San Mateo, Calif., (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - eMeter, a global leader in clean energy technology, has announced that Brenton McPherson has joined eMeter as Regional Director - Asia Pacific. Based in Sydney, Australia, Mr. McPherson will be responsible for growth in the Asia and Australia/New Zealand regions for eMeter.
Mr. McPherson brings over 20 years of sales, services and executive management experience in the information technology industry in the North American, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. He has a successful track record in software and services sales to corporate, government and multinational organizations. Most recently, he held several senior roles at utilities software company SPL WorldGroup, last serving as Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific.
"With several nations rapidly using more electricity, gas and water to help grow their economies, the Asia-Pacific region represents one of our greatest opportunities for growth," said Cree Edwards, Chairman and CEO of eMeter. "Brenton's reputation precedes him. His utilities industry software and IT expertise, coupled with his proven track record selling in these critical markets, make him a natural fit for the eMeter team."
eMeter provides the EnergyIP(TM) software that enables utilities to realize the full benefits of their Smart Grid and Advanced Metering initiatives including theft detection and demand response programs. EnergyIP's virtual channel functionality allows utilities to quantify and identify theft in their system. Demand response programs have been shown to enable utility customers to conserve up to 20 percent of their electricity use.
"I'm excited to join the eMeter team based here in Sydney supporting clients in Australia and New Zealand," said McPherson. "eMeter offers the most powerful, comprehensive and flexible meter data management technology platform in the marketplace. I'm pleased to be able to help utilities in the Asia Pacific region leverage this advanced technology."
About eMeter Corporation
With 23 million meters under contract, eMeter Corporation of San Mateo, California, provides software that enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of their Advanced Metering and Smart Grid initiatives. EnergyIP(TM), eMeter's premier enterprise software platform, offers a full suite of Meter Data Management functionality, an Integration Platform for linking a variety of AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) systems to multiple utility information systems and Business Process Management Tools specializing in AMI implementation, operations and maintenance. eMeter's experienced professional services team is available to plan, install and configure the EnergyIP software, as well as provide strategic consulting services related to meter data management, advanced metering and demand response. eMeter recently announced a strategic partnership for global distribution with Siemens Corporation.
For more information, please visit http:/ www.emeter.com.
Contact Information:
John Shim
eMeter Corporation
+1-650-227-7770
john.shim@emeter.com
SOURCE eMeter Corporation
CONTACT: John Shim of eMeter Corporation,
+1-650-227-7770,
john.shim@emeter.com
Web site: http://www.emeter.com
Mr. McPherson brings over 20 years of sales, services and executive management experience in the information technology industry in the North American, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. He has a successful track record in software and services sales to corporate, government and multinational organizations. Most recently, he held several senior roles at utilities software company SPL WorldGroup, last serving as Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific.
"With several nations rapidly using more electricity, gas and water to help grow their economies, the Asia-Pacific region represents one of our greatest opportunities for growth," said Cree Edwards, Chairman and CEO of eMeter. "Brenton's reputation precedes him. His utilities industry software and IT expertise, coupled with his proven track record selling in these critical markets, make him a natural fit for the eMeter team."
eMeter provides the EnergyIP(TM) software that enables utilities to realize the full benefits of their Smart Grid and Advanced Metering initiatives including theft detection and demand response programs. EnergyIP's virtual channel functionality allows utilities to quantify and identify theft in their system. Demand response programs have been shown to enable utility customers to conserve up to 20 percent of their electricity use.
"I'm excited to join the eMeter team based here in Sydney supporting clients in Australia and New Zealand," said McPherson. "eMeter offers the most powerful, comprehensive and flexible meter data management technology platform in the marketplace. I'm pleased to be able to help utilities in the Asia Pacific region leverage this advanced technology."
About eMeter Corporation
With 23 million meters under contract, eMeter Corporation of San Mateo, California, provides software that enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of their Advanced Metering and Smart Grid initiatives. EnergyIP(TM), eMeter's premier enterprise software platform, offers a full suite of Meter Data Management functionality, an Integration Platform for linking a variety of AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) systems to multiple utility information systems and Business Process Management Tools specializing in AMI implementation, operations and maintenance. eMeter's experienced professional services team is available to plan, install and configure the EnergyIP software, as well as provide strategic consulting services related to meter data management, advanced metering and demand response. eMeter recently announced a strategic partnership for global distribution with Siemens Corporation.
For more information, please visit http:/ www.emeter.com.
Contact Information:
John Shim
eMeter Corporation
+1-650-227-7770
john.shim@emeter.com
SOURCE eMeter Corporation
CONTACT: John Shim of eMeter Corporation,
+1-650-227-7770,
john.shim@emeter.com
Web site: http://www.emeter.com
