Intelligent connectivity Delivering intelligent
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Unlock the full potential of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and embrace the future of connectivity.

One network, multiple applications

As utilities modernize, evolving demands and sustainability goals are driving a shift to intelligent, flexible and scalable networks. Modern, multi-transport architectures enable real-time data, enhance reliability and security, and support critical applications—from AMI to DERs and EVs. This strategic shift empowers utilities to boost efficiency and better serve dynamic, connected communities.

  • Expanded coverage with adaptive networks that ensure reliable data and management across all geographies and locations.

  • Enduring longevity from durable endpoints designed to last up to 20 years, with remote updates reducing replacements and ensuring ongoing efficiency.

  • Reliability and control with seamless failover ensures continuous operation, maintaining redundancy and high availability for essential utility and city services.

  • Flexibility and scalability from modular solutions that adapt as you grow, enabling new use cases and expansion while remaining cost-efficient.

  • Security by design and built to meet or exceed industry standards with multi-layered, pair-wise security protecting both your data and critical infrastructure.

Flexible and interoperable networking to deliver powerful outcomes

Built on trusted industry standards, our network platform delivers five key pillars to best fit your business case today and tomorrow. Itron’s purpose-built network is designed for Coverage, Longevity, Reliability, Cost-Effectiveness, and Security by Design–enabling valuable business outcomes today.

  • Application Enablement

    Facilitating a diverse range of use cases

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  • Network Control Platform

    Centralized network management system

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  • IT/OT Networking

    Fiber, Private/Public Cellular, RF Mesh, Wi-Fi

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  • Self-Optimization

    Autonomous network performance enhancement

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  • Gateways & Modules

    Networking hardware for Itron and 3rd Party devices

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  • Intelligent Connectivity

    Smart, adaptive multi-transport networks

Discover intelligent connectivity

Navigating the complexity of today’s digital ecosystem requires innovative, resilient, and adaptive connectivity solutions. To answer this call, Itron delivers multi-transport intelligent connectivity. By melding the adaptability, strength, and performance of mesh, private and public cellular networks, and other technologies such as fiber, we’re forging a path toward unparalleled communication resiliency. For your intelligent city or utility network, trust Itron. 

Network Trends for Utility & City Infrastructure Modernization

We asked leading utilities and cities around the world about the role that IIoT and other networking technologies will play in their modernization strategies. Learn more about their priorities and investment strategies over the next decade.

Grid Edge Intelligence—Empowering Utilities with Greater Visibility, Control & Connectivity

Learn how grid edge intelligence and network connectivity deliver value-based insights and visibility from the substation to behind the meter to enable digital transformation.

Case studies

  • Cellular IoT for Water

    Learn how improvements in performance and battery life have made next-generation cellular an important part of any intelligently connected network—and why the time for cellular water and gas solutions is now.

  • Enhancing Grid Reliability and Storm Response

    Learn how Florida Power and Light is leveraging Itron’s multi-application network for advanced metering, distribution automation and smart streetlights.

    Read Case Study
  • Which Utilities are on the Cutting Edge of Edge Computing?

    We're all more connected than ever before. Utilities and cities now need intelligence at the edge to help address issues in reliability, safety, consumer demand and more. Learn how our customers are achieving these results today.

Delivering proven results

We’re committed to building the largest and most technologically advanced IIoT networks in the world. We implement rugged outdoor network solutions designed to support multiple applications and transport methods. Build your smart utility and city on IIoT technology platform designed to grow—and to last. 

Powered with global innovators

Driving innovation is key to our shared success. Our open platform enables collaboration with a diverse and proven ecosystem of partners.

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