KEMA Focuses on Global Utility Intelligent Networks
Integrating Smart Grid, AMI, and Communications Infrastructure Expertise
BURLINGTON, MASS. (September 25, 2007) - Global energy consulting and testing and certification firm KEMA has integrated its expertise to help utilities develop intelligent networks and communication systems to reach their vision of the future. As the utility industry builds new infrastructure and responds to public concerns over aging infrastructure, improved asset management, and resource planning, KEMA offers a comprehensive range of solutions to help clients position themselves as a “Utility of the Future.”
“Many utilities worldwide are embracing ‘Smart Grid’ as a vision for the future,” states Hugo van Nispen, president of KEMA Inc. “This vision includes full modernization and automation of both the distribution and transmission grids. It can include major elements from smart metering, power electronics and information management to distributed energy resources. Integrating our core of smart grid expertise further positions us as a leading authority in the conceptualization, design and implementation of the utility of the future.”
The newly formed team incorporates existing disciplines focused on advanced metering, meter data management and intelligent network management, information systems integration and network communications. Rob Wilhite is the global practice lead for the Intelligent Networks and Communications team. Wilhite first joined KEMA in 2004 and built a successful practice leading client efforts in advanced metering infrastructure. European activities are managed by Willem Strabbing, based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
“KEMA focuses on building long-term client relationships and delivering valuable experiences in Intelligent Networks and its related applications,” said Wilhite. “By harnessing our significant capabilities, experiences, and knowledge in testing, certification, and technical and management consulting, we are striving to benefit our worldwide clients.”
For more information,
contact us. KEMA’s Intelligent Networks and Communications team are participating in Autovation 2007 in Reno, Nevada, October 1 and 2, 2007.
About KEMA
Founded in 1927, KEMA (www.kema.com) is a global provider of business and technical consulting, operational support, measurement and inspection, testing and certification for the energy and utility industry. KEMA employs 1,600 professionals in 20 countries. The firm’s North American consulting operations are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. KEMA’s global headquarters are in Arnhem, the Netherlands.