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Description
Are you prepared to address the key elements propelling the transformation of energy systems and the complex scenarios that accompany them? Utilities can no longer adopt a passive stance. In an era dominated by prosumers, decentralized energy systems, and evolving generation and consumption habits, utilities need to proactively enhance value for the connected consumer while clarifying the often-overlooked advantages of remaining linked to the grid, ensuring all stakeholders can reap the rewards of the evolving distribution grid. A robust meter data management solution that emphasizes high data quality and automation is essential for seamless billing, operational improvements, and advancing beyond mere meter-to-cash processes. By maximizing the value derived from data, utilities can assess customer usage trends and optimize the distribution grid effectively. Incorporating big data from the outset fosters the generation of actionable and valuable insights, making the process of navigating difficult decisions significantly more manageable. This strategic approach not only benefits utilities but also reinforces consumer trust and engagement in the energy ecosystem.
Description
Utilizing vCloud Usage Meter's on-premises agent alongside vCloud Usage Insight's SaaS offerings allows for effective licensing usage metering and automated reporting. Begin by familiarizing yourself with both Usage Meter and Usage Insight, and then proceed to download the latest version to initiate the process. Engage with the Automatic Reporting Service, which is central to the Cloud Provider Metering Architecture, and acquire the most recent On-Premises agent for efficient license usage collection and reporting. This setup enables you to generate monthly reports effortlessly, streamlining the entire process from data collection to aggregation and reporting via the Commerce Portal. With the release of Usage Meter 4.3, there's enhanced capability to manage larger environments within a single deployment. Additionally, the introduction of in-place upgrades means that replacing the on-premises agent with each new version is no longer necessary. Usage Insight serves as a centralized hub for accessing and downloading Usage reports, while VMware takes responsibility for storing historical records, alleviating partners from needing to maintain older appliances. Overall, this comprehensive system significantly simplifies the metering and reporting tasks for users.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
AWS Marketplace
No
Alliance Key Manager
No
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Carbon Black EDR
No
Google Cloud Platform
No
IBM Cloud
No
Microsoft Azure
No
Omnissa Horizon 8
No
OpenText Core MDR
No
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
No
Integrations
AWS Marketplace
Yes
Alliance Key Manager
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Carbon Black EDR
Yes
Google Cloud Platform
Yes
IBM Cloud
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Omnissa Horizon 8
Yes
OpenText Core MDR
Yes
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Yes
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
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
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)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Siemens Digital Industries
Founded
1997
Country
United States
Website
new.siemens.com/global/en/products/energy/energy-automation-and-smart-grid/energyip-meter-data-management/energyip.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Broadcom
Founded
1991
Country
United States
Website
www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/cloud-director/cloud-provider-metering
Product Features
Energy Management
Benchmarking
No
Bill Audit
No
Bill Database
No
Bill Importing
No
Budgeting & Forecasting
No
Compliance Management
No
Contract Management
No
Cost / Use Reporting
No
Emissions Monitoring
No
Energy Price Analysis
No
Facility Scheduling
No
Greenhouse Gas Tracking
No
Load Control
No
Load Forecasting
No
Meter Tracking
No
Risk Management
No
Weather Normalization
No
Product Features
Cloud Cost Management
Cost Reduction Optimization
No
Dashboard
No
Data Import/Export
No
Data Storage
No
Data Visualization
No
Resource Usage Reporting
No
Roles / Permissions
No
Spend and Cost Reporting
No