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Profiting from Smart Meter Communications Networks
Ovum, Jan 2011, Pages: 18
Introduction
Ovum believes there is potential for some alternative thinking when it comes to recovering the costs of smart meter networks. In many respects, the business models of utilities are starting to evolve at an increasing pace. Recent discussions with enterprises from a range of other industries have highlighted the potential for utilities to leverage the network that sits alongside AMI.
Features and benefits
- Looks at some of the major issues and realities facing smart meter deployments, as well as providing recommendations to recover costs.
- Considers Cisco's solution, Smart+Connected Communities, as an alternative revenue generation concept for utilities.
Highlights
- The quest to offset the large capital investment required for smart metering is beset by a number of problems. Firstly, it is unclear to what extent utilities will be able to reduce their operational costs, thereby making return on investment (ROI) calculations difficult.
Your key questions answered
- Understand Ovum's view of alternative revenue opportunities for utilities rolling out smart meter infrastructure.
- Gain greater insight into Cisco's Smart+Connected Communities solution set and how such an approach might help utilities.
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