Detectent Joins eMeter’s Alliance Program

Detectent and eMeter®, A Siemens Business, Partner to Offer Interoperable Solutions to Advance eMeter’s Smart Grid Ecosystem

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Detectent today announced they are joining the eMeter^® Alliance Program as an Integrated Meter Data Management Technology and Developer Partner. Together, Detectent and eMeter, A Siemens Business, will develop and sell integrated revenue protection solutions for utility smart grid systems.

“We are pleased to be partnering with eMeter to help utilities maximize their Smart Grid investment by leveraging our advanced analytics capabilities”

The eMeter Alliance Program empowers eMeter’s partners with the tools and support necessary to integrate their solutions with the EnergyIP^® Platform and certified Applications.

"We are pleased to be partnering with eMeter to help utilities maximize their Smart Grid investment by leveraging our advanced analytics capabilities,” said Michael Madrazo, CEO of Detectent. “Integration of our robust analytic applications and solutions with the EnergyIP Platform and Application suite brings significant value and new possibilities to existing eMeter-Detectent customers as well as future customers.”

eMeter’s integrated Smart Grid partner ecosystem provides utilities with pre-tested and certified interoperable Smart Grid solutions based on industry standards and best practices, accelerating time-to-value for our customers. As part of the ecosystem, partners gain access to a suite of web services and support including API’s, sample code, demo software licenses and testing programs. eMeter also puts its support desk and technical expertise at partners’ full disposal. Additionally, eMeter’s global network of utility customers can continue to build on their EnergyIP investment, driving value and results to their organizations and customers.

“Leveraging Detectent’s revenue protection application with the eMeter EnergyIP Platform provides reduced costs and risks for utilities,” said Shannon Amerman, Vice President of Alliances at eMeter, A Siemens Business. “Utilities will be able to integrate Advance Metering, Customer Information, Geographic Information, and other systems once and simply turn on high-value applications when their businesses are ready.”

About Detectent

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Detectent is the leading provider of cutting-edge Customer Analytic solutions that maximize the value of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and traditional metering systems. Detectent helps North American utilities drive higher customer satisfaction, greater revenue and more effective customer programs. The company’s solutions help utilities better understand their customers’ energy end-usage points, ensure accurate billing, curtail theft and maximize customer program participation and benefit. Detectent’s offerings are scalable to any size of utility and apply to electricity, gas and water services for residential, commercial and industrial customers. To learn more, visit the Detectent website at www.detectent.com.

About eMeter, A Siemens Business

eMeter, A Siemens Business provides essential software that enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of Smart Grid. Leading utilities worldwide depend on eMeter Smart Grid management software to reduce operational costs, improve customer service, and drive energy efficiency. With the most large-scale deployments in the industry and strategic partnerships with Accenture, IBM, and SAP, eMeter has built a reputation for unparalleled expertise that ensures customer success. For more information visit: www.emeter.com.