Metering, Billing/CRM 22 - 24 September 2008; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; RAI Convention centre
The largest utility event on metering, billing and CRM
Conference programme
Meet the Sponsors

Synergy would like to thank the following sponsors:

PLATINUM SPONSOR



The Smart Energy Alliance combines deep industry experience with a broad understanding of technology solutions from Capgemini, Cisco Systems, GE Energy, Hewlett-Packard Company, Intel and Oracle Corporation to accelerate adoption of new technologies in the utility industry worldwide. For more information on the Smart Energy Alliance, visit http://www.smart-energy-alliance.com


GOLD SPONSORS



ADD GRUP with its head office in the Republic of Moldova designs, develops, implements and supports hardware and software for remote meter reading systems. Company has a branchy distributor network in Eastern and Western Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia. Number of employees of in the head company is 300 people with more than 100 people working in R&D department.
The history of ADD GRUP dates back to 1992. Between 1992 and 1998 company works on different projects the main being the solution for the tariffication of the telephony conversations. In 1998 ADD GRUP started ADDAX IMS, AMI solution for electricity, gas, water, heat and street lighting. ADDAX IMS is based on reliable communications over LV and MV power lines. The percentage of data successfully received by the Data Management Centre is 99.9%. System supports data transmission on long distances and communication in two directions. The newest version of the ADDAX IMS is based on the use of OFDM modulation.
OFDM allows integration of TCP/IP protocol which makes the system more interoperable, gives 100 times higher data transmission rates in comparison with FSK and much higher steadiness for the network noises. For more information on ADD Grup, visit http://www.addgrup.com





EnergyICT® is a global leader in providing Smart Metering, Smart Grid and Energy Management Solutions. EnergyICT® recognizes the significance of having an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective Meter Data Management system that can collect, store, and process large volumes of meter data required by today’s energy markets. To that end, EnergyICT®‘s flagship MDM software EIServer®, provides utilities with a secure, modern platform that serves as the foundation for all meter data collection, processing, and distribution. EnergyICT®’s high-tech RTU+® Server data concentrator allows utilities to optimize the implementation of various AMI technologies by bringing the power of EIServer® inside the "Smarter Grid". For more information, visit http://www.energyict.com



KPN provides high-quality telephone, Internet and television services and products and is an all-round provider of ICT services. Consumers in the Netherlands take fixed and mobile telephony, Internet and TV from KPN. Business customers use our entire array of innovative and reliable services. They include everything from telephony, Internet and data traffic/management all the way through to the management of ICT services. Recently KPN extended it's ICT-services with (tailer made) smart metering solutions. KPN is offering these solutions in cooperation with Telenor Cinclus AS. Telenor Cinclus is a supplier of cinclus technology - a total solution for smart meter reading and provides everything from the physical meter reading equipment and communication equipment in the household, to operating the system over it's own platform. For more information, please visit: www.kpn.com (search word: Smart Metering)




Landis+Gyr is the leading provider of integrated energy management solutions tailored to energy company needs. With a global presence and a reputation for quality and innovation, Landis+Gyr is unique in its ability to deliver true end-to-end advanced metering solutions. Today, the Company offers the broadest portfolio of products and services in the electricity metering industry, and is paving the way for the next generation of smart grid. With annualized sales of more than US$1.25 billion, Landis+Gyr operates in 30 countries across five continents, and employs over 5,000 people with the sole mission of helping the world manage energy better. For more information on Landis+Gyr, visit http://www.landisgyr.com/europe




SILVER SPONSORS



Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, committed to delivering innovation. Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. Its homepage is http://www.accenture.com




Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com




Atos Origin is one of the world’s leading international information technology services companies. Its business is turning client vision into results through the application of consulting, systems integration and managed operations. The company’s annual revenues total more than €5.8 billion and it employs over 50,000 people in 40 countries. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international blue-chip companies across all sectors. Atos Origin is listed on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. For more information on Atos Origin, visit http://www.atosorigin.com



Cinterion Wireless Modules was founded in June 2008 when Siemens spun off its highly successful Wireless Modules business unit. The company specializes in wireless machine-to-machine communication (M2M). Cinterion offers a broad portfolio of innovative products for the metering sector. Cinterion also offers a range of comprehensive services. Its M2M One business unit provides all-around M2M solutions. The company has approx. 450 employees around the world and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. For more information on Cinterion, visit http://www.cinterion.com



A world leader in advanced metering infrastructure, integrated metering, and utilization solutions to the gas, electricity and water industries, Elster's systems and solutions reflect over 170 years of knowledge and experience in measuring precious resources and energy. Elster has delivered over 1.5 million smart metering devices worldwide with systems located in North America, Europe, Central America, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean. Elster provides solutions and advanced technologies to help utilities more easily, efficiently and reliably obtain and use advanced metering intelligence to improve customer service, enhance operational efficiency, and increase revenues. Elster's AMI solutions enable utilities to cost-effectively generate, deliver, manage, and conserve the life-essential resources of gas, electricity, and water.  Elster has over 7500 staff and operations in 38 countries in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. for more information on Elster, visit www.elster.com




As a leading IT systems integrator Ferranti provides specialized quality IT solutions and services for the energy/utilities market. MECOMS is the reference ERP-CRM solution to empower Energy, Water & Utility Companies. MECOMS is a modular, scalable and highly flexible solution that supports the meter-to-cash processes for different market players.
MECOMS, as a Microsoft Dynamics AX vertical with a strong in-depth industry focus, makes a difference in the market - streamlining your business processes such as financial management, metering, contract management, CRM, billing and cash collection. For more information on Ferranti and MECOMS, visit www.ferranti.bewww.mecoms.biz




Netinium® provides state-of-the-art smart metering solutions utilities need to face today's challenges. Netinium® Meter Information Manager™ provides secure access to multi-vendor/multi-utility smart meter infrastructures. Unified vendor-agnostic services enable direct integration with utility business processes. This unique concept provides a dramatic reduction of IT-complexity and mitigates the risks utilities face with ever changing IT-landscapes, legislations and metering technologies. Netinium® interacts directly with ESB’s or SOA layers and provides an open, future proof solution for smart metering today and smart grids of tomorrow. For more information on Netinium, visit http://www.netinium.com



Motorola M2M Wireless Modules offer innovative technology and rugged hardware, to meet the specific needs of the M2M Market. Designed with a single form factor supporting various technologies including GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA 1x, iDen, Wi-Fi, GPS, Motorola eliminates the need to redesign. Motorola, a wireless pioneer, with over 80 years expertise, is committed to provide its customers top quality products and devoted assistance. From design to implementation, Motorola enables fast integration into M2M applications, thus allowing its customers to improve their business, while reducing costs. For more information on Motorola, visit http://www.motorola.com/m2m




Powel develops smart metering software that is helping utilities better manage their operations. Powel’s scalable platform enables head-end and meter data management functions within a secure communication environment. Powel is committed to delivering an interoperable and flexible software platform that helps to simplify integration with any other systems, communications and meter hardware. Powel’s solutions include all the capabilities that electric, gas, heat, water utilities and metering companies need to deploy large-scale smart metering initiatives. With more than ten years of experience implementing smart metering programs, Powel is delivering software and expertise you can count on. For more information on Powel, visit http://www.powel.com



TailorMade is Scandinavia’s leading provider of billing services and solutions. We have valuable experiences from the Telecom industry within the billing domain to minimise costs and improve flexibility of utility billing. TailorMade deliver billing solutions both based on traditional software model and as a managed service. TailorMade can optimise your revenues and lower you costs. For more information, visit http://www.tailormade.com


BRONZE SPONSORS 



Business Process Management Suite (BPMS)
Faster, Better Business Process Automation and empowers business and IT to work together
To be truly nimble, organizations must continuously create, manage, and adapt their business processes—no easy task with traditional approaches to business process management (BPM). Cordys empowers you to automate your business processes faster and better than anyone else by giving you complete control over building and managing your composite applications.

Cordys offers innovative technology, unique approach to BPM, dedication to excellence and value-added partnerships and support services, which enables us to meet the needs of leading customers across a broad range of industries, including financial services, energy, manufacturing, telecom, insurance, entertainment, healthcare, technology, and more. For more information on Cordys, visit http://www.cordys.com



Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in more than 175 countries utilize our network equipment and 40 percent of all mobile calls are made through our systems. We are one of the few companies worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication standards. Through our Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications joint venture we offer a range of mobile devices, including those supporting multimedia applications and other services allowing richer communication. We invest heavily in R&D and actively promote open standards and systems. Also reflecting our ongoing commitment to technological leadership, we have one of the industry's most comprehensive intellectual property portfolio containing over 23,000 patents. Our origins date back to 1876. The parent company is Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (company registration number 556016-0680). Our headquarters are located, and the Board of Directors is seated, in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information and contact data, visit http://www.ericsson.com




GÖRLITZ is the turn-key solution partner for smart metering systems and energy data management. The tools for energy metering in hard- and software, intelligent meters, a broad range of smart metering devices and the software system EDW3000 for automatic meter management (AMM) are distributed through a network of affiliates and partners in Europe. The solutions fit for grid operators, metering service providers and ESCO´s in the electricity, gas, water, and heating sectors of multi-utilities, municipalities and industrial users. For more information please visit http://www.goerlitz.com





SITRONICS Telecom Solutions, Czech Republic develops and produces high-end communications equipment and ICT systems with proven performance and reliability. The company provides business-transforming AMI solutions for utilities. The UTILIS Metering Suite, an AMI enterprise application system from SITRONICS Telecom Solutions, features real-time remote data reading and service control and a range of network quality, network management, revenue assurance and customer care functions. For more information, visit http://www.sitronicsts.com





 


 

 
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