04 May 2017
Vector Invests in World Leading Internet of Energy Software
Vector has secured exclusive Australasian rights to world leading Internet of Energy (IoE) technology. It enables
unprecedented options to integrate and develop new energy solutions for customers and the management of multiple
technologies on the company’s networks.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the product technology was developed by Israel based mPrest, a global provider of
monitoring, control and big data analytics software for the IoE. With the evolution of many new energy technologies,
Vector is one of the best positioned providers in the world to enable customers to generate, store and manage energy use
in their homes and businesses.
Vector Chief Executive, Simon Mackenzie, said as the number of new energy technologies being made available to customers
continues to grow, the addition of the mPrest system takes the development of customer solutions and network management
to a completely new level.
“Simply put, this mPrest software is revolutionary,” Mr Mackenzie said.
“It is the most comprehensive monitoring, analytical and control system available anywhere in the world. We have worked
with mPrest to trial it and we are now moving to full implementation. In addition, we will jointly develop the system
not only for our customers but others.
“You can think of it as a system of systems. The software sits over customer, market, distributed energy resources and
network systems managing performance in real time. Through self-learning, it is able to assess and predict multiple
factors including loads, market dynamics, storage, customer demand and capacity. This greatly enhances the resilience,
security and efficiency of customer solutions and our network.”
mPrest Chief Executive, Natan Barak said the system aligns with Vector’s vision of ‘creating a new energy future’ for
its customers.
“Vector customers will see innovative solutions whilst these are co-ordinated in a complex system. The company will be
better able to assist customers capitalise on new energy technologies and optimize the energy use in their home or
business,” Mr Barak said.
“Our products create significant advantages and differentiators for our customers."
The project was initiated after a New Zealand Innovation Mission to Israel last year and follows Vector’s recent
acquisition of ECo Products (HRV) and PowerSmart to help deliver its energy transformation strategy.
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