IntroductionThis summary report highlights the Energy & Utilities Technology research themes for 2007.
It looks at both existing solutions, such as Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), as well as new technologies required to meet evolving market conditions in the European, North American and Asian regions.Scope25 interviews with leading technology vendors specializing in solutions for the Energy & Utilities industry 150 interviews with senior executives from the Energy & Utilities industryHighlightsThe report highlights the importance of smart metering technology in the evolving Energy & Utilities sector, and explains the factors behind why Datamonitor has chosen the topic as a research theme for 2007.
The report also focuses on the relevance of improved commercial asset management to the Energy & Utilities industry, and sets out the associated technological implications that this creates.Reasons to PurchaseAssesses the impact of smart metering on the Energy & Utilities market Outlines the migration options for Energy & Utilities companies looking to adopt smart metering technology Explains the significance of technological innovation in improving the management of commercial assets