Itron Launches Itron Mobile, Transforms Data Collection Using Smart Mobile Devices
October 11 2016 - 8:45AM
Business Wire
Accurate, flexible and connected mobile data
collection solution raises the bar for utility efficiency and
productivity
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), a world-leading technology and
services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and
water, announced today the launch of its Itron Mobile solution, a
full mobile data collection and field asset
management solution designed to transform utility field
operations. With the solution, utilities can use the Itron Mobile
app on the device of their choice – including smartphones, tablets
and laptops – for automated meter reading and manual data
collection, all in a flexible, affordable and powerful system. The
solution is available in North America and will be available in
other regions in the near future. It enables utilities to improve
the productivity and efficiency of their mobile workforce while
also enhancing employee safety. The solution was developed in
collaboration with Itron Idea Labs, an organization within Itron
that accelerates business innovation.
Itron Mobile builds on Itron’s decades of experience providing
manual and automated metering reading technologies. The solution
provides new capabilities, including the ability to capture
photographs as a part of the meter-reading process and utilize
cloud-based maps on all devices to display route and meter data.
Meter readers can always be connected, which allows supervisors to
manage their mobile workforce remotely and easily reassign work.
Data collection is highly accurate with thorough and proven read
validation, which ensures accurate bills and satisfied customers.
Itron Mobile also improves safety with multiple methods to warn
employees of hazards, including audible and vibration warnings.
The flexible solution features several configuration options and
can run on nearly any mobile platform, including Android, Apple iOS
and Windows 10. Itron Mobile is integrated with Itron’s Field
Collection System (FCS) for configuration and route management. The
Itron Mobile app collects reads using the powerful MC3 radio for
drive-by operations and the new handheld Itron Mobile Radio for
walk-by operations.
“As a pioneer and leader in mobile data collection, Itron has a
deep understanding of our utility customers’ data collection needs.
As smart devices become more common in the workplace, we wanted to
extend our expertise to these platforms,” said Wendy Lohkamp,
senior director of solutions marketing for Software & Services
at Itron. “It is our job to make our customers’ jobs easier. With
Itron Mobile, we are enabling data to be captured in ways that
weren’t possible before, making field operations more
efficient.”
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company
dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide
comprehensive solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and
water. Our broad product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water
and thermal energy measurement devices and control technology;
communications systems; software; as well as managed and consulting
services. With thousands of employees supporting nearly 8,000
customers in more than 100 countries, Itron applies knowledge and
technology to better manage energy and water resources. Together,
we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
Itron® is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc. All third party
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herein does not suggest or imply any relationship between Itron and
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Itron, Inc.Vice President, Global Marketing and Public
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