Telvent Distribution GIS Software made Available to
Engineering Students, Instructors and Researchers
Educators and students learn to view and resolve real world smart grid and electrical distribution
system issues utilizing Telvent geographic information system software
February 18, 2010 – Telvent (NASDAQ: TLVT), the IT company for a sustainable and secure world,
announced today that its electrical distribution geographic information system (GIS) software is available
to enhance engineering curriculums at higher education intuitions. With an increased emphasis on energy
efficiency and smart grid developments, the energy industry is in critical need of highly trained and
educated workforce to meet these needs. Providing engineering students and educators with the
industry’s latest GIS technology tools allows them to gain better understanding of how to solve real-world
problems.
The Telvent GIS software is centered on the ArcFM™ solution, which is currently used in more than 500
utilities worldwide. Using Telvent GIS software, students can gain valuable industry skills and insight
within their degree program and further their education both at a theoretical and practical level by having
to learn how to construct, optimize, and design engineering concepts of a network more effectively.
According to Telvent Chairman and CEO, Manuel Sanchez, “The energy industry today is focused on
planning and deploying a smarter network and energy infrastructure. To meet these needs we will need
highly-trained and innovative professionals with experience on how to apply technology. Telvent is proud
to make our GIS software available to professors and students to further promote education.”
Telvent has developed and deployed advanced information management systems for the energy industry
for over almost 50 years. Today, more than 500 utilities worldwide rely on Telvent technology and
solutions.
About Telvent
Telvent (NASDAQ: TLVT) is a global IT solutions and business information services provider that
improves the efficiency and reliability of the world’s premier organizations. The company serves markets
critical to the sustainability of the planet, including the energy, transportation, agriculture, and
environmental sectors. (www.telvent.com)