QC Data Joins Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP)

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- QC Data, a global leader in engineering and data service solutions, has joined the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP), the company announced today.

"As a member of the SGIP, the firm will provide its expertise in the ongoing coordination, acceleration and harmonization of standards development for the Smart Grid," said Michael Pfeiffer, QC Data President and CEO. "QC Data will apply its years of experience in managing asset-related data to this historic undertaking involving multiple utilities and government agencies," he said.

"The build-out of a secure, reliable, 21st century Smart Grid presents a unique opportunity for the nation's power and telecommunications companies," said Rik Drummond, Chairman of the Smart Grid Testing and Certification Committee. "We are excited to have QC Data as our newest member," he said.

The SGIP is a membership-based organization created under a contract from the National Institute for Standards and Technology. It provides an open process for stakeholders to participate in giving input and cooperating with NIST in the development of the Smart Grid. See more about the significant size of the Smart Grid here: http://www.qcdata.com/news/

BACKGROUND:

QC Data is an engineering and data service solutions provider. They design, manage, maintain and improve engineering and asset related data on behalf of telecommunications companies, utilities, property management companies, and other infrastructure-based organizations worldwide. The critical role of engineering and asset data is why QC Data's operational experience and domain expertise remain so important to their clients.

See website for more information: http://www.qcdata.com/

Contact:

Chris Bird
303-788-9132
[email protected]

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SOURCE QC Data