Tip #1:
Look for a CIS solution that includes an AMI Gateway and make sure that it is technology-agnostic as not to limit the range of vendors you can work with for the deployment.
Tip #2:
Search for a next-generation CIS with validating, estimating, and editing capabilities that can handle metering exceptions for large volumes of data.
Tip #3:
Look for a CIS that effectively integrates metering and billing processes to promptly detect errors and avoid customer claims.
Tip #4:
Consider a CIS which includes self-service portals and apps with dashboards and analytics that let customers monitor their usage and change their behavior to reduce their bill.
Tip #5:
To make sure you get the most out of your AMI deployment, focus on finding a CIS that can turn massive meter data into actionable information with data analytics.
