Itron Advances Interoperability with Wi-SUN Alliance
31 January 2017 - 12:45AM
Business Wire
Company strengthens drive to seamless
connectivity of the Active Grid with upgraded “Promoter” level
membership
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), a world-leading technology and
services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and
water, is now a Promoter Member of the Wi-SUN Alliance to further
advance utility network interoperability. With this move, Itron is
enhancing its already significant commitment to support and promote
the Wi-SUN Alliance in its mission to “advance seamless
connectivity by promoting IEEE 802.15.4g standard based
interoperability for global and regional markets.”
The Wi-SUN Alliance provides a forum for global collaboration to
achieve smart city and smart utility communications network
interoperability by creating industry-agreed standards and a robust
testing and certification program. It also provides marketing
resources and collateral to increase awareness of its mission.
“Utilities and municipalities are demanding interoperability
between devices so they can seamlessly connect and share their
networks to enable the Active Grid and smart city applications. As
a Promoter member of the Wi-SUN Alliance, we are committed to
delivering that outcome,” said Simon Pontin, Itron’s chief
technology officer. “With this new membership level, we are
increasing our commitment to network communications
interoperability by devoting additional resources toward the
development and evolution of the Wi-SUN standards and the promotion
of the Wi-SUN Alliance.”
Itron’s OpenWay Riva™ adaptive communications technology
received Wi-SUN PHY certification in 2015, validating its
interoperability with devices using the IEEE802.15.4g wireless
standard. Adaptive communications technology delivers
high-performance communications with assured connectivity using one
unified network and communication solution that includes radio
frequency and power line carrier (PLC). Itron’s OpenWay Riva PLC
communication is designed for compliance with the Netricity™
standard, which was recently incorporated into the Wi-SUN
Alliance’s portfolio of standards, ensuring the evolution of highly
interoperable Wi-SUN RF mesh and PLC field area networks.
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® and OpenWay® are registered trademarks of Itron, Inc. All
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Itron, Inc.Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524Vice President,
Global Marketing and Public Affairssharelynn.moore@itron.com
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