Itron Inc. (ITRI 73.24, +0.54, +0.75%) and Tropos Networks announced today an agreement to jointly develop products for the utility market including an integrated network solution. The joint solution will allow utilities to extend their smart grid foundation into a comprehensive, privately owned broadband network for utility applications. This aligns with the larger goal of the partnership, which is to simplify utility smart grid deployment and management while laying the foundation for additional smart grid applications.
via Itron and Tropos Partner to Strengthen Smart Grid Communications – MarketWatch.
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