Opelika Partners With The Motive Group to Deploy Smart Grid and Broadband Services
This will enable very low latency for Smart Grid applications now, and in the future, and will benefit Opelika Power Services electric customers beyond the foreseeable future.
"The utility industry is challenged with solving a critical national problem where supply cannot meet demand for energy without a major network transformation that enables more efficient use of our energy resources," says Jennifer McCain, co-founder of The Motive Group. "Smart Grid technology is an opportunity to modernize the electric system and can enable the delivery of modern broadband/triple play services to communities using the same network infrastructure."
This partnership will enable the city of Opelika to deploy advanced meter reading over fiber to each home and business in their service area, which reduces cost for truck rolls and provides real-time data energy usage. This allows for cost savings in how the city manages its utility going forward.
The City of Opelika recognized the positive impact adding broadband services to their community could have on economic development and also understands the importance of implementing operational efficiencies when adding new competitive services. To accelerate the deployment of the network, The Motive Group will help with the operational and organizational transformation necessary to ensure success. Some of the responsibilities of The Motive Group include construction management, overall project management, system Integration, public relations and marketing and development of cost allocation methodology.
"Fiber Optic infrastructure is a key component to Opelika's ability to deliver next generation electric, voice, video and ultra-high-speed data services to the citizens and businesses of Opelika," says Gary Fuller, Mayor of Opelika. "The data services alone are desperately needed to foster economic growth, generate revenues that pay for the advanced Smart Grid over time and enhance our education and healthcare systems. I'm very confident The Motive Group has all the expertise we need to help Opelika build and fully deploy our fiber network. We're excited about the future and what Fiber to the Home is going to mean for the future of our community."
About The Motive Group
With more than 100 years of combined experience in planning, funding and deploying critical advanced network infrastructure, the founders of The Motive Group are dedicated to helping communities move forward in the areas of Smart Grid and Broadband deployment. The Motive Group helps communities chart the path through efficient use of fiber optic systems. Our financial, technical, organizational and leadership expertise are unique and provide value to those wishing to prepare their organization and community for the future. To learn more, visit www.themotivegroup.com.
About Smart Grid and Broadband
A Smart Grid is a digitally enabled electrical grid that gathers, distributes and acts on information about the behavior of all participants (suppliers and consumers) in order to improve the efficiency, importance, reliability, economics and sustainability of electricity services. Roll-out of Smart Grid technology also implies a fundamental re-engineering of the electricity services industry, although typical usage of the term is focused on the technical infrastructure.
Contact: Jennifer McCain 205.876.5588
Source: The Motive Group
NEC and Wyless form Strategic M2M Service Partnership
Under this agreement, NEC will promote Wyless' advanced management software "Porthos(TM)" to mobile network operators and enterprises worldwide. In addition, NEC will add "Porthos(TM)" to its enhanced M2M CONNEXIVE solutions. This converged solution enables mobile network operators and enterprises to maximize user experience while minimizing their operating costs and optimizing their revenue from rapidly increasing M2M connectivity services. Furthermore, in return, Wyless will promote NEC's M2M CONNEXIVE solutions to its customers.
"This partnership with Wyless is an ideal opportunity to mutually extend our M2M business capabilities to customers throughout the world," said Mr. Shigeru Okuya, Vice President and Senior General Manager, NEC Corporation. "NEC is at the forefront of M2M and cloud technologies that require integrated network, IT and device technologies as well as inter-operable applications and device interfaces. NEC's CONNEXIVE solutions provide comprehensive control of M2M services and devices for a wide range of business fields."
"The benefits of this NEC/Wyless offering will provide MNO and Large Enterprise partners with both increased transparency and end to end solutions, allowing them to more effectively manage both the growth and risk of their M2M business," said Mr. Ryan Keefe, VP Global Business Development at Wyless. "We believe that the joint solution will offer the market a comprehensive suite of services that is unrivaled in the industry and we are looking forward to promoting our joint services with NEC."
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company's experience and global resources, NEC's advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society. For more information, please visit www.nec.com.
About Wyless
Wyless is a leading global M2M managed services provider. Its resilient platform, delivered in partnership with the world‟s largest network operators, provides secure, reliable communications with wireless devices in over 120 countries. Its powerful management tools offer real-time reporting and control over all devices connected to its network. For more information, please visit www.wyless.com.
NEC and Wyless form Strategic M2M Service Partnership
18 April 2012 - NEC Corporation and Wyless Inc., a leading provider of global machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless connectivity solutions and managed services, announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a strategic alliance to explore end-to-end M2M service opportunities.
Under this agreement, NEC will promote Wyless' advanced management software "Porthos(TM)" to mobile network operators and enterprises worldwide. In addition, NEC will add "Porthos(TM)" to its enhanced M2M CONNEXIVE solutions. This converged solution enables mobile network operators and enterprises to maximize user experience while minimizing their operating costs and optimizing their revenue from rapidly increasing M2M connectivity services. Furthermore, in return, Wyless will promote NEC's M2M CONNEXIVE solutions to its customers.
"This partnership with Wyless is an ideal opportunity to mutually extend our M2M business capabilities to customers throughout the world," said Mr. Shigeru Okuya, Vice President and Senior General Manager, NEC Corporation. "NEC is at the forefront of M2M and cloud technologies that require integrated network, IT and device technologies as well as inter-operable applications and device interfaces. NEC's CONNEXIVE solutions provide comprehensive control of M2M services and devices for a wide range of business fields."
"The benefits of this NEC/Wyless offering will provide MNO and Large Enterprise partners with both increased transparency and end to end solutions, allowing them to more effectively manage both the growth and risk of their M2M business," said Mr. Ryan Keefe, VP Global Business Development at Wyless. "We believe that the joint solution will offer the market a comprehensive suite of services that is unrivaled in the industry and we are looking forward to promoting our joint services with NEC."
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company's experience and global resources, NEC's advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society. For more information, please visit www.nec.com.
About Wyless
Wyless is a leading global M2M managed services provider. Its resilient platform, delivered in partnership with the world‟s largest network operators, provides secure, reliable communications with wireless devices in over 120 countries. Its powerful management tools offer real-time reporting and control over all devices connected to its network. For more information, please visit www.wyless.com.
Source: Wyless
