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Description
The cloud-based BEACON Software as a Service (SaaS) provides a comprehensive solution for utility management and consumer engagement, addressing needs such as meter reading, proactive exception management, and detailed reporting. Leveraging advanced ORION endpoints, the BEACON SaaS captures interval meter reading data through various communication technologies, including cellular, fixed networks, and mobile methods, delivering 15-minute interval data as frequently as four times a day. This system offers in-depth analytics and a complete overview of the water utility and metering system efficiency. Users benefit from instant access to metering data and system alerts through a user-friendly interface that features extensive custom reporting options. Additionally, it promotes proactive exception management by sending timely alerts and real-time notifications to quickly address operational and customer service challenges. With APIs that facilitate easy integration with customer information systems (CIS), billing processes, and other utility platforms, BEACON SaaS stands out as a flexible cloud-based solution. Ultimately, its design not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves customer satisfaction through effective engagement strategies.
Description
The IMS Utility Billing system stands out as the most adaptable and comprehensive billing solution available, catering to both private and public utility providers. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, it effectively serves smaller clients managing just a few hundred accounts while also possessing the robustness required to support larger entities with thousands of accounts. Its capacity for customer management is virtually limitless, making it a preferred choice for various utility companies. This billing system is capable of handling a diverse range of metered services, including but not limited to water, sewer, electricity, and gas, in addition to accommodating extra charges like pest control fees, late payments, and assessments. The program comes equipped with standard billing forms, which include both laser bill cards and letter statements, while allowing for the creation of customized bill formats for an extra fee. A recently introduced module enhances functionality by enabling the printing of POSTNET Bar Codes on letter laser statements, significantly reducing costs for substantial mail distributions. Furthermore, the IMS Utility Billing system seamlessly integrates with numerous handheld meter readers, enabling swift and efficient data entry for meter readings. Overall, this system combines flexibility and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for utility billing needs.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Badger Meter
Founded
1905
Country
United States
Website
www.badgermeter.com/products/analytics-software/beacon/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Information Management Services
Country
United States
Website
www.ims-florida.com/imsub.php4
Product Features
Product Features
Utility Billing
ACH Payment Processing
No
Account Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Cable
No
Collections Management
No
Customer Management
No
Electricity
Yes
Meter Management
No
Metered Billing
Yes
Move In / Move Out
No
Natural Gas
Yes
Non-Metered Billing
No
Online Payment Processing
No
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
No
Rate Management
No
Service Call Management
No
Trash
No
Water
Yes
Work Order Management
Yes