To enhance its smart metering product, Siemens has chosen Digi X-Grid Solutions, an extended grid that enables real-time, IP-based monitoring and control of home energy devices. The solution integration was introduced to the market during the recent Metering Europe 2011 in Amsterdam.

Siemens reports that its Automated Metering and Information System (AMIS) devices are now connected to the iDigi Device Cloud via the Digi ConnectPort X Wireless M-Bus gateway, creating an IP-based solution that will deliver precise energy usage information, which can be augmented by integrating ZigBee connectivity.

Peter Hanak, Siemens Project Manager, explains, “After Digi launched the ConnectPort X Wireless M-Bus gateway family in Europe last year, we approached them to work with us to integrate the Digi technology into our existing Smart Grid Metering infrastructure. Previously, our communications link was designed purely as a conduit for delivering billing and grid information directly to utility company’s IT systems, not to consumers. Our collaboration with Digi has enhanced our energy service offering by adding a second IP-based, real-time communication channel to our system designed to communicate directly with customers.”

Frederic Luu, Vice-President of Asia and EMEA Sales and Marketing, adds: “Our partnership with Siemens further consolidates Digi’s position as a leader in Smart Energy innovation. Our focus is on providing utility providers and consumers with the technology they need to monitor and manage energy use - empowering them with consumption information.”

Existing Siemens AMIS installations can be upgraded with the energy management enhancement and Digi’s X-Grid is fully scalable and ready for both pilots and large-scale roll-outs.

Digi International develops products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the Web.

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