Avista Renews Long-term Services Agreement with HP

HP Enterprise Services today announced Avista Corporation, a Washington-based public utility, has signed a seven-year research and applications outsourcing renewal agreement to help with its ongoing transition into a digital utility.

The rest of the utilities industry

"Along with the rest of the utilities industry, we're transforming ourselves with digital and smart grid technology during also keeping the lights on and gas flowing for our 359,000 electric and 319,000 natural gas clients," said Jim Kensok, vice president and chief information officer, Avista. "HP partners with Avista applying its deep applications, innovation and industry knowledge to furthermore our digital journey during keeping an eye on managing costs."

"Today's consumers want a fast and flexible customer experience that's always on and easily accessible via mobile devices to allow them more control over their energy usage," said Darl Davidson, vice president, Manufacturing, Energy and Life Sciences, HP Enterprise Services. "HP is uniquely skilled in supporting Avista's current innovation and will use its deep applications and industry expertise to help Avista to quickly respond to its clients' needs."

World of continuous connectivity

In a world of continuous connectivity, the Instant-On Enterprise embeds innovation in everything it does to serve clients, employees, partners and citizens with everything they need, instantly.

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