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STRA PAGE 6 | | STRATEGYTEGY In accordance with EU directives, 80% of consumers should be equipped with intelligent metering systems by 2020. Open standards, supported by official standardization organizations, play a critical role in reaching this ambitious goal. Interoperability, however, requires the development of companion specifications and conformance testing. Organizations such as the IDIS Association ensure that companion specifications are up to date and reflect the state of the latest development in smart meter technology.