Overview

Together with Itron and our partners, Microsoft offers information technology solutions to address operational requirements common to all utilities around the world. These technologies integrate components for generation, supply, delivery, sales, service, and regulatory compliance in the power and utilities industry. Microsoft is committed to solutions which empower utilities by enhancing interactions among co-workers, customers, vendors and regulators across the utility value chain. These enhanced relationships increase efficiencies at every level of the utility operation to deliver innovative services, implement best-practice operations and enhance planning. As utilities add new devices to the grid and incorporate new data sets to their operational capabilities, Microsoft offers technologies that are interoperable with existing investments and future innovations through adherence to industry standards.