The acquisition is part of Trimble’s initiative to bring productivity systems to the electric utilities industry. Pondera provides enterprise software platform and design services for electric transmission line system operators, engineer, procure and construct contractors, and vertically integrated utilities.
Pondera’s software suite includes TL-Pro Design Studio, PoleSTAR, and Nip & Tuck solutions. The Pondera business will be reported in Trimble’s field solutions segment.
Doug Merrill, general manager of Trimble’s Utilities Initiative, said: “Innovative technology is transforming the way utilities are planned, managed, built and maintained. Pondera software solutions and design services provide utility customers the tools to save time and cost during the design cycle as well as develop more accurate and complete infrastructure models, improving decision making and operational efficiencies.
“In addition, Trimble survey, mapping & GIS and GeoSpatial solutions provide data for TL-Pro analysis. The acquisition of Pondera will enable Trimble to provide additional capabilities for creating infrastructure models that leverage design information across the complete utility asset lifecycle.”
