Ferranti - MECOMS; 10 essential questions for choosing a CIS / MDM solution
IT systems form the backbone of today‘s energy and utility companies. During the past decade, liberalization and unbundling have affected many markets. Once started, these processes rarely tune down and continue to create turmoil. Moreover, recent market trends, such as smart metering, environmental regulation and e-mobility, further add to the strain on IT systems.
The decision to invest in a new Meter Data Management (MDM) or Customer Information System (CIS) is a fundamental one, since these systems handle the utility-specific processes, which are not covered by a generic ERP. At all times, such technology should be aligned with the current and future needs of the business.
Obviously, these needs are unique for every organization, and those considering a new CIS or MDM system should make their own assessment. But product brochures, benchmarks and analyst reports can only tell you so much. Therefore, we believe that asking the right questions holds the key to a sound investment.
Regardless of whether MECOMS™ is the right solution for your organization, our new whitepaper "10 questions for choosing a CIS/MDM solution" provides thought-provoking questions you should ask any technology provider.
And if you have additional questions yourself, don‘t hesitate to ask us. We gladly provide answers too.