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The Executive Insights Series Reports are detailed and comprehensive quarterly reports comprised of interviews with industry decision makers, technical market information plus analytical insights and supporting graphs and charts obtained through a rigorous market survey methodology and written by Institute analysts. The series consists of the Market Outlook and Forecast, Grid Analytics, Customer Analytics and Case Studies and Best Practices.
Market Outlook and Forecast Report
The Annual Market Outlook and Forecast Report is the industry’s first report focused entirely on the subject of data analytics. The report includes in-depth analysis on key market segments, issues and trends to help identify opportunities for product innovation, business development and the deployment of analytics solutions today.
CIO Report 2009/2010
Look to Sierra Energy Group's 2009/2010 Utility CIO Report for the rich
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The IT Project Hidden within your MDMS Initiative
The AMI portion of a smart grid project typically gets the lion’s share of attention, often because it represents upwards of 75% of the cost. AMI can also monopolize the planning process, and because it physically touches each customer premise, it often generates widespread public interest. Given the visibility of the AMI, smart grid projects frequently neglect the equally important data management systems required for successful implementation. This article discusses the importance of MDMS to AMI and highlights essential pointers for ensuring an efficient smart meter deployment.
Case Studies
Visa Bill Payment Case Study: DTE Energy
DTE Energy, a Detroit-based utility company, made a decision in March 2009 to no longer charge its customers a convenience fee to pay their utility bill with a payment card. The business case for doing so was supported by increased revenues collected, reduced cost of bill presentment and strengthened customer relationships by providing a convenient and easy way to pay. Read the full Case Study to learn more.
AEP has significantly reduced customer service resolution time on account disputes from three days to one
Learn how American Electric Power has reduced customer resolution time from three days to one.
Best Practice Ideas to Optimize Your Organizational Efficiency
Discover how an engineering content management (ECM) solution from BlueCielo provided RWE with a faster, easier, and more secure way to access technical asset information, resulting in fewer errors and greater operational efficiencies on a day-to-day basis.
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