LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that the City of San Diego's
Public Utilities Department (San Diego) has selected Itron's advanced
metering infrastructure (AMI) solution for the automation of the City's
commercial and industrial (C&I) water meters. Itron's solution will help
streamline meter reading and enhance customer service by enabling San
Diego to instantaneously access water usage data using AMI technology.
The contract includes a citywide fixed-base communication network
infrastructure, water communication modules for C&I meters and private
cloud managed services. The AMI solution will provide remote meter
reading capabilities, allowing San Diego to be more responsive to
customer needs, minimize operating costs and improve safety for
employees. Installation will begin in early 2013 and is expected to be
complete within eight months.
"Itron's water AMI solution will give San Diego the ability to enhance
our water meter reading, customer service and billing capabilities for
the 11,000 high impact service locations included in this initial
implementation," said Dave Akin, compliance and metering manager for the
City of San Diego. "We look forward to working with Itron to make these
capabilities possible."
"Itron is committed to helping water utilities more efficiently and
responsibly manage precious water resources," said Paula Billingham,
Itron vice president of sales, marketing and delivery for North America
Water. "With the help of our water AMI solution, the City of San Diego
will be able to minimize water loss from unknown leaks and maximize
water distribution and operational efficiency."
About Itron
Itron is a global technology company. We build solutions that help
utilities measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement and control technology; communications systems; software;
and professional services. With thousands of employees supporting nearly
8,000 utilities in more than 100 countries, Itron empowers utilities to
responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. Join us
in creating a more resourceful world; start here: www.itron.com.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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