Itron, Inc., an innovating how utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced the launch of its Gen6™ network platform and the latest release of its UtilityIQ® (UIQ) application suite, marking the next evolution of Itron’s proven Intelligent Connectivity portfolio. With this launch, Itron extends cellular connectivity, both public and private, to the endpoint alongside mesh under UtilityIQ, enabling cross-device and cross-vendor distributed intelligence (DI) interoperability. The Gen6 platform also features new battery-powered mesh technology for gas and water devices. Together, the Gen6 network platform and UtilityIQ application suite combine Itron’s industry-leading technologies to form a single, open platform that will support a broad ecosystem of equipment vendors.
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“Enabling even greater flexibility and interoperability, our Gen6 network platform and UtilityIQ application suite allows utilities and cities to develop telecom strategies that can evolve as needed over decades without extensive IT or integration costs,” said John Marcolini, senior vice president of Networked Solutions at Itron. “At Itron, we understand the complex challenges utilities face and recognize that technology needs vary based on geography and specific use cases. Combining Itron’s technologies and industry standards into a single platform, and making this capability accessible to more partners, creates an opportunity for greater returns on investment and futureproofing of infrastructure investments.”