Press release

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, February 3, 2009 Triangle MicroWorks Partners with Elster to Enhance System Interoperability

Elster, a leader in smart metering and smart grid systems and solutions, today announced that Triangle MicroWorks has joined Elster’s Advanced Grid Infrastructure (AGI) Initiative. The AGI Initiative is a collaborative effort between utilities, Elster, and key technology providers to realize innovative solutions for grid modernization.

Triangle MicroWorks is a leader in standard communications protocols for the utility industry, including DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5. Triangle MicroWorks’ protocol expertise is helping to leverage the interoperability of Elster’s solutions through support of industry standard protocols.

Elster Senior Vice President David G. Hart said, “We are pleased to have a partnership with Triangle MicroWorks that provides our customers with the benefits of greater interoperability. Elster’s solutions can better equip utilities by integrating Triangle MicroWorks’ leadership in standardized smart grid communication protocol technologies.”

“We understand the essential role standards-based protocols will play in the realization of the smart grid vision,” said Triangle MicroWorks’ President Jim Coats. “This partnership with smart grid solution leaders such as Elster reinforces the value of the products and services we provide while further enhancing Elster’s commitment to the use of industry standard protocols. We are enthusiastic about our relationship with Elster.”