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Quick take: It hasn't been lost on Itron that more and more of its competitors are promoting cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. Now Itron has broadened its cloud capabilities by teaming with C3 Energy to pre-integrate that company's cloud offerings with Itron's metering and metering data management systems. It's an arms race to see which company can provide the most complete selection of powerful, pre-integrated applications, and utilities will only benefit from the additional choice. – Jesse Berst

 

Itron and C3 Energy – which provides energy efficiency and customer engagement management solutions for utilities --say their collaboration will enable North American utilities to leverage their Itron smart metering and MDM technologies to provide comprehensive energy management services to their customers.

 

The companies also note that the new integrated solution "helps utilities quickly get from fine-grain data collection to proven customer value, through greater energy efficiency and improved customer relationships."

 

More on cloud services…

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From the SGN Research Marketplace…

Business Strategy: Cloud Services for Utilities -"To Be, or Not to Be

This IDC Energy Insights report provides an analysis of the utility companies' plans for adopting cloud computing services in 2012 and beyond. The report is specifically geared toward the chief information officer (CIO) of utility companies. This report is also beneficial for IT and line-of-business leaders who are looking to make delivery of their applications efficient, as well as reduce the time and cost to manage these technologies. This report will help both IT and business professionals evaluate how other organizations are approaching cloud services. The report draws insights from conversations with leading CIOs in the industry as well as data from IDC's 2012 Vertical IT and Communications Survey and IDC Energy Insights' 2011 Worldwide Intelligent Grid multiclient study. Get details >>

 

Jesse Berst is the founder and chief analyst of Smart Grid News.com, the industry's oldest and largest smart grid site. A frequent keynoter at industry events in the U.S. and abroad, he also serves on advisory committees for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Institute for Electric Efficiency. He often provides strategic consulting to large corporations and venture-backed startups. He is a member of the advisory boards of GridGlo and Calico Energy Services.

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