John Marcolini on innovation
From 2024 DTECH Interview, John Marcolini · · Itron
“We're bringing together new Solutions and new ways to solve problems that just have never been done before.”
On , John Marcolini, Senior Vice President of Networked Solutions at ITRON INC, spoke about innovation during 2024 DTECH Interview, John Marcolini on Itron.
About John Marcolini
John Marcolini, Senior Vice President of Networked Solutions at Itron, discussed the company's approach to modernizing utility infrastructure in a June 2026 interview. He stated that modernization focuses on building resiliency and providing consumable technology to help utilities serve their customers. Marcolini said that while mesh technology is currently widely used, combining it with cellular technology will be the future direction for how customers consume products and solutions)Skip. He described the company's focus on connectivity, including the types of devices customers want to connect and the data they seek to pull into their back offices or act upon locally. Marcolini expressed excitement about Itron's recent acquisitions of Urban and Locust View, stating that integrating those technologies and leveraging the company's data is important for device lifecycle and asset management. He noted that 2026 is a major year for Itron, with the launch of new products such as a solar battery AP, cellular-connected endpoints integrated into the core utility IQ platform, and products aimed at improving connectivity for gas, water, electricity, and smart street lights. Marcolini characterized the company's focus as "intelligent connectivity," which he described as bringing together a wide variety of devices and harmonizing an ecosystem of partners to deliver value to customers.