About Us
SmartSynch is the only provider of standard, IP-communicating, end-to-end smart grid solutions leveraging cellular networks for the utility industry, enabling the evolution of efficient, scalable communications.
Our technology is changing the industry, affording utilities the ability to communicate and interact with any device on the grid, regardless of the type or level of network, metering technology or head-end system. SmartSynch’s IP-based solutions are capable of delivering grid intelligence to and from any device.
Our products and services include SmartMeters and GridRouters that immediately IP-enable the grid, software solutions and a host of professional services for utilities and their customers, as well as clean-tech companies, universities and government agencies in need of remote communications and control functionality for products ranging from solar panels to plug-in hybrid vehicles. SmartSynch has simplified deployments for over 130 major North American utilities, while enabling their clean-energy initiatives and delivering greater returns on resources.
The SmartSynch platform is built on truly open industry standards and leverages cellular networks, already built to a massive scale with billions of users around the world. This model allows many partners to join SmartSynch in building a complete smart grid ecosystem.
Vision
We create extraordinary value for our customers by providing innovative Smart Grid solutions that leverage cellular networks.
History
- Founded in 1998
- First advanced meter using public wireless launched in 2000
- Largest C&I smart metering provider in North America
- 130+ utility customers
- Strategic relationships with cellular partners AT&T, Rogers, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon and C Spire
- Awarded ~95% of smart metering business in California as a result of 2001 energy crisis
- Provide majority of data for second-largest Demand Response program in North America (all C&I customers)
Innovation
- 1st Digital Public Wireless Smart Meter in the World (2000)
- 1st ANSI GPRS Smart Meter in the World (2004)
- 1st ANSI Residential GPRS Smart Meter in the World (Jan 2007)
- 1st to use ultracapacitor technology
- Won M2M Magazine’s Value Chain Gold Award
- Won the Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award
