Research and Markets: The Smart Meter Technology Value Chain (Strategic Focus) for 2009 Includes a Full Analysis of the Current Performance of Technologies
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DUBLIN--(Business Wire)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b77e8c/the_smart_meter_te) has announced the addition of the "The Smart Meter Technology Value Chain (Strategic Focus)" report to their offering. This report looks at the advanced metering infrastructure value chain. It covers what is driving utilities to adopt smart meter technology, what technology makes up the infrastructure, how the technology benefits a utility, key players in the ecosystem and the competitive landscape for these players. Scope * Discusses the drivers for adoption of smart metering technologies in Western Europe and North America * Provides insight into what technologies comprise advanced metering infrastructure * Describes how different utilities will benefit from different elements of the smart metering infrastructure * Provides recommendations for technology vendors and services companies Highlights of this title A full analysis of the current performance of technologies is included, as well as Datamonitor's opinion on future take up of the various technologies underpinning advanced metering infrastructure. The geographic and utility-specific drivers for adoption are detailed in length, providing insight into what technologies will be adopted where and for what reason. Key reasons to purchase this title * Gain a deep insight into the advanced metering infrastructure * Understand why utilities are adopting advanced metering infrastructure technologies * Learn where the current bottlenecks lie in advanced metering infrastructure Key Topics Covered: * Overview * Key Messages * Market Opportunity * Scope of report * Ageing electricity infrastructure is based on centralized generation * Mismatches in the settlement process * AMI, as a part of the smart grid, can address many of the current industry pressures * There are many factors that drive the type of AMI and smart grid investment * AMI is more likely to gain funding than other capital projects * Not all AMI roll outs are driven by logical decision-making * The drivers for adoption varies across geographies * To gain full functional benefit of AMI, much of a utilities back office and applications need upgrading * The recession and subsequent economic stimulus package have both caused delays to AMI investments in the United States * Meter functionality is diverse * Technological innovation is only a temporary differentiator among meter manufacturers * The frequency of meter readings will drive huge investment in data center hardware * Communications * Home area network communications * Wide area network - transmitting meter data to the utility * The functionality of MDM systems varies from supplier to supplier * MDM systems are all adaptations of products designed for different applications * All MDM systems are struggling with scalability issues * Beyond the MDM * Customer Impact: The Benefits of AMI * Customer side * Improved customer visibility of energy use * Competitive Landscape * Services companies should focus on the customer side for AMI-driven opportunities * APPENDIX * List of Figures For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b77e8c/the_smart_meter_te Source: Datamonitor Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager, press@researchandmarkets.com U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 Copyright Business Wire 2009
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