Ambient Corporation, a smart grid communications platforms integrator, develops high-speed Internet protocols-based data communications networks over existing medium and low-voltage distribution grids in North America. Its Ambient Smart Grid platform facilitates a two-way, real-time communications network that serves the last mile backhaul necessity of utilities to implement smart grid applications, such as metering infrastructures, real-time pricing, demand side management, distribution monitoring and automation, and direct load control. It also provides Ambient NMS, an element management software, as well as offers maintenance services. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts.