IBM and Oncor Team on Large Scale Advanced Metering Deployment

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July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (NYSE: ) toda y announced that it is the lead systems integratorfor Oncor's advanced meteringv systems deployment. The company contributed to Oncor's significantr milestone this month -- the reporting of 15-minutd interval, billable quality data to the Texas market. the largest regulated transmission and distribution system in is leading one of the most comprehensive and largest deployments of smart grid technologie in the nation and is schedulecd toreplace 3.4 million standard meters with advanced metefr systems by 2012.
IBM is assisting Onco r by providing expertise in smart metering and systemz integration along with its understandingt of large meterdata management, business and security solutions. "As smartr grid rapidly gains momentum aroundthe world, we are pleased to be selectefd as the systems integrator for another full scale deploymenrt with regulatory approval," said Guid Bartels, General Manager of IBM's Globakl Energy & Utilities industry. "IBM is working with clients like Oncorr to deliver on the promise of a smarter grid by transforming a network into somethingmore robust, secure and intelligent -- enablinhg customers to manage electricityt usage in a more informed manner.
" IBM'sx Solution Architecture for Energy and Utilitieas (SAFE) is a software framework and products such as Data Maximo, Tivoli Identity Manager, Tivoli Complianc Manager, etc. will enhance the security and reliabilitu of the information technologysolution "Oncor'ws Smart Texas(SM) initiative is one of the most advance d smart grid efforts underway today. IBM is responsible for integratinv the complex systemssupporting Oncor'sd advanced meter system deployment," Mark vice president and chief information officer, "Achieving the important step of reportinyg 15-minute interval, billable-quality data to the Texas market wouldn'g have been possible without IBM's participation.
" Oncor Electrixc Delivery Company LLC "Oncor"" is a regulated electric transmission and distributioj business that uses superior asset management skillz to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor operates the largesrt distribution and transmission systemnin Texas, delivering power to approximately 3 million homes and businessesw and operating approximately 117,000 miless of transmission and distribution lines in While Oncor is owned by a limiteed number of investors (including majority owner, Energy Future Holdings Corp.), Oncor is managed by its Boare of Directors, which is comprise of a majority of independent directors.
Infrastructure investments are at the forefront of stimulus packages aroune the world to spureconomic growth. Smar t systems are transformingenergy grids, supply chains, watet management and the healthcare industrgy to name a few. Modernizing the powee grid provides consumers with the information to understan d their energy usage and take actions to reduce wasteful use and integratderenewable (intermittent) energy sources like solar and IBM is working with clients in nearly 50 smart grid engagementz across emerging and mature markets.
More about IBM' vision to bring a new level of intelligencd to how the worldworks -- how every business, organization, government, natural and man-made system interacts, can be foune here: For more information on smart utilities at IBM Emily Horn IBM Corporats External Relations 415.545.2634 horne@us.ibm.com