"Networking technology will serve as the platform of a smart, more secure energy grid for the 21st century," said Cisco CEO John Chambers in a statement. "Cisco is uniquely positioned to provide a ...

The term "Smart Grid" refers to the next-generation electric grid that will, according to the goals set out by the Obama administration, be more efficient and rely on IT to regulate the country's ...

Cisco has lined up another partner for its IP-based smart grid buildout initiative. Landis+Gyr, a Swiss developer of metering infrastructure and applications, will work with Cisco to deliver combined ...

Duke Energy is the latest utility to enlist Cisco for a smart grid upgrade. Cisco has three years to help design an IP network that will allow Duke to monitor its distribution network and energy ...

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., and SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) and Cisco announced today a strategic alliance that will advance the transformation of the world’s energy infrastructure.