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AT&T and CURRENT Group Team Up to Offer Grid Optimization and Asset Management Solutions By SGN Staff Jun 28, 2010 - 1:58:56 PM
AT&T and CURRENT Group have agreed to work together to provide Smart Grid solutions to help utilities improve grid performance and asset management. AT&T will offer CURRENT Smart Grid ®Distribution Solutions that help utilities boost grid efficiency and system capacity with dynamic demand management and reduction of power delivery losses. The CURRENT solutions include intelligent sensors and analytical software that monitor distribution grid performance, as well as its OpenGrid™ utility element management system and its System Optimization and Reliability analytical software. The agreement also provides utilities with AT&T's managed and network services combined with its mobile broadband network. The end result, officials from both companies said, is an affordable way for utilities to fast-track deployment and reduce equipment and maintenance costs.
Quick Take: The AT&T and CURRENT Group agreement is one more example of major players partnering up to combine strengths and provide practical, streamlined solutions.
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