The Toro Company Selects Iteris ClearAg for Environmental Analytics
The Toro Company will utilize ClearAg global weather content for better data-driven water management support
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, and The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground-engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions, have entered into agreement to provide ClearAg global environmental content via The Toro Companys turf management platform and applications.
"We look forward to driving further value for Toros residential and commercial irrigation customers with ClearAgs premium weather information," said Randy Pearson, director of engineering for The Toro Company. "The integration of ClearAg data into Toros platform and applications will allow Toros irrigation customers the ability to make real-time decisions and make adjustments accordingly."
As a leading provider of innovative irrigation solutions, Toro helps customers worldwide care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, and agricultural crops. ClearAg content will deliver pertinent course and plant information, such as evapotranspiration, temperature, humidity, and wind speed or direction.
"We are excited to extend our ClearAg Platform to Toros global customer base," said Jim Chambers, senior vice president and general manager of Iteris Agriculture and Weather Analytics division. "The ClearAg Platform will allow The Toro Company to continue driving water efficiency in their irrigation products through a better understanding of the environmental information required to make cost-effective irrigation decisions."
About Iteris, Inc.
Iteris is the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, turning big data into big breakthrough solutions. We collect, aggregate and analyze data on traffic, roads, weather, water, soil and crops to generate precise informatics that lead to safer transportation and smarter farming. Municipalities, government agencies, crop science companies, farmers and agronomists around the world use our solutions to make roads safer and travel more efficient, as well as farmlands more sustainable, healthy and productive. Visit www.iteris.com for more information.
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2016, Toro's global presence extends to more than 90 countries. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, Toro and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, landscapes, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. For more information, visit www.toro.com.
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