Data and Information Management: Cornerstone for Utility Decision-Making
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Fee per person: $75-member, $120-nonmember
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This webinar was rescheduled from Fall 2025 to Feb-11, 2026.
Objectives
- Embark on developing a Technology Strategic Plan.
- Learn best practices for the design, selection, and implementation of modern data and technology solutions.
- Develop appropriate data management policies and procedures to support robust data capture, quality control, and governance.
- Learn about emerging trends, including the advancement of GIS, Internet of Things (IoT), data analysis, applications of AI, data visualization, workflow automation, digital twin deployment, machine learning models, and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
- Understand how effectively managed data systems can add significant value to your utility.
Expert Panel
- Moderated by: Doug Spiers, Vice President, Raftelis
- Charles Burton, Industry Lead - Municipal, Industrial, and Water Sector Solutions, Teksouth
- Tammy Whipple, Principal Consultant, AMCL
- Madeleine Driscoll, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer
Description
Water utilities implement their mission and vision by executing numerous business processes, all of which rely on newly generated data. These processes encompass various areas such as water production and distribution, asset inspection, asset maintenance, metering, customer billing, customer service, and capital planning.
Utility managers utilize data management systems to facilitate informed decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize organizational value. The primary objective of data system management is to empower the entire utility workforce in making effective and efficient decisions by effectively managing data, employing sound data analytics, and proactively leveraging digital technology systems. In this webinar, we will explore data collection, the decision support capabilities it offers, and insights on harnessing technological advancements.
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