Network Infrastructure
Trading systems, open markets, and “groupware” are creating new possibilities in nearly every industry.
Combined with wireless communication and increased opportunities for monitoring and automation, the advantage of the Silver Spring approach is clear: more local control, global interactivity and reliability, better usage tracking and proven security, all continuously enhanced through massive R&D investment levels.
Analysts are predicting monumental R&D investment levels in IP technology–an anticipated trillion dollars worldwide over the next 10 years.
Access Point SG enables reliable, flexible network connectivity, both upstream and downstream. With battery backup, it can route scheduled read and management tasks, even during an outage. Downstream, the Access Point SG provides a highly reliable connection to electricity, water and gas meters in a Neighborhood Area Network. It contains a Silver Spring Networks NIC for communicating with intelligent endpoints including meters, DR load switches and T-stats.
Relay SG empowers utilities to extend network reach cost-effectively to more customers. The highly reliable standards-based RF network relay connects Access Point SG and Smart Grid endpoint devices for secure, real-time measurement and control. The Relay SG supports a long list of value-added applications and services, including Advanced Metering, Demand Response, Outage/Restoration Management and Distribution Automation.