Cinterion (News - Alert), a provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, announced it has been selected by Linyang Electronics to integrate Cinterion's tiny BGS2 in their smart meters and power management solutions.

“We selected Cinterion as our M2M technology partner for its world renowned reputation for high-quality M2M modules, its advanced security expertise and outstanding design and engineering support,” said Lu Hanxi, general manager of Shenzhen Linyang Electronic Technology, in a statement.

“BGS2 is reliable in even the most extreme temperatures, it is cost-effective, and it provides highly efficient Land Grid Array surface mounting for easy and precise mass manufacturing - all of these features help strengthen our bids for smart metering contracts throughout China,” Hanxi added.

Linyang Electronics is a global electronic information enterprise in China specializing in the smart metering industry. The company has selected Cinterion’s modules to provide secure wireless data communications solutions to its products and services including load monitoring and control.

China is heavily investing in smart grids as part of its strategy to gain efficiency in power distribution throughout the country. According to a recent research from IHS (News - Alert) iSuppli, China is investing $250 billion during the next five years to construct and develop smart grids.

Linyang Electronics has procured several smart grid contracts from the government. In 2011, State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), which drives the majority of power grid construction in China, requested bids for more than 44 million smart meter units, and Linyang Electronics won the major bid among them, according to official reports.

“The quality and reliability of our products is very much appreciated by our customers, and definitely a key decision criterion in that segment,” said Norbert Muhrer (News - Alert), CEO of Cinterion, in a statement.

“We are pleased to be a trusted partner of Linyang Electronics, and we're committed to expanding the smart energy applications throughout China and the rest of the world, to optimize power utilization and contribute our innovative solutions to energy conservation,” Muhrer added.

Recently Cinterion announced its EU3 M2M module won a 2011 Smart Grid Excellence Award from SmartGrid.TMCnet.com. The award honors innovative technologies that enable smart grid deployments for global utility companies.