Billion Unveils Smart Grid, Energy Management, and Cyber Security Solutions for a Green Planet

【 May 25, 2010】Leading Asia Pacific-based provider of network equipment and Smart Grid solutions, Billion Electric Co., Ltd. (Taiex: 3027, trading as Billion), will unveil a full range of Smart Grid solutions, including BPL AMI modules, MV/LV concentrators, energy management solutions like PLC adapter and ZigBee gateway, Cyber Security solutions and industrial smart metering solutions at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 to be held June 1-5 in Taipei, Taiwan. During the show, Billion will also showcase the most up-to-date networking product lines including FTTx solutions, powerline products and many other home & SOHO network solutions.

"Billion is uniquely positioned in global market to deliver affordable Smart Grid one-stop solutions," Billion director Bill Chou said. "In addition to offering BPL AMI solutions to utility companies, we also integrate AMI technologies with GPON fibre and deliver AMI FTTH solutions to IOCs and ASPs. Moreover, we offer LED Streetlights Monitoring and Control systems to LED vendors by using PLC, ZigBee, and RF technologies. Our focus is to meet our customers' requirements."

After successful interoperability tests in China and Taiwan, Billion will announce its four series of Smart Grid solutions:

• Smart metering, data collection and transmission for AMI backbone:
  Billion SG5021: AMI BPL Medium-Voltage Node
  Billion SG5011: AMI BPL Low-Voltage concentrator
  Billion SG5000: AMI BPL AMI Module for Smart Meters
  Billion SG5001: AMI BPL Converter for outdoor GPON SFU (Single Family Unit)

• Energy management for Home Area Networks
  Billion SG2095: BPL Ethernet Adapter with Power On/Off Remote Control
  Billion SG2096: BPL Ethernet Adapter with Smart Power Meter
  Billion SG6410: ZigBee ADSL2+ VPN Gateway
  Billion SG3010: ZigBee Power Meter

• Pre-paid metering, power monitoring and control for I&C networks
  Billion SG3150: Pre-paid Smart Meter and Smart Card Reader
  Billion SG3140: Web-based mini-SCADA
  Billion SG3130: Smart Power Meter
  Billion SG3120: Clip-on CT Power Meter
  Billion SG3110: Compact Power Meter

• Substation grade Cyber Security solutions for utility networks
  Billion SG-Central: Cyber Security Management System
  Billion SG-Platform series: Unified Threat Management System

About BILLION
Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taiex: 3027, trading as BILLION) is founded in Taiwan in 1973 and has grown to be one of the leading providers of network equipment and power supply products in the Asia Pacific. With the establishment of the Communication Division, Billion has reinforced its commitment to developing next-generation network equipment and Internet access devices to meet the needs of home users, telecommuters, SOHOs and SMBs around the globe. Billion has received a number of awards for its networking products and has acquired a considerable customer base across Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. Since March 2009, Billion's Power Division has added its investment in R&D and manufacturing of Smart Grid business in addition to the power supply products. This division has been officially renamed the "Power and Energy Management Division" (PEM Division) to illustrate Billion's long-term focus on “Green” product development. With the supply of Smart Grid to reduce carbon emissions resulting in more energy-saving products, Billion aims to contribute to environmental protection and a green planet. For more information, please visit: www.billionsa.com

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