Three reasons not to build your own software

Three reasons not to build your own software

We often talk with utility customers who are considering the classic build versus buy decision for software. Should they use their own utility IT staff, or a subcontractor, to build and maintain custom software? Or should they partner with a vendor with a...
PowerClerk: Your 24/7 assistant, not just a front end tool

PowerClerk: Your 24/7 assistant, not just a front end tool

PowerClerk® as a system In the world of software, the term “front end” refers to elements that users interact with, the user interface (UI). A front end, in turn, may enable access to “back end” databases, other software, etc. Over the years, we’ve often heard...
Destination: Integrated DER interconnection

Destination: Integrated DER interconnection

For utilities, getting to an integrated DER interconnection workflow may seem complicated. Our latest whitepaper – Resolving the Conflict Between Distribution Planning and Interconnection Processes – provides a road map for the journey. In fact, thinking about...
DERs take center stage at DistribuTECH

DERs take center stage at DistribuTECH

At the recent DistribuTECH Conference in San Diego, more than 13,000 attendees spent three engaging days discussing the biggest issues facing utilities today. One of the hottest topics, judging by session attendance and exhibit floor conversations, was Distributed...