RALEIGH, N.C., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens and eMeter announce a global, joint development and supply agreement for the sale and implementation of eMeter's EnergyIP(TM) meter data management software. Siemens will provide a global EnergyIP(TM) sales and delivery channel including installation, configuration and first line support. eMeter will support Siemens' sales providing EnergyIP(TM) software, globalization and advanced support.
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Leveraging the strengths of both Siemens and eMeter, EnergyIP(TM) is poised to become the global standard in meter data management (MDM) software and a cornerstone for the Smart Grid. Siemens and eMeter will enable the integration of MDM with existing utility systems through strong partnering programs with providers of AMI technology and system integration services.
Siemens selected eMeter for its market leadership in MDM based on the architectural superiority of EnergyIP(TM) and its independently certified performance. EnergyIP(TM) offers sustainable competitive advantages in functionality, flexibility, scalability, open architecture, and total life-cycle cost of ownership.
"For successful utilities' long-term AMI and MDM strategies, it is essential to have an open, technology-neutral and independent MDM system, such as that offered by eMeter's EnergyIP(TM)," said Paul Maher, CEO, Siemens Metering Services.
eMeter elected to partner with Siemens for its unsurpassed global capabilities in utility software sales, delivery, and support; its expertise and array of products and services for Smart Grids; and global experience working with existing eMeter partners, including system integrators and AMI technology companies.
"Through this joint development and supply agreement, eMeter will extend the capabilities of EnergyIP(TM) and complement this with Siemens' global sales and project execution," said Cree Edwards, CEO, eMeter. "Our relationship will leverage Siemens' global sales organization operating in 190 countries and Siemens' strengths in Smart Grid products and services to make EnergyIP(TM) the global MDM standard and a foundation for grid automation."
About Siemens
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, NC, creates innovative product, system and service solutions for its customers -- electric utilities, transmission organizations, Independent System Operators, and large energy consumers. It is a leading supplier of high and medium voltage power delivery equipment, energy management systems, network planning and power system engineering software for regulated and deregulated generation, transmission, and distribution markets. The company's products and systems are used to increase power system capacity and improve the reliability, stability and flexibility of power delivery and network control systems. It has operations in Wendell, NC; Jackson, MS; Minneapolis, MN; San Jose, CA; Schenectady, NY; Jackson, TN; Heber Springs, AR; and Atlanta, GA. For more information visit us at http://www.usa.siemens.com/energy.
Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. Over 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading edge innovation and the quality of its products, systems and solutions. In fiscal year 2007, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion, and employs 400,000 people in 190 countries. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $23.1 billion and employs approximately 72,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit http://www.usa.siemens.com/.
About eMeter Corporation
Since 1999, eMeter Corporation of San Mateo, California, has provided software that enables electric, gas, and water utilities to realize the full benefits of their Advanced Metering and Smart Grid initiatives. EnergyIP, eMeter's premier software platform, is an Meter Data Management System with three major elements: 1) a Meter Data Management 2) an Integration Platform for linking a variety of meter data collection systems to a variety of utility information systems, and 3) Business Process Management Tools specializing in advanced metering implementation, operations, and maintenance. eMeters EnergyIP software and team of experts provides the most robust open service-oriented architecture, real-time data validation, vendor neutral MDM system, with proven scalability to millions of meters. For more visit http://www.emeter.com/.
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