Smart Cities

The Rolling Stones–and Smart Lighting?

April 11, 2019

Having just returned from Smart Cities Connect, two things were made abundantly clear: the definition of what makes a city smart has no concrete answer, and smart lighting is a rising star in the industry. The Sensus team addresses both in this post.

The Smart City Under Our Feet

March 26, 2019

The Digital Utility of the Future is a term frequently used to refer to water utilities that are undergoing a digital transformation. These utilities have realized that the only way to continue providing adequate water services is by using data.

7 Tips for an Innovative Partnership with your Managed Service Provider

March 19, 2019

As many utilities jump onto the managed services bandwagon, it’s vital that the partnerships created breed success for both sides of the relationship.

5 Trends in Analytics Software for Utilities

March 15, 2019

One thing remains consistent for utilities across the globe – the need for secure, timely, robust and accurate data.

Making the Business Case for Smart Lighting

February 25, 2019

Where technology is concerned, we’ve gotten used to quantum leaps in efficiency, affordability and enjoyment. So why isn't smart lighting ubiquitous? Read our article to find out why--and how to build a business case that goes beyond the bulb.

The End of Life for Itron FC300s: What’s Your Plan?

February 21, 2019

Itron will soon be ending support for their popular FC300 handhelds, which means utilities will need to rethink their meter data collection strategies. Now is a perfect time to consider migrating from walk-by/drive-by meter reading technology to the speed and efficiency of AMI.

Analytics in Utilities: How Do You Stack Up Against Your Peers?

January 16, 2019

Across the board, the data tells a similar story - utilities want and need analytics to improve asset/infrastructure management and customer service.

Smart Cities: The Role of Smart Utilities

December 19, 2018

Although many utilities tend to be “siloed”, using the right solutions can enable utilities to interact and connect with relevant city services to provide extraordinary new applications.

The Blame Game is Over (and Other Benefits of Managed Services for Utilities)

December 12, 2018

Are managed services the answer to overcoming monetary, operational and technology challenges of deploying a smart utility network?

The Hidden Problem of the Wi-SUN Alliance

November 28, 2018

It’s a compelling story. Imagine an alliance, formed to develop a mesh AMI communication standard that provides a ubiquitous platform for interoperability. However...