Trondheim, Norway (6 May, 2007) – Powel, a global utility software solutions company today announced it has signed a contract with Amplex-Emirates LLC to deliver a Meter Data Management System (MDMS) to Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority. It is one of Powel’s largest MDMS collaborative efforts providing a complete solution for automatic meter reading (AMR).

The Powel solution will provide a complete meter data management system for more than 400,000 electricity and water customers. The agreement is based on software license and professional services. It also includes options for expanded meter data management and new services.

“The global AMR market is growing fast, and the need for intelligent solutions is increasing accordingly.” said Klaus Livik, Powel’s Vice President of Business Development, “Powel’s Meter Data Management System plays an important role in AMR solutions for utilities. Together with Powel’s market leader position in the Nordic area, this contract is regarded as a significant step on the way to becoming the preferred vendor in the global AMR market.”

Powel ASA, headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, delivers software solutions and related services designed to help energy companies and public utilities work smarter, to increase their operational efficiency and service quality. The company is a market leader in Scandinavia, and has established offices in Sweden, the U.S., and Canada. Founded in 1996, Powel ASA is a publicly traded company and has grown from 37 employees to more than 230 in its 10 years of existence. Growth opportunities for the company remain strong in both the energy industry and the public sector. For more informaion visit www.powel.com 

Established in the UAE since 2004, Amplex-Emirates LLC is regional office for AMPLEX Denmark AS which is a leading Wireless Technology Provider and Communication Systems Solutions Contractor. Amplex-Emirates LLC provides cost-effective, customized Street Lighting and Automated Meter Reading solutions. Amplex, as a main contractor, has been awarded by ADWEA the AMR Project to supply and install an automated meter reading system for 400,000 electricity and water meters and has agreed with Powel to deliver the MDMS software package for this project.