Under the terms of deal, the two firms will provide smart metering solutions that deliver key data required to develop active relationships with end-consumers for utilities across the region.
The team aims to create smart energy networks to manage large amounts of data so that opportunities for efficient grid and energy consumption management, as well as seamless integration of micro-generated, renewable energy sources can be realized.
Landis+Gyr Middle East managing director Rajiv Sawhney said: "Ericsson’s expertise complements our own, allowing us to expand our smart products and services into the Middle East, thereby empowering utility providers with our ever-evolving, future-proof services portfolio."
Ericsson Middle East and East Africa region president Rafiah Ibrahim said: "In partnership with Landis+Gyr, we are able to deliver smart solutions to the energy sector, allowing utility companies to improve energy consumption and to use connectivity for sustainability."
