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Harmonic's ProStream(TM) 1000 With ACE(TM) Technology Completes Microsoft Mediaroom Compliance Testing

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:45:00 EDT

Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that its ProStream 1000 stream processor with ACE transcoding technology has completed compliance testing for the Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) platform. Testing was administered by Microsoft Corp. as part of the Microsoft Mediaroom Interoperability and Qualification Lab (IQ Lab) program, which is intended to enable the ongoing interoperability and compliance of headend equipment used in deployments of Microsoft Mediaroom. Harmonic powers the video headend infrastructure for a majority of Microsoft Mediaroom customers worldwide.

miniCASTER(R) - Broadcast Live to the Web With Any Camera

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:37:30 EDT

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When New Apple TV Meets PowerPoint Presentation

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:31:56 EDT

As its description defined by Wikipedia, “Apple TV is a digital media receiver made and sold by Apple Inc. It is a small form factor network appliance designed to play digital content originating from the iTunes Store, Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, MobileMe or any Mac OS X or Windows computer running iTunes onto an enhanced-definition or [...]

Blackmagic Design ships DaVinci Resolve 7.0

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:52 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve 7.0 is now shipping, starting from only $995.

Blackmagic Design releases new Videohub Control for Apple iPad™

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:50 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced Videohub Control for iPad™, a new control panel software that allows Apple™ iPad to become a powerful and attractive XY control panel for all Blackmagic Design Videohub series routing switchers, and is now available on the iTunes™ App Store.

Blackmagic Design Announces Universal Videohub

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:49 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced Universal Videohub, two new card based SDI routers that allow customers to build their own router by adding interface cards for custom designed routers up to a massive 288 x 288 size. Universal Videohub also features redundant cross point and power cards for a truly reliable design suitable for the most mission critical 24/7 broadcast environments.

Blackmagic Design Announces Mini Converter UpDownCross Now Shipping

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:35 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced the shipping of Mini Converter UpDownCross, a new Mini Converter that includes powerful processing for up, down and cross conversion of SDI video formats for only $495.

Blackmagic Design Announces Immediate Support for Adobe Premiere Pro 5.0.2

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:31 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced immediate support for Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.0.2 for its entire range of capture and playback products. New software installers supporting Windows and Mac OS X are available for immediate download. These updates are provided free of charge for all Blackmagic Design customers using DeckLink, Intensity, UltraStudio Pro and Multibridge products.

Blackmagic Design Announces Compact Videohub

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:28 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced Compact Videohub, the world’s smallest 40 x 40 SDI router that fits into an incredibly tiny 2 rack units of space! Compact Videohub features 3 Gb/s SDI, auto switching SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI formats, full SDI re-clocking, USB, redundant power inputs, ethernet and serial router control for only $4,995.

Blackmagic Design releases DeckLink HD Extreme 3D

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:17 EDT

Blackmagic Design today announced a new model of DeckLink HD Extreme 3D that now includes upgraded HDMI 1.4 for full resolution 3D capture and playback as well as input re-clocking for capture from poor quality SDI sources.

Sagemcom's High-End Set-Top Boxes Powered by Industry's Most Advanced Internet/Broadcast-TV System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:14 EDT

Sagemcom, leading set-top box manufacturer, chooses ST's latest-generation STi7108 for units offering ultimate high-definition viewing, Internet browsing and content-handling experiences

Harmonic Enhances Broadcast Headend Network Management and Monitoring With NMX 6

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:30:00 EDT

simplify service management and facilitate troubleshooting and analysis.

Fujitsu Launches Driving Support System as a Cloud Service for Trucking Industry

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:29:43 EDT

Fujitsu today announced the release of its software as a service (SaaS)-based solution for the trucking industry in Japan. The new solution uses a digital tachograph(1) with wireless communication capabilities to collect vehicle operations data in real time as well as manage and analyze data on driver operations.

University of Tokyo, Fujitsu and NEC Succeed in Quantum Cryptographic Key Distribution from Single-Photon Emitter at World-Record Distance of 50 km

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:26:16 EDT

Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, The University of Tokyo (Director: Yasuhiko Arakawa), Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, and NEC Corporation today announced that they have achieved quantum cryptographic key distribution(1) at a world-record distance of 50 km using transmission from a single-photon emitter(2). This result was the product of the three-way collaboration between the University of Tokyo, Fujitsu, and NEC, and represents a milestone in quantum key distribution because it combines a single-photon emitter, which is ideal for optical transmission bands, with a prototype of a practical quantum cryptography system. Experimental success at a practical level with a single-photon emitter brings one step closer the practical use of quantum cryptography in the 1.5 micromillimeters band, which is most desirable for long-distance data transmissions.

SIGNIFICANT CONTIGUOUS ACREAGE ACQUIRED AT RED CHRIS SOUTH PROSPECT

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:22:05 EDT

TRA Anuncia: Detalhes da participação dos Emirados Árabes Unidos na Conferência plenipotenciária (PP-2010) da União Internacional de Telecomunicações (Guadalajara 2010)

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:20:06 EDT

(ME NewsWire): Os Emirados Árabes Unidos participarão da Conferência Plenipotenciária da ITU, a ser realizada na cidade mexicana de Guadalajara, entre 04 e 22 de outubro de 2010. A conferência plenipotenciária, que se reúne a cada quatro anos, é considerada a mais importante entidade de criação de políticas da União Internacional de Telecomunicações (ITU), que estabelece as políticas gerais da União, adota planos financeiros e estratégicos de quatro anos para os três principais setores da ITU (desenvolvimento, padronização e radiocomunicações) e elege a equipe de gestão da ITU.

Versatile Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Results

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:15:30 EDT

Versatile Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE: VV)(AIM: VVS) announces its results for the fourth quarter of the 2010 fiscal year.

miniCASTER(R) - Broadcast Live to the Web With Any Camera

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:14:13 EDT

The World's first truly mobile Live TV Signal encoder in pocket size named miniCASTER(R) debuts at IBC in Amsterdam on Friday, 10th, September 2010 (Hall 1, A.80). miniCASTER(R) enables everybody to stream live to the Web in HDTV quality by pushing only one single button. miniCASTER(R) is compact, ultra lightweight and truly mobile due to its very powerful on-board battery. It can be connected to the Internet via Landline, cellular networks or satellite. Transmission costs are very low, for i.e. one hour of cellular connection will cost approx. 10 USD only - depending on fares of the provider.

miniCASTER(R) - Diffusez vos vidéos en live sur le Web à partir de n'importe quel appareil

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:14:00 EDT

Le premier encodeur de signaux TV mobile live au monde, miniCASTER(R), si petit qu'il peut tenir dans une poche, sortira à l'occasion du salon IBC à Amsterdam le vendredi 10 septembre 2010 (Hall 1, A.80). miniCASTER(R) offre la possibilité pour tous de diffuser des vidéos en live sur le web en qualité HDTV grâce à un simple bouton. miniCASTER(R) est compact, ultra-léger et réellement mobile grâce à sa batterie intégrée extrêmement puissante. Il peut être connecté à l'Internet à partir d'une ligne fixe, de réseaux cellulaires ou d'un satellite. Les coûts de transmission sont extrêment bas : une heure de connexion cellulaire ne coûtera qu'environ 10 USD - selon les tarifs de l'opérateur.

miniCASTER(R) - Emisión en directo a la web con cualquier cámara

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:14:00 EDT

El primer decodificador del mundo móvil de señal en directo de televisión, con nombre miniCASTER(R), se presenta en IBC en Ámsterdam el viernes 10 de septiembre de 2010 (Hall 1, A.80). miniCASTER(R) permite a todo el mundo por corriente en directo de web con calidad HDTV tan sólo con pulsar un botón. miniCASTER(R) es compacta, cuenta con un peso muy bajo y es completamente móvil gracias a su potente batería de vídeo integrada. Se puede conectar a Internet a través de la línea terrestre, redes móviles o por satélite. Los costes de transmisión son muy bajos, por ejemplo, una hora de conexión móvil tendrá n coste aproximado de sólo 10 dólares estadounidenses - dependiendo de las tarifas del proveedor.

miniCASTER(R) - Trasmissioni dal vivo su Internet con qualsiasi videocamera

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:13:59 EDT

miniCASTER(R), il primo codificatore al mondo di segnali televisivi dal vivo utilizzabile in condizioni di completa mobilità e disponibile in formato tascabile, farà il suo debutto mondiale all'IBC di Amsterdam venerdì 10 settembre 2010 (Sala 1, A.80). miniCASTER(R) consente a chiunque di trasmettere contenuti in streaming live sul Web in formato HDTV con la semplice pressione di un tasto. È compatto, leggerissimo e completamente mobile grazie alla potente batteria incorporata. L'apparecchio, che può essere collegato a Internet tramite connessione fissa, reti di telefonia mobile o via satellite, consente la trasmissione di contenuti a costi bassissimi: un'ora di connessione tramite cellulare, ad esempio, costa circa 10 dollari, sebbene le tariffe possano variare a seconda dell'operatore telefonico.

miniCASTER(R) - Live uitzenden op het web met elke camera

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:12:31 EDT

's Werelds eerste werkelijk mobiele live tv-signaalencoder in zakformaat maakt op vrijdag 10 september 2010 onder de naam miniCASTER(R) zijn debuut bij IBC in Amsterdam (zaal 1, A.80). miniCASTER(R) stelt iedereen in staat met één druk op de knop signalen van HDTV-kwaliteit live naar het web te streamen. miniCASTER(R) is compact, ultralichtgewicht en werkelijk mobiel, dankzij zijn krachtige on-board batterij. Hij kan worden aangesloten op het internet via een vaste telefoonverbinding, mobiele telefoonnetwerken of per satelliet. De transmissiekosten zijn zeer laag, een uur via een mobiele telefoonverbinding zal slechts ca. 10 USD gaan kosten - afhankelijk van de tarieven van de provider.

SES ASTRA WEITET SATELLITEN-BREITBANDDIENST ASTRA2CONNECT IN DIE UKRAINE, NACH BELARUS UND MOLDAWIEN AUS

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:09:25 EDT

SES ASTRA, ein Unternehmen der SES-Gruppe (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass es einen weiteren Vertriebspartner für die Vermarktung seines satellitenbasierten Breitbanddienstes ASTRA2Connect in der Ukraine, Belarus und Moldawien gewonnen hat. Mit Novacomm wird ASTRA2Connect nun über 23 Vertriebspartner in 21 europäischen Ländern vermarktet.

SES ASTRA Expands Satellite Broadband Service ASTRA2Connect to Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:09:24 EDT

SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), announced today that it has added another distribution partner to market its satellite broadband service ASTRA2Connect in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. With Novacomm, ASTRA2Connect now counts 23 distribution partners in 21 countries across Europe.

La marca de color mundial de Coty Inc., ASTOR, forma una alianza creativa con Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:09:14 EDT

Coty Inc., líder dentro de la industria mundial de la belleza, ha anunciado hoy la firma con la supermodelo y estrella de la televisión alemana Heidi Klum como nuevo rostro y asesora artística de la marca de belleza mundial ASTOR. Como parte de la colaboración a largo plazo Klum se ha asociado con ASTOR para ayudar a establecer la dirección artística de una nueva generación de colecciones de maquilla modernas y comunicar su punto de vista para el avance de la moda y la visualización de la influencia de los consumidores, la prensa y la belleza.

Die internationale Farbkosmetikmarke ASTOR von Coty Inc. bildet eine kreative Partnerschaft mit Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:09:13 EDT

Coty Inc., ein führendes Unternehmen der weltweiten Schönheitsbranche, gab heute den Vertragsabschluss mit dem deutschen Supermodel und Fernsehmoderatorin Heidi Klum als neues Gesicht und künstlerische Beraterin für die internationale Kosmetikmarke ASTOR bekannt. Im Rahmen der langfristigen Zusammenarbeit hat Heidi Klum sich mit ASTOR zusammengeschlossen, um dem Unternehmen in kreativer Hinsicht die Richtung zu weisen bei der Entwicklung einer neuen Generation moderner Make-Up-Kollektionen. Ein weiteres Ziel ist es, Kunden, Presse sowie einflussreichen Grössen der Schönheitsindustrie ihre modeorientierten Standpunkt näher zu bringen.

ASTOR, la marque internationale de cosmétiques de Coty Inc., conclut avec Heidi Klum une alliance placée sous le sceau de la créativité

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:07:29 EDT

Coty Inc., un grand nom de l'industrie mondiale des produits de beauté, a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir signé un contrat avec la top-model et animatrice de télévision allemande Heidi Klum, nouveau visage et conseillère artistique de la marque internationale de produits de beauté ASTOR. Dans le cadre de cette collaboration à long terme, Heidi Klum aidera ASTOR à définir l'orientation artistique d'une nouvelle génération de collections de maquillage et communiquera son point de vue avant-gardiste aux consommateurs, à la presse et aux personnes qui influent sur les tendances en matière de beauté.

Coty Inc.'s globale make-upmerk ASTOR gaat een creatieve samenwerking aan met Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:05:29 EDT

Vandaag heeft Coty Inc., een marktleider in de wereldwijde schoonheidssector, aangekondigd dat het het Duitse supermodel en televisiepresentatrice Heidi Klum heeft aangetrokken als het nieuwe gezicht en de artistieke adviseur voor het wereldwijde make-upmerk ASTOR. Deze samenwerking op lange termijn houdt in dat mevr. Klum zich verbindt aan ASTOR om de artistieke richting te bepalen voor een nieuwe generatie van moderne make-upcollecties en om haar vooruitstrevende mening te delen met de consument, de pers en de invloedrijke personen uit de modewereld.

Verimatrix Secures Groundbreaking DVB-S2 Digital TV Service for the Wananchi Group

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:05:00 EDT

Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced that the Wananchi Group, Africa's pioneering provider of triple-play (broadband, multichannel cable television and voice telephony), has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for DVB to secure satellite TV services for the Zuku brand in Kenya. VCAS for DVB has been integrated with the direct-to-home (DTH) TV system being implemented by International Datacasting Corporation (IDC), a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband multimedia content.

Coty Inc.'s Global Color Brand ASTOR Forms Creative Alliance With Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:12 EDT

Today, Coty Inc., a leader in the global beauty industry, announced the signing of German supermodel and television presenter Heidi Klum as the new face and artistic advisor for the global beauty brand ASTOR. As part of the long term collaboration, Ms. Klum has partnered with ASTOR to help set artistic direction for a new generation of modern makeup collections and communicate her fashion-forward point of view to consumers, the press and beauty influencers.

Il marchio di cosmetici ASTOR di Coty Inc. avvia un'alleanza creativa con Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:03:12 EDT

Oggi Coty Inc., leader mondiale nel settore della bellezza, ha annunciato la firma del contratto con la supermodella e presentatrice televisiva tedesca Heidi Klum come nuovo volto e consulente artistica del marchio mondiale di bellezza ASTOR. Come parte della collaborazione a lungo termine, la Sig.ra Klum ha collaborato con ASTOR per contribuire ad impostare la direzione artistica su una nuova generazione di collezioni moderne di make-up e comunicare il suo punto di vista, come esperta di moda, ai consumatori, alla stampa e agli influenzatori della bellezza.

Trelleborg Marine Systems Strengthens Presence in Japan

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:02:28 EDT

Trelleborg Marine Systems, the world's leading supplier of fendering, mooring and berthing systems, has demonstrated its commitment to the Japanese market by bringing Japan-based Trelleborg distributor, TMS Japan, into the Trelleborg Group.

Equity Release Critics "Tell a One Sided Tale"

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:01:28 EDT

Equity release (http://www.retirementsolutions.co.uk/) experts at Retirement Solutions Ltd have hit back at negative press around the sometimes controversial home equity release schemes on the market.

Elemental Streams Live Broadcast Quality 3D Video Over the Internet at IBC

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:01:12 EDT

Elemental Live Produces World's First True High Definition 3D Experience for Microsoft Live Smooth Streaming

IBC 2010 News Distributed By Business Wire Clients Available At WWW.TRADESHOWNEWS.COM

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:33 EDT

Business Wire will be posting client issued exhibitor news and Online Press Kits on a dedicated Online Press Center for this event. Media may contact the Business Wire Event Services Group at tradeshow@businesswire.com with any questions pertaining to these news releases.

Ausstellernachrichten der IBC 2010 von Klienten von Business Wire sind erhältlich unter WWW.TRADESHOWNEWS.COM

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:28 EDT

Business Wire wird für diese Veranstaltung Ausstellernachrichten von Klienten und Online-Pressekits in einem speziellen Online-Pressezentrum veröffentlichen. Medien können die Event Services Group von Business Wire unter tradeshow@businesswire.com mit allen Fragen zu diesen Pressemitteilungen kontaktieren.

A Mundialmente Conhecida Marca ASTOR, da Coty Inc., Forma Aliança Criativa com Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:26 EDT

Hoje, a Coty Inc., um líder no mercado mundial de beleza, anunciou a contratação da alemã Heidi Klum, super-modelo e apresentadora de televisão, como a nova face e consultora artística para a marca global de cuidados de beleza ASTOR. Como parte da colaboração a longo prazo, Heidi Klum associou-se à ASTOR para ajudar a programar a direcção artística para uma nova geração de modernas colecções de maquilhagem e comunicar o seu ponto de vista vanguardista aos consumidores, à imprensa e aos criadores de influências no domínio da beleza.

Government Should Keep Control Orders, Says New Think Tank Report

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:26 EDT

On the ninth anniversary of 9/11, the threat from al-Qaeda (AQ) inspired terrorism remains high. Control Orders: Strengthening National Security, a new report from the Centre for Social Cohesion (CSC), presents the most thorough ever review of suspected AQ and AQ-inspired terrorists placed under control orders.

Huawei and Sicap’s Remarkable First Year Collaboration

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:16 EDT

Major MNOs spanning four continents are already reaping the benefits of Huawei and sicap’s remarkable first year collaboration in delivering end-to-end Mobile Device Management.

ViXS' 40 nm XCode(R) 5190 sets new standards for media concurrency with six channel HD transcoding

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:12 EDT

TORONTO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of smart network multimedia processor solutions that enable a rich video entertainment experience, announced today the latest in its line-up of multimedia processing technologies - the XCode(R) 5190. This highly integrated System-on-Chip (SOC) brings a new level of concurrency and integration, delivering simultaneous six channel HD (high definition) transcoding performance to the set-top box and home media gateway markets.

Coty Inc.'s Global Color Brand ASTOR Forms Creative Alliance With Heidi Klum

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:12 EDT

Motorola to Launch Next-Generation HD IPTV Set-top in Turkey With TTNET

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:12 EDT

First commercial deployment of new VIP1002E/F Series set-top and latest version of Motorola's KreaTV(TM) application platform will bring enhanced video services to Turkish subscribers

Motorola Introduces New Range of IPTV Accessory Products at IBC 2010

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:11 EDT

New additions provide style, environmental efficiency and innovative tools to navigate the Internet Era of TV

Motorola Showcases Delivery of Video Everywhere With Multi-Screen Video Solutions at IBC 2010

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:11 EDT

CollabNet and HOOD Group Team Up for Scrum Training in Germany

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:00 EDT

CollabNet®, the leader in Agile application lifecycle management (Agile ALM) in the Cloud, announced today that it is partnering with the HOOD Group to deliver a comprehensive Agile training event in Munich, Germany from Sept. 21-23. On the first day, the HOOD Group's Alexander Merten will cover methods and tools for Agile requirements management. The last two days will feature a Scrum Alliance Certified Product Owner (CSPO) class taught by Angela Druckman, a Certified Scrum Trainer at CollabNet.

Envivio Encoder Upgrade First to Unify All Leading IPTV, Mobile and Internet TV Video Formats in a Single Broadcast-Quality Platform

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:30:18 EDT

Provides Optimal Quality of Experience, Flexibility and Efficiency to Service Providers and Content Owners to Maximize Success of TV without Boundaries

Video Quality and Flexibility Power Envivio's IBC 2010 Three Screen Demos, Drive TV without Boundaries

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:30:09 EDT

Nokia Appoints Stephen Elop to President and CEO as of September 21, 2010

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:04:38 EDT

Nokia's (NYSE: NOK) Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Elop President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia as of September 21. Elop currently heads Microsoft's Business Division. Before joining Microsoft, Elop held senior executive positions in a number of US-based public companies, including Juniper Networks, Adobe Systems Inc. and Macromedia Inc. He holds a degree in computer engineering and management from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, which is his home country.

Helsinn annonce l'ouverture officielle de son nouveau centre d'excellence en recherche et développement à Dublin

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:02:22 EDT

Le groupe pharmaceutique suisse Helsinn a annoncé l'ouverture officielle, effectuée aujourd'hui par le ministre des Finances Brian Lenihan T.D, de son nouveau centre d'excellence en recherche et développement à Mulhuddart dans le comté de Dublin. Ce centre, qui jouera un rôle important dans la mise au point des nouveaux produits du groupe Helsinn, dont le Netupitant, inhibiteur des récepteurs NK-1 destiné au traitement des vomissements dus à la chimiothérapie, et l'Anamorelin, nouvel analogue de la ghreline destiné au traitement de la cachexie, a fait l'objet d'un investissement de 13 millions d'euros soutenu par le gouvernement irlandais par l'entremise d'IDA Ireland. Cet investissement devrait créer jusqu'à 10 postes de recherche de haut niveau au cours des prochaines années.

ERDF Selects Elster for Proof-of-Concept Smart Meter

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:01:22 EDT

Elster announced today that Electricite Reseau Distribution France (ERDF), a wholly owned subsidiary of the EDF Group and one of the largest electricity distribution networks in the European Union, has selected Elster to help it develop an interoperable and modular Smart Meter to support its future Smart Meter and Smart Grid initiatives.