The Fundamentals of Utility Outsourcing

The service incorporates two very important value propositions: Software as a Service (SaaS) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). This approach allows clients to take advantage of both Cognera’s innovative systems and experienced back office staff, all at a much lower cost than implementing in-house systems and adding in-house experts. Cognera’s collaborative approach provides clients with reduced key person risk, faster innovation cycles, and decreased capital investment and time-to-market.

Cognera provides all the fundamentals of an outsourced IT solution – reliability, availability, security and manageability – with the added bonus of deep industry-relevant business and process expertise to inform the design and implementation of clients’ systems. For further information, please read the detailed online editorial feature explaining the growth and benefits of a SaaS solution in the utility and energy industry at www.nextgenpe.com

As an extension to Cognera’s offering, the company is also launching an innovative e-intelligence framework that will take the guesswork out of implementing a business intelligence strategy to meet the needs of clients. The solution turns raw data into information and insights delivered via powerful reporting tools, scorecards and portals.

Meet the Cognera team at the CS Week Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, May 22, 2008, from 2:30 – 3:30pm. Cognera’s presentation will provide real-world insight into its unique approach and is entitled “Complex Billing Methodologies in a Deregulated Market: ENMAX Energy Marketing.” Alternatively, call (001) 403 770 5975 or visit www.cognera.com to learn more.