Itron aims to make meter-reading a desk job. The company is a global supplier of metering products and services for electric, natural gas, and water utilities. Itron makes radio- and telephone-based automatic meter-reading (AMR) systems, handheld meter-reading computers, smart meters, and meter data acquisition and analysis software, in addition to traditional standard (manual-read) meters. Its systems are installed at about 8,000 utilities across 100 countries. The company also provides consulting, project management, and outsourcing services. Customers have included BC Hydro, Electrabel, Ford, Progress Energy, and Southern California Edison.