Quick Take:  Big Data and Data Analytics are this year's buzzwords, as utilities strive to create sense -- and value -- from all that information streaming in from meters and other devices. Fresh off its purchase by Siemens, eMeter formally announces its analytics platform which has been out in beta versions for a while. Its goal is to provide a less-expensive, "off-the-shelf" starting point to those who cannot afford custom work. – Jesse Berst

"With eMeter EnergyIP 7.5, we're saving utilities from the hassle of poorly integrated systems," said Aaron DeYonker, Vice President of Product Management, eMeter. "By utilizing the analytics capabilities of eMeter EnergyIP 7.5, we're helping utilities liberate energy data that has previously been locked behind inefficient IT platforms."

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Jesse Berst is the founder and chief analyst of Smart Grid News.com. He consults to smart grid companies seeking market entry advice and M&A advisory. A frequent keynoter at industry events in the US and abroad, he also serves on the Advisory Council of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Energy & Environment directorate.