AMI UTILITY MARKET: MAJOR ACQUISITION PROPELS SENSUS TO THE FOREFRONT

摘要

Ever since Sensus Metering Systems acquired Advanced Metering Data Systems (AMDS) earlier this year, the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) industry has watched Sensus make a serious play to be the leading AMI provider. That's due in large part to Sensus' immediate success in capturing major contracts featuring FlexNet - an AMI system with international appeal that functions across the electricity, gas and water industries. FlexNet is a radio frequency fixed network utility meter reading system designed to increase meter reading efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and enhance customer service. FlexNet offers both two-way and one-way fixed-based monitoring for up to 770 km{sub}2 of coverage, depending on terrain, from one network tower. The patented technology allows for Internet-based programming of the network and meter endpoints. And the system is scalable to accommodate growth of a utility.