Itron, Inc. announced the availability of Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Utilities can now more easily take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform to host Itron?s data management product. IEE MDM provides utilities with a leading, future-proof solution for hosting data from its smart electric meters as well as other endpoints and sensors.

Further benefits of IEE MDM including: Real-time data collection: Near real-time data is securely collected and available to the utility and end customer. With real-time data, both utilities and customers benefit from an enhanced customer experience and confidence in the quality and accuracy of the data they are viewing. IEE MDM stores and manages support of millions of electric meters in one centralized location leading to increased quality of data.

Meter data quality and validation: IEE MDM uses rigorous calculations to supply accurate billing information to meet business operation needs, scaling to meet the needs of utilities both large and small. Built-in reporting and analytics: Quickly analyzes terabytes of information to find operational anomalies. Turns those analytics into actionable insights with advanced reporting options.

Enhanced operational efficiencies: Reduced field costs through on-demand reading capabilities and two-way remote connect and disconnect. Improved customer satisfaction: Customers can access timely data information to help speed up and resolve customer issues quickly, helping to create streamlined energy-saving efforts.