How Cloud Can Power Innovation in Energy and Utilities

Utility companies face the pressure of always-on demand to deliver. At the same time, the industry is changing, and forecasts predict 30% growth in the demand for energy in the next 20 years. To meet this increasing demand while also containing costs, utility companies must reduce asset management costs and main­tain reliability. This white paper examines the specific challenges utility IT leaders face and how they can handle those difficul­ties and continue to deliver reliable, safe, and uninterrupted service – and meet their business objectives – using cloud technology.