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iTegno
GSM/GPRS Modems Enable Automated Meter Reading Application in Thailand
Singapore,
26 May 2008
iWOW,
a provider of
wireless communications solutions for the Machine-to-Machine market,
and Samart Group, an integrated technological service provider,
announced that Samart has selected iTegno GSM/GPRS modem to empower
EDMI's electronic metering device for the Provincial Electricity
Authority (PEA), Thailand. iTegno GSM/GPRS modem with EDMI Mk6N meter
will be part of the solution for Samart to enable PEA to read their
electric meters remotely.
The
iTegno GSM/GPRS modem uses a RJ-45 interface to communicate with
the Mk6N meter. The GSM/GPRS communication system enables continuous
and reliable data transmission between the metering device and the
central reporting system. This will allow customers to have real-time
checks and retrieval of information from the meter whenever there is an
enquiry. The new implementation will reduce the time lag in data
collection, and help customers streamline their business processes and
system reporting.
iMOP
can be configured to send periodic reports, providing real time
information and enabling
enterprise managers to make decisions that reduce risks and improve
their business processes. An
alert in the form of SMS or data packet (via TCP socket or CSD) will be
sent when a user-defined
event occurs. For example, an alert will be sent to the fleet manager
when a vehicle has moved out
of its predefined area. iMOP also enables remote controlling by
executing commands and queries
from authenticated incoming SMS and TCP Socket.
Samart
Telcoms will be the first to introduce this techology to supply the
complete wireless Automated Meter Reading (AMR) solution to PEA in
Thailand. 30,000 units of the AMR solution will be deployed in 73
provinces in Thailand.
"We are very pleased to work with iWOW, whose strengths include its
expertise and knowledge in the M2M industry," said Mr Prasitchai
Veerayuttwilai, Executive Vice President of Samart Telcoms PCL., an ICT
company of Samart Group. "Their understanding of our requirement
together with the higly-proven performance of iTegno modems have made
this collaboration a great success."
"iWOW's
GSM/GPRS modem was part of key technologies offered by EDMI's AMR
System to allow remote access to meters," said Mr K.M. Lee, Managing
Director of EDMI.
"Samart
Telcoms and EDMI are important partners to iWOW and we are proud to be
chosen by them in this major AMR initiative for Thailand," said
Mr Lee Yao Chiang, CEO of iWOW Connections Pte Ltd. "AMR is one of the
key focus areas for our wireless communication solutions. iTegno
GSM/GPRS modem provides a cost effective solution, which makes it
ideally suited for large volume deployment in both the idustrial and
consumer segments."
About
Samart Group
Samart
Group commits to offer a comprehensive range of technological products
and services. With over 20 affliates operated, its major 3 companies
are listed in The Stock Exchange of Thailand notably, Samart
Corporation PCL., Samart Telcoms PCL. and Samart I-mobile PCL..
The business is divided into 3 lines of business i.e. ICT
Solutions, Mobile Multimedia and Technology-related business. For more
information, please visit www.samtel.com.
About
EDMI
EDMI
Ltd designs and manufactures smart electricity revenue meters and
software solutions which are used by electricity distribution and
generation companies around the world. Its products are also widely
used in sub-metering and energy management systems.
Its
innovative and quality products are accredited to the latest
internationsl quality standards and supported by a network of customer
service centers in Asean, Asia, Australasia and Europe. For more
information, visit www.edmi-meters.com.
About
iWOW Connections Pte Ltd
Singapore-based
iWOW Connections Pte Ltd (iWOW) specialises in wireless communication
solutions
in GSM, GPRS, and 3G technologies, with key focus on the
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market. It
designs, manufactures, and markets an extensive wireless connectivity
product line, including
modules and modems, to the M2M market. The highly scalable embedded
modules and ready-to-use
modems address the needs of emerging M2M market and are now deployed
globally in a wide array
of applications from mobile computing, automotive, fleet management,
smart phones, emergency
services, healthcare, information system, security & surveillance,
automated meter reading, industrial
systems, vending & retail, traffic control and fixed telephony. For
more information, please visit
www.iwow.com.sg
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