What is the Smart Grid and Can It Save Energy?
The power industry continues to buzz with talk of the Smart Grid, but not all parties agree on what the Smart Grid is. Read the first in a series of articles detailing Itron's take on the Smart Grid.

Itron and Silver Spring Networks Establish Partnership
Technology integration extends OpenWay® AMI platform to support IP-based smart grid networking.

Last Chance: Upcoming Webinar to Highlight ZigBee® and
its Role in Energy Management
Sales of ZigBee wireless network chip sets grew several hundred percent between 2004 and 2007. Read about an upcoming webinar where you can learn more about this fast-growing technology and its role in energy management.

Advanced Metering Enables More Flexible Payment Options
Core functionality for advanced metering includes smart meters, two-way communication networks and remote service switches. In concert, these three features allow utilities to implement more flexible payment options, including prepayment.

Not a Sheriff in Mayberry, but at Least an
Authority Figure in Raleigh
As an operations lead for Itron's MV-90 xi support group, and die-hard Andy Griffith fan, Lynn Burnette brings a certain charm to the workplace each day.