Research from TMG Consulting Reveals Seven Key Considerations for the Next Generation AMI Business Case

Austin, TX, February 28, 2017 --(PR.com)-- RIMSolutions™, the research practice of TMG Consulting today published the report: TMG’s 7 IN 17: Key Factors Shaping the Next Generation AMI Business Case, Part 1.

According to the report, to justify smart grid investments going forward, business cases need to go beyond eliminating the need for manual meter reads and increasing their accuracy to include other benefits. The seven key considerations, to expose these benefits include: The Internet of Things (IoT), Dynamic Pricing, Data and Asset Management, Agility and Flexibility, The Evolving Energy Business, Potential Revenue Streams and Customer Engagement.

“With technology advancing at its current rate and customer service expectations rising, the AMI business case of the future is extremely promising. Technology is available to prevent injury or death, improve the customer experience and expose new revenue streams,” says Vanessa Edmonds, a vice president at TMG Consulting who leads the research practice. “The report aims to help utility professionals understand and quantify these benefits, thereby making the case for future investments.”

The report is available to members of the TMG Research Community™, a consortium of industry peers focused on customer-related goals and projects.

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