Pragmatic Approach Enables Utilities to Begin to Recognize Smart Grid Benefits Prior to Full Smart Grid Deployment WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CS WEEK 2009 -- News Facts Oracle Utilities announced the introduction of Oracle's smart grid software - an end-to-end software offering including mission-critical applications and back-end technology infrastructure.

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- News Facts Leading utilities in the Asia-Pacific region are leveraging Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing to help improve customer service, streamline billing processes and accelerate revenue collection.Customers include Aboitiz Power Corporation, PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (PALYJA), TrustPower Limited and Western Power.

Oracle has announced that Pacific Gas and Electric Company is using Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing on an Oracle enterprise grid to power the SmartMeter initiative in US, helping businesses and households become more energy-efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.