As smart grid deployments move forward around the world, the anticipated wave of near-real-time data generated by advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) is expected to present unique challenges and opportunities. The ability to effectively translate this mountain of data from raw information into actionable insight can lead to superior customer engagement, new product offerings, increased revenue, and operational efficiencies for utilities.

The Smart Grid Data Analytics Virtual Summit: Fall 2012 is a one-day, 100% online conference focused on helping utilities manage the mountain of incoming AMI data and translate it into operational and bottom line success. Speakers will discuss the very latest tools, technologies, and strategies for turning smart grid data into improved profitability, customer relations, and operational excellence. The emphasis is on real-world case studies, best practices, and practical strategies for moving forward successfully. 

Topics to be addressed include:

• Leveraging data to achieve superior customer insights and engagement
• Relationship between MDM and data analytics
• Advances in analytics and MDM technologies, tools, and applications
• Optimizing grid operations by using data across the enterprise
• Role of the cloud in data management and analytics
• Cyber security and data privacy issues
• Key challenges, success strategies, and business models
• Case studies, deployments, and lessons learned to date
• Going from raw data to actionable information
• Best practices for data governance
• Market factors, trends, and opportunities

How can utilities leverage grid data and analytics to take the smart grid -- and their overall operations and customer service -- to the next level? What can we learn from leading utilities and deployments to date in this area? What are the very latest strategies, applications, and technology tools that can make this happen? These are just a few of the questions to be examined in depth at the Smart Grid Data Analytics Virtual Summit: Fall 2012 on November 1. 

• Utility IT managers and systems engineers
• MDM and smart grid project directors
• Systems, software and IT vendors
• Smart grid technology and software developers
• System integrators and consultants
• Utilities and power generators
• Regulators and public policy makers
• Grid operators
• Investors and financial community

The 100% online format of the Data Analytics Virtual Summit: Fall 2012 enables industry professionals from around the world to attend sessions easily and conveniently. Powered by the Cisco WebEx platform, the format of the Virtual Summit ensures interaction among attendees and presenters, for a unique, cost-effective, and in-depth networking experience. To learn more, click here.