Sullivan. The
Utility will also integrate nearly 120,000 OpenWay Riva electricity
meters to enhance the utility’s operations, grid reliability and data
management.
“We believe that Itron’s expertise in smart meter technology is
unparalleled, and in the Asia-Pacific region, Itron has a strong track
record of working with utilities and cities around the world to improve
metering technology, networking architecture and other software and
services,” said Rajalingam A C, Industry manager, Energy and Environment
at Frost & Sullivan. “Itron’s commitment to improving its AMI solutions
through in-house research, assimilation of complementary technologies
and diverse networked solutions deserves high praise.”
“We are honored to receive this award from Frost & Sullivan,” said Paul
Nelsen, vice president of Commercial and Customer Enablement for
Asia-Pacific at Itron. “This award validates our dedication to
supporting utilities in the Asia-Pacific region and affirms our mission
of creating a more resourceful world by delivering innovative energy,
water and city outcomes.”
About Itron
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably
deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100
countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters
and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water
resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to
ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the
safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the
globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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