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Next generation metering technologies for Central American and Caribbean utilitiesBogotá, Colombia --- (METERING.COM) --- May 12, 2008 - A range of technologies from prepayment to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) are appropriate for the Central American and Caribbean region, delegates to the recent 2nd Metering Central America & Caribbean event agreed.
The event, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia from April 28-30, was attended by more than 340 delegates from across the Latin American region, who came to strategise on next generation metering technologies for Central American and Caribbean utilities and to view in the exhibition technologies available for the region. One week left to register for Metering Central America & Caribbean!Metering Central America & Caribbean will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, from 28 – 30 April 2008. Join us to review and strategize on next-generation metering technologies for utilities in the region.
Come and discuss how to reduce non-technical losses, increase customer satisfaction, be more efficient with business processes and offer cost-effective services thanks to improved:
International AMR workshop at Metering Central America & CaribbeanA half-day international AMR workshop will be hosted by Dr Howard Scott on Monday April 28, 2008, as a pre-conference workshop to Metering Central America & Caribbean in Bogotá, Colombia.
This workshop will provide an introduction to automatic meter reading. It will focus on a review of the technology and deployment options available to electric, gas and water utilities, and the practical aspects of exploring vendor offerings, building a business case, and successfully implementing a system.
By attending this training course you will:
Metering Central America & Caribbean program brochure now availableThe program brochure for the 2nd Metering Central America and Caribbean conference and exhibition, taking place in Bogotá, Colombia from April 28-30, 2008, is now available.
New, advanced metering systems are attracting increasing interest worldwide as a tool for energy management and revenue protection as well as the introduction of innovative customer service programs and the move towards a smart grid. Key considerations are economic and regulatory, and integration alongside traditional technologies such as prepayment and AMR. Metering Central America & Caribbean: View the programThe program is now available for the Metering Central America & Caribbean conference and exhibition taking place in Bogotá, Colombia from April 28-30, 2008.
New, advanced metering systems are attracting increasing interest worldwide as a tool for energy management and revenue protection as well as the introduction of innovative customer service programs and the move towards a smart grid. Key considerations are economic and regulatory, and integration alongside traditional technologies such as prepayment and AMR.
With the value of these systems continually evolving, Metering Central America & Caribbean will provide the platform to review and strategise on next generation metering technologies for Central American and Caribbean utilities.
Next-generation metering technologies for Central American & Caribbean utilitiesNew metering technologies have demonstrated that losses may be reduced down to less than ten percent from the more than 20 percent that has been typical across the Central American and Caribbean region for the past several years. While such high investment projects may be difficult to justify, particularly for public utilities, it is essential that companies move to reviewing these technologies, considering their levels of return. Metering Central America & Caribbean: Mark the dates - April 28-30, 2008The Metering Central America & Caribbean conference and exhibition will take place in Bogotá, Colombia from April 28-30, 2008.
This year’s theme is “Next-generation metering technologies for Central American and Caribbean utilities”.
This second annual Metering Central America & Caribbean will capture the stories behind the increasing complexities involved in the customer-end technology sector. The event is designed specifically for utility professionals to learn from their peers how to approach process improvements, solution integration and vendor partnerships as a means to improve the metering, billing and customer management function overall, while providing direction for the future.
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