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Landis+Gyr and MicroEJ Develop Next-generation Smart Meter App OS Platform

MicroEJ | January 23, 2023 | Read time : 01:47 min

MicroEJ, the leader in software containers for embedded devices and IoT, and Landis+Gyr, a global pioneer in energy management technology, recently announced their collaboration to broaden the app development environment for the next generation of smart meters. This partnership lays the digital groundwork for a more efficient and sustainable energy management system.

Using innovative software containerization, MicroEJ provides an app operating system for Landis+Gyr's Revelo® meters. Revelo's waveform sampling technology makes it a highly accurate sensor and enables software applications for grid-edge decision-making.

Consumer expectations for personalized, fast, and secure energy management require utility providers to maximize customer service capabilities. On the MicroEJ platform, Revelo supports grid and consumer applications that optimize grid management and improve consumer engagement through:

Grid-facing applications enhance grid resiliency and reliability
End-user usage monitoring with appliance-level granularity ensures an improved consumer experience
Assistance with the integration and monitoring of distributed energy resources

Fred Rivard, CEO of MicroEJ, said, "MICROEJ VEE flagship software containers power the digital transformation of future-proof energy meters to an unprecedented level, enhancing services and energy management over the life of a smart meter. This turnkey solution supports the customization and personalization of smart meter applications to address new consumer needs, thereby achieving a sustainable and cost-effective platform for future development."

(Source- Business Wire)

About MicroEJ

MicroEJ is a software provider of cost-effective embedded and IoT device solutions. The company focuses on supplying device manufacturers with security products in markets where software applications need compact size, high performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effective development. As of now, over 120 companies with over 100 million sold products have chosen MicroEJ to design electronic product applications for various industries, including healthcare, smart homes, wearables, industrial automation, telecommunications, retail, smart cities, building automation, transportation, etc. The company's vision is to bring the capabilities of mobile operating systems - iOS and Android to every electronic device, connected or not. Besides, it aims to participate in the digitalization of the world.

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