Spring Networks recently announced the launch of Gen4, its new fourth-generation networking technology, which comes with the latest innovation in smart grid networking. The new Gen4 technology aims to provide utilities with greater flexibility and choice, thereby equipping them with the ability to meet new challenges and meet the growing demand of their customers. The new technology relies heavily on the company’s networking platform that has connected more than 10 million homes and businesses.

In a release, Scott Lang, CEO of Silver Spring, said, "Gen4 is an exciting development for the industry that was made possible by working with the most respected companies in energy and technology, with the objective to create more value and an unprecedented business case for our clients. Our new Gen4 technology further builds on our knowledge and industry leadership of successfully connecting more than 10 million homes and businesses on a field tested, proven and secure IPv6 network that is delivering reliably every day."

Gen4 technology offers customers a new innovative integrated cellular option that will deliver Micromesh technology and triple a network's performance. Utilities will now be able to have more options by using these new innovations to effectively cover all of their territory as well as multiple smart grid applications on an integrated, centrally managed IP network.

Al Torres, vice president of Customer Operations at PG&E (News - Alert), said, "As we have upgraded nearly 9 million meters and connected millions of customers to the network, we've already seen tremendous innovation from Silver Spring in enabling connectivity across our service territory. We are excited about Silver Spring's efforts to add transport flexibility and deliver faster performance to simplify our coverage efforts and enable next-gen applications."

Gen4 will be able to support the full range of emerging endpoints for the smart grid with its high processing power and increased memory. Communications options for in-home networking will also be supported by Gen4 Communications Modules.

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