Technology expertise

Technology decisions grounded in utility operations.

Northstar helps utilities make technology choices that work across customer service, field operations, finance, data, and the enterprise—not just in a demonstration.

The right technology is only part of the answer.

Utility technology succeeds when it is connected to the people, processes, data, governance, and implementation discipline required to make it work in the real world.

01

CIS & Meter-to-Cash

Customer service, billing, rates, credit and collections, service orders, payments, integration, and the operational decisions that connect the full customer lifecycle.

Focus areas

  • Customer and billing operations
  • Rates, payments, and collections
  • CIS integration and implementation readiness

02

Advanced Metering Infrastructure

AMI strategy, CIS and MDM integration, operational impacts, data readiness, and the change management required to turn meter data into better service and decisions.

Focus areas

  • AMI strategy and roadmap
  • CIS, MDM, and enterprise integration
  • Operational readiness and adoption

03

Electronic Bill Presentment & Payment

Digital billing, payments, vendor selection, CIS integration, print and mail coordination, and customer experience improvements that support adoption.

Focus areas

  • Digital billing and payment experience
  • Vendor evaluation and integration
  • Customer communication and adoption

04

Mobile Workforce Management

Field service, work management, scheduling and dispatch, mobile technology, and the connections between field teams, customer operations, and enterprise systems.

Focus areas

  • Work and service order processes
  • Scheduling, dispatch, and mobility
  • Field-to-office integration

05

Customer Portals

Self-service, usage, account management, payments, notifications, and customer experience design that makes utility interactions clearer and easier.

Focus areas

  • Self-service strategy
  • Account, usage, and payment journeys
  • Customer experience and adoption

06

Utility ERP

Finance, procurement, HR, asset management, integration, and enterprise transformation with a practical view of operational dependencies and delivery risk.

Focus areas

  • Enterprise process alignment
  • Integration and data dependencies
  • Program governance and readiness

A connected perspective

Technology is a utility-wide decision.

Northstar brings a cross-functional view to technology programs—helping leaders evaluate the implications for customers, field teams, finance, IT, and the people responsible for operating the future state.

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Bring clarity to your next technology decision.

From early strategy through selection, implementation, testing, and readiness, Northstar can help your utility move forward with confidence.

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