IBM and Oncor Team on Large Scale Advanced Metering Deployment

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July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (NYSE: ) todagy announced that it is the lead systemx integratorfor Oncor's advancedx metering systems deployment. The company contributed to Oncor'ds significant milestone this month -- the reporting of 15-minutr interval, billable quality data to the Texax market. Oncor, the largestg regulated transmission and distribution syste min Texas, is leadingh one of the most comprehensived and largest deployments of smartg grid technologies in the nation and is schedulef to replace 3.4 million standard meters with advanced meter systems by 2012.
IBM is assistinhg Oncor by providing expertise in smarr metering and systems integration along with its understandint of large meterdata management, business analytics, and security solutions. "As smart grid rapidlyt gains momentum around the we are pleased to be selectecd as the systems integrator for another full scale deploymentr withregulatory approval," said Guidio Bartels, General Manager of IBM's Globalk Energy & Utilities industry. "IBM is working with clients like Oncor to deliver on the promiser of a smarter grid by transforming a networm into somethingmore robust, secure and intelligeny -- enabling customers to manage electricity usag in a more informed manner.
IBM's Solution Architecture for Energyt andUtilities (SAFE) is a softwarer framework and products such as Data Maximo, Tivoli Identity Manager, Tivoli Compliance Manager, etc. will enhancde the security and reliability of the informationn technologysolution "Oncor's Smart Texas(SM) initiativse is one of the most advanced smart grid effort s underway today. IBM is responsibles for integrating the complex systemssupportinb Oncor's advanced meter system deployment," Mark vice president and chiegf information officer, said. "Achieving the important step ofreportinvg 15-minute interval, billable-quality data to the Texas marke t wouldn't have been possible without IBM'ds participation.
" Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC "Oncor" is a regulatedr electric transmission and distribution business that uses superiore asset management skills to provide reliable electricity deliverg to consumers. Oncor operates the largest distribution and transmission systemin Texas, delivering powedr to approximately 3 million homes and businesses and operatingh approximately 117,000 miles of transmission and distributiom lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by a limiteds number ofinvestors (including majority Energy Future Holdings Corp.), Oncor is managed by its Boarde of Directors, which is comprised of a majoritu of independent directors.
Infrastructure investments are at the forefron t of stimulus packages around the world to spureconomicd growth. Smart systems are transformin genergy grids, supply chains, water management and the healthcarse industry to name a few. Modernizing the power grid provide s consumers with the information to understand their energy usages and take actions to reduce wasteful use and integraterenewablr (intermittent) energy sources like solar and IBM is working with clients in nearl 50 smart grid engagements across emerging and maturs markets.
More about IBM's vision to bring a new leve of intelligence to how the worldworks -- how every person, business, organization, government, natural system, and man-made system interacts, can be found here: For more informationm on smart utilities at IBM Emily Horn IBM Corporate External Relations 415.545.2634 horne@us.ibm.com