Itron has announced the launch of Itron TOTAL managed services solution delivered as a multi-commodity offering available across electric, gas and water solutions in North America.
The solution allows Itron team manage all aspects of a utility’s data collection system and operations, offloading the burden of day-to-day management tasks and freeing utility staff to focus on gaining more benefits and capabilities from their systems.
With the bundled managed services offering, the utility owns the hardware and Itron manages all network communications, system operations, data delivery, data collection and reporting, basic meter data management and network management.
Utilities can add additional functionality such as analytics, field installation and maintenance options, distribution automation, consumer engagement and other advanced AMI functionality.
With its predictable cost model allows utilities to deploy advanced technology and services at their own pace, whether they are looking for surgical deployments or a complete system upgrade. It allows utilities to receive faster access to the full breadth and depth of Itron’s products and services, and capitalize on Itron’s robust security and advanced monitoring capabilities.
“Itron launched Itron TOTAL to simplify the way in which we offer smart grid and AMI solutions to our customers,” said Jeff Carkhuff, vice president of global product management for electricity at Itron. “Itron TOTAL is yet another way that we are helping utilities be more resourceful so they can better manage energy and water.”