Founded in 1997, Itron develops and markets solid-state meters, automated meter-reading technologies, enterprise-wide software platforms and real-time analytic applications. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for energy and water suppliers worldwide. It markets to electric-generating companies, gas and water utilities, retailers, wholesale market operators and large commercial and industrial energy users. The company s offerings allow it to collect more detailed, reliable and timely data; analyze it in meaningful ways; and use it to make informed decisions that optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Itron maintains its headquarters in Spokane, Wash., and has additional operations in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Washington, Canada, Qatar, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Taiwan, Australia and the Netherlands.