Centrica expands Hive partnership with Eni in Italy

Energy giant Centrica announced on Tuesday it had inked a five-year partnership with Italian energy firm Eni Gas e Luce that would see its 'Connected Homes' products available on the continent by the end of the month.

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Centrica's Hive connected range of thermostats, smart lights and plugs, and door and window sensors was slated for release to Eni Gas E Luce's 8m Italian customers on 20 November.

Nina Bhatia, managing director of Centrica Connected Home, said, "Strategic partnerships are going to be increasingly important to the growth of Centrica Connected Home. We are delighted to announce we are working together with Eni gas e luce to bring millions of new customers our Hive range of products and solutions."

"Through our customer knowledge, insight and experience, we understand that people want more from their energy and services provider - they want to be in control of how they run their home," she added.

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