Itron has been certifying ZigBee Smart Energy products since the specification’s inception in May 2008. Itron’s ZigBee adoption extends domestically to ANSI-certified meters and internationally to IECcertified meters. It also extends to integrated products and communications modules, incorporating ZigBee into third party products. The breadth of Itron’s certified products helps continue the company’s vision of using ZigBee to enable a highly reliable, low cost and low power standard for managing delivery of electricity and gas.
Itron is the leader not only in implementing ZigBee in the widest array of smart grid products, but also in integrating ZigBee products with other communications technologies, including Wi-Fi, cellular and RF mesh. This gives utilities the flexibility to integrate assets with the communications network of their choice.
“Itron is committed to bringing best of breed technologies together to enable broad participation in the smart grid throughout the world,” said Philip Mezey, Itron president and COO of Energy. “We believe that adopting international standards, such as ZigBee Smart Energy, and certifying product implementations of those standards is necessary to achieve true interoperability, which is key to the success of the smart grid.”
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Itron is a leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and thermal energy measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With more than 9,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com [2].
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