Insights Shaping Smart Utilities

DISTRIBUTECH 2020: Walking with a destination in mind

January 21, 2020

At the journey’s start he was clean-shaven and optimistic. Over the next six months, the beard grew unruly and emotions ran the gamut from positive to absolutely dejected. Last October, Mike Posner, the Grammy-nominated musician behind the 2010 Billboard hit “Cooler Than Me”, completed a 2,851 ...

It’s Time to Leave Outdated Utility Technology Behind

December 11, 2019

At the time, I didn’t realize it. But I had a very fortunate childhood. I lived a middle-class existence with parents that were willing to invest time and money to give me learning experiences that weren’t readily available to many of my classmates.

Combo utility dilemma:
one AMI system or many?

November 20, 2019

Providing customers with reliable water, gas or electricity is a key tenant for all utilities. Many face the added challenge of delivering a combination of gas, water or electric services. Being a combination utility adds a layer of complexity to an already complex business.

Sensus and Urbint – taking AMI beyond meter reading

November 14, 2019

AMI is no longer just about collecting meter reads – it’s about connected solutions that enable us to predict issues, not just react to them. Leveraging data transmitted over the Sensus FlexNet communications network, Urbint uses artificial intelligence to potential weak spots along gas pipelines.

Fun Within Reach

October 31, 2019

There are so many great things to do in Anaheim, and we wanted to share a few. Remember though, the true opportunity is in networking with your peers from around the world at REACH.

Water, Water, Everywhere

October 16, 2019

With hundreds of sessions at REACH, many of which are focused on water applications, it‘s going to be hard to decide which to are the must attend sessions. Here's a sneak peak at some recommendations to help you build your agenda.