NOVEMBER 2019CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.November 22, 2019, Volume 05 - Issue 54 (ISSN 2644-240X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffSalesSebastian Jacobsebastian@cioapplications.comEmailsales@cioapplications.comeditor@cioapplications.commarketing@cioapplications.comContact UsPhone: 510.330.5174Fax: 510.894.8405EditorialEmbracing ChangeToday, the utilities industry is endorsed with newer responsibilities, and enterprises that run century-old business models are under immense pressure to accommodate the ever-growing demands. However, adopting new technologies into their operational models is often a major challenge for enterprises in the utilities sector. Several companies have had a hard time ditching antiquated software, considering the massive investment they had made. For them, it is challenging to adopt new technologies when old "tried-and-true" methods still work--even if it's inefficient.However, this paradigm can no longer continue. Even though the conventional utility models managed to deliver affordability, safety, and reliability to consumers, the policies and emerging trends are necessitating a massive rebuild in the space. To be more specific, the ever-increasing customer desires, the exponential growth of renewable energy, and the up-and-coming technologies like blockchain and IoT are forcing the industry to adopt digitalization at a considerable pace and volume. These components, coupled with new customer engagement methodologies, will offer a new face to the utilities industry.Novel technologies--from both start-ups and established solution providers--will fuel a major part of this transformation. Going beyond their traditional focus, many innovative solution providers are targeting areas such as community energy projects, behind-the-meter energy generation, and new home upgrade options such as rooftop solar, coupled with battery storage.Staying on top of these developments in the industry is critical for companies to succeed. On that note, we present to you a special edition on utilities technologies. This edition features some of the disrupters in the space, including Aclara, eVerifile and Force 5, along with insights on how they are helping their clients succeed.Let us know your thoughts. Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtJohn WalterEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJune MichaelRose DcruzSenior WritersClara MathewLeah JaneRoyce D'Souza
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