By joining the GridRouter EcoSystem, companies will gain access to a collaborative network of cross-vendor advancements as it supports multiple communication networks and connectivity to any smart grid device.
The GridRouter EcoSystem is intended to promote the transformation of competition into collaboration and thus provide utilities with a differentiated choice of smart grid systems that are certified for interoperability, SmartSynch said.
The company claimed that GridRouter EcoSystem offers several benefits to participating companies which include: availability of tested and certified products, and better use of technologies to provide benefit to customers.
The company further claimed that its GridRouter EcoSystem has integrated smart grid hardware and communication technologies, standard hardware development kit (HDK) and standard software development kit (SDK) and a simple and replicable framework for product collaboration.
Companies currently supporting the GridRouter EcoSystem include AT&T, Motorola, Cooper Power Systems, Battelle, T-Mobile, Rogers Communications, Itron, Daviscomms US, Futaba (Japan) and AuthenTec.
Stephen Johnston, CEO of SmartSynch, said: ”The GridRouter EcoSystem presents a unique opportunity for the entire smart grid market to join forces and drive innovation while working towards a common goal.
”The market is at a turning point and interoperability is crucial to bringing a nationwide smart grid to fruition, so we’re spearheading that effort by fostering the GridRouter EcoSystem and collaborating with the best in the business.”
