- In March 2024, Amperon, an AI-driven utility and energy analytics firm, announced its re-platforming onto Microsoft Azure, enhancing its technological capabilities for the energy sector. This transition enables Amperon to leverage Azure's robust cloud infrastructure, facilitating advanced data analytics and AI applications. As a result, utilities can gain deeper insights into energy consumption patterns, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimize their operational strategies in a rapidly evolving energy landscape
- In March 2024, Ascend Analytics, a prominent provider of energy transition analytics solutions, secured a significant growth investment led by Rubicon Technology Partners. This investment aims to expand Ascend's suite of innovative analytics tools, enabling utilities and energy providers to navigate the complexities of the energy transition. The enhanced analytics solutions will help clients make data-driven decisions, optimize energy resources, and achieve sustainability goals effectively
- In September 2022, Itron and SmartThings joined forces to deliver comprehensive energy analytics solutions to the utility sector, focusing on carbon reduction initiatives. By leveraging Itron’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions alongside SmartThings’ energy services, the collaboration aims to provide actionable insights and optimize energy management for utilities. This partnership underscores the commitment of both companies to promote sustainable energy practices and enhance operational efficiency
- In July 2020, HEXStream and Disaster Tech formed a strategic partnership to offer innovative emergency solutions tailored for the utility sector. This collaboration utilizes Disaster Tech’s comprehensive data aggregation platform to enhance decision-making capabilities for utilities during critical situations. By integrating advanced analytics and real-time data, the partnership aims to improve emergency response strategies, ensure system resilience, and support utilities in navigating unforeseen challenges effectively
- In May 2020, Itron and EDMI collaborated to launch the SMETS2 Gas Meter in the U.K., a move that significantly advanced smart metering capabilities and strengthened the adoption of energy and utility analytics across the region. This innovation enabled utilities and cities to gain more accurate, real-time insights into energy and water usage, thereby accelerating digital transformation in the U.K. utility sector and contributing to the broader growth of the analytics market
