About

The Smart Energy Alliance (SEA) combines deep industry strengths of Capgemini, Cisco Systems, GE Energy, Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Oracle to help utilities transform their transmission and distribution operations. The next generation of distribution systems will bring the worlds of IT, communications and energy systems closer together than ever before. Using a flexible, modular framework, the SEA’s open collaboration delivers innovative solutions that leverage deep industry expertise, technology leadership and complimentary capabilities to help customers drive greater productivity and profitability.

This unique collaboration offers a holistic approach to addressing tomorrow’s demand and will help transform the utility industry worldwide. As noted in commentary by Peter F. Mayer Editor in Chief, PFM Magazine, “The most interesting attempt on solving the energy problem I have heard comes from the Smart Energy Alliance.”

The Power of Collaboration

Capgemini, with 1.2 billion euros revenue in 2008 and 12,000+ dedicated consultants engaged in Energy, Utilities and Chemicals projects across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.  Capgemini’s Energy, Utilities & Chemicals Global Sector serves the business consulting and information technology needs of many of the world’s largest players of this industry. Cisco, a leader in IP technologies, wireless, storage and optical for utilities and a worldwide leader for networking for the internet. GE Energy, a leading provider for utility-specific applications and equipment globally. HP, one of the world’s largest and “greenest” technology companies, provides a range of AMI, Compliance and Infrastructure solutions to the Utilities Industry. With more than 30 years experience in the energy sector, HP computers run 65% of the World’s SCADA & EMS systems. Intel provides building blocks for sensor based networks, with a focus on WiMax and Itanium rollout in the utility marketplace. Oracle, the world’s largest enterprise software company with 75% global market share in utility database applications.

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