CellNet Data Systems and Siemens Measurements Ltd. Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Radio Technology Licensing.SAN CARLOS San Carlos (săn kär`lōs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,167), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1925. The chief manufactures are plastic products, hardware, and machine parts. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 1996--In a major step toward the international deployment of its wireless data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. technology, CellNet Data Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CNDS CNDS Center for Networking and Distributed Systems (Johns Hopkins University) CNDS Condensate CNDS Calling Name Delivery Service (Ameritech) CNDS Call Number Delivery System ) today announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, DAC See D/A converter and discretionary access control. DAC - Digital to Analog Converter (UK) Ltd., has signed a memorandum of understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. (MOU (Minutes Of Usage) A metric used to compute billing and/or statistics for telephone calls or other network use. ) providing for a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Siemens Measurements Ltd., a leading supplier of electric and gas meters, power distribution equipment and related systems to utilities world-wide. Under the terms of the MOU, CellNet's radio technology will be licensed for integration with Siemens' electric and gas metering products, allowing them to communicate with CellNet wireless data networks. Under the proposed license agreement, Siemens intends to supply metering products compatible with CellNet wireless data networks. "Competition, deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. , and privatization privatization: see nationalization. privatization Transfer of government services or assets to the private sector. State-owned assets may be sold to private owners, or statutory restrictions on competition between privately and publicly owned are driving global interest in utility automation systems and CellNet's communication services complement other applications of our Adaptive meter," said Andrew Hind, Managing Director for Siemens Measurements. "CellNet's commitment to this international market and their track record of successful large network deployments in the US have stimulated great interest from our customers in the UK." "Utilities world-wide view Siemens as a first-class supplier," said John M. (Mick) Seidl, CellNet's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our license to Siemens will enable utilities to continue to use their innovative, quality metering products in the next generation of utility automation systems. We are excited to be working with Siemens to provide CellNet-ready products to this rapidly growing market." "The Siemens Adaptive meter is the perfect solution for utilities considering network meter reading," said David Plummer David R. Plummer is a musician and author of children's books and music. In 1968 David graduated Reigate School of Art and Design. He signed record deals in London with EMI, CBS, and President records. of DAC (UK). "They can install the Siemens meters today and add CellNet compatible modules in the future." The CellNet/Siemens agreement follows the recent announcement of an international joint venture between CellNet and Bechtel Enterprises, Inc. of San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , which gives Bechtel the exclusive right to deploy and operate CellNet's wireless data communications system in countries outside the United States. The joint venture will be 50 percent owned by each party and will be operated independently. "These relationships with Siemens and Bechtel reflect our strategic commitment to the international as well as domestic electric utility market," said Seidl. "Throughout the world, electric utilities and their customers are increasingly demanding enhanced, or differentiated, services such as new pricing options and consolidated billing." Siemens Measurements Ltd. is based in Oldham, England and enjoys the benefits of one of the most modern assembly plants of its type in Europe, employing approximately 450 people and manufacturing a range of electricity and gas metering products. The most recent developments are the highly innovative Adaptive meters for both gas and electricity. These combine accurate and reliable core metering functions with the ability to add functional modules to the meter on site with a minimum of disturbance to the site installation. These meter designs have gained a very rapid acceptance by customers in the UK and interest from European utilities is growing rapidly. Siemens Measurements' product range is represented in the United States by Process Systems of Charlotte, N.C. PSI, a recent Siemens acquisition, designs and manufactures high precision metering equipment for supply around the world. CellNet Data Systems, Inc., with headquarters in San Carlos, Calif., is the leading provider of Network Meter Reading and network information services See NIS. to the utility industry. CellNet's wireless data network provides utilities a cost-effective on-line connection to their customers and field equipment. The network can also be used for other commercial wireless data applications such as home security and remote status monitoring of vending machines and office equipment. CellNet employs over 500 people world-wide. Information about CellNet and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.cellnet.com. CONTACT: CellNet Data Systems Rachel Silber, 415/508-6040 or Copithorne & Bellows Karen Gordon, 415/975-2215 or DAC (UK) Ltd. David Plummer, 01285 750 023 or Siemens PLC Richard Caithness, 01614 465 970 |
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