Singapore Power to deploy IoT platform

Singapore Power to deploy IoT platform

Singapore Power has chosen Silver Spring Networks to deploy an IoT platform
for smart utility and smart nation applications.

Singapore Power will leverage its AMI deployment to connect an additional
200,000 electric residential customers. According to a release, Silver
Spring's multi-application IPv6 platform will be extended to help Singapore
Power improve its operational efficiencies, serve more advanced metering
customers and for Singapore Power to develop a digital data and Internet of
Things (IoT) platform. [BGE selects Silver Spring to connect grid devices]

The release adds that the joint efforts will support Singapore's 'Smart
Nation' goal by leveraging the IoT to improve efficiency, security, economic
development and quality of life for its citizens.

Says Mike Bell, president and CEO, Silver Spring Networks, "Singapore Power
is known as an industry leader globally, and their broad vision to leverage
the value creation of IoT is transforming the definition of a modern
utility. Our continued efforts can help move the country's Smart Nation
vision to reality through proven and secure nationwide coverage that has no
limits on scalability."

Capitalizing on IoT

The California-based firm said that it will collaborate with Singapore Power
on a variety of product and market development activities, with the intent
to unlock the creativity of IoT innovation of Singapore's commercial and
academic institutions. In support of its collaboration with Singapore
Power-and to help capitalize on IoT opportunities in the region.

"Singapore Power's mission is to deliver reliable and cost-effective energy
services to improve quality of life for Singapore," added Samuel Tan, chief
digital officer, Singapore Power. "With rapid change and evolving customer
needs, we must be innovative in creating secure, sustainable solutions to
help our customers save energy and cost. Our collaboration with Silver
Spring in harnessing the power of digital technology will enable us to
better serve our customers in the future."

Since April 2014, Silver Spring has helped Singapore Power deliver
deregulated energy services for the Energy Market Authority's retail
contestability program in Singapore. The firm has deployed its IPv6 platform
throughout the country to enable customers to choose from a variety of
retail energy providers and purchase electricity at wholesale market prices.

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John Diecker
APT Consulting Group Co., Ltd.

www.aptthailand.com