Trailing companies can better compete by differentiating themselves via distinct networking technology or cost breakthroughs
March 27, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Researchexamines the strategy and execution of 13 grid edge connectivity providers, with Itron ranked as the leading market player.
The number of vendors offering field area networks (FANs) solutions continues to grow as electric utilities adopt new ways of connecting grid edge assets to distributed or centralized information technology applications. Technological advancements have led to the rise of more specialized narrowband wireless networking solutions, and spectrum sharing schemes have also been proposed globally. Click to tweet: According to a new Leaderboard report from @NavigantRSRCH, Itron is the leading grid edge connectivity provider.
“Changing industry dynamics mean more utilities are exploring the concept of a holistic, territory-wide network for both FAN and wide area network needs, creating a crowded market.” says Richelle Elberg, principal research analyst with Navigant Research. “Leading companies in this industry are edging out the competition with a global reach, technological innovation, and participation in numerous strategic alliances.”
According to the report, trailing companies can better compete by differentiating themselves via distinct networking technology or cost breakthroughs and honing a strategic vision around their execution.
The report, Navigant Research Leaderboard: Utility Field Area Networking, examines the strategy and execution of 13 leading utility FAN providers. These players are rated on 12 criteria: vision; go-to-market strategy; partners; production strategy; technology; geographic reach; sales, marketing, and distribution; product performance; product quality and reliability; product portfolio; pricing; and staying power. Using Navigant Research’s proprietary Leaderboard methodology, vendors are profiled, rated, and ranked to provide an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in the global utility FAN market. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant Research website.
About Navigant Research
Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, provides market research and benchmarking services for rapidly changing and often highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, Navigant Research focuses on in-depth analysis and reporting about global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of clean, intelligent, mobile, and distributed energy. Additional information about Navigant Research can be found at www.navigantresearch.com.
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