Smart Cities

There are many ways utilities can leverage the smart home

June 10, 2019

Speakers, TV’s, security systems, thermostats, doorbells, vacuums and a host of other devices are now connected to the internet, have an app, and can be integrated with various home automation solutions. The Internet of Things is here. This trend...

Five Years of Data Science in Five Minutes

May 30, 2019

Modeling, machine learning and physics, oh my! Learn everything you wanted to know and more (much more!) about utility data science from the Sensus Lightning Talk at Utility Analytics Summit 2019.

Debunking the Myths of Managed Services for Utilities

May 2, 2019

For utilities large and small, partnering with a managed services provider delivers significant benefits, although there are several misconceptions. Here are five common beliefs that are more fiction than truth.

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.