| Utilities have a significant opportunity to transform the accuracy and reliability of power generation and distribution through the adoption of more intelligent and responsive energy management systems. However, many are hampered by inefficient and legacy systems that create data silos, unable to draw real insights from the new data available. Interestingly, the benefit of smarter energy grids - an increase in detailed data - presents a significant obstacle for utilities, both in managing and capitalizing on its wealth. Free WebCast on September 29th - Click to Register!
In this webinar, industry experts will discuss advances in data management and analytic applications that enable: -
Innovative demand response programs -
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Customer segmentation and retention -
Improved risk management Join us to learn about: -
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Real-time operational business intelligence. Make plans now to attend: "Conquering Data and Analytics
Obstacles in Smart Utilities." | Date: | Wednesday, September 29th | | Time: | 12:00-1:00pm Eastern | | Register: | Click Here |
About our Speakers:
 Dr. Steven Pratt, CenterPoint, is a 31 year veteran of the IT Industry and has held positions in all facets of technology implementation, support, and management. Steve is currently the Sr. Director of Technology Architecture and Chief Technologist for CenterPoint Energy. His responsibilities include ensuring the alignment between technology use and business requirements. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Masters in Organization Behavior, and a Ph.D in System Science. He is the author of "A Framework for the Ontological Representation of Organization Memory" in which he postulates the Theory of Virtual Organizational Memory Dynamics. Steve's recent interests include application virtualization through development of Service Oriented Architectures.
Dr. Pratt is also an adjunct professor of Research and Statistics and the author of a number of research papers on various technology related subjects.
 Todd Pistorese, OSIsoft, has thirty-two years of utility industry experience. His experience from Puget Sound Energy was within T&D Operations, Power Planning, and IT Solutions for Operations. As Business Development Executive at OSIsoft, Mr. Pistorese provides power industry expertise, sets strategic direction within the utility vertical market and works to educate customers and employees alike on emerging trends and the benefits of real-time data solutions. During his career Todd has worked closely with dozens of Electric Utilities, Generation Supply Companies and OSIsoft Partners. While at OSIsoft, Todd has held previous roles as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Director Partner Channels, and Utilities Industry Manager. Todd has dozens of technical publications in trade journals and magazines on utility innovation in application of real-time data, GIS, T&D Operational improvement, and more recently SmartGrid initiatives. Mr. Pistorese holds a BS Electrical Engineering, a Minor in Economics (both University of Washington), and an MBA (University of Puget Sound) in Seattle, WA, USA. Mr. Pistorese holds a US Patent for Automated Electric Plat Design.
 Alyssa Farrell, SAS, leads global industry marketing for SAS’ business within the energy sector, including Utilities, Oil and Gas. She also has responsibility for SAS’ Sustainability Solutions and works with customers around the world to understand best practices and solutions for managing their business with environmental responsibility in mind. She participates in the Corporate Consultative Group of the World Resources Institute and the Green Tech Council of the North Carolina Technology Association, and supports the SAS Executive Sustainability Council, the leadership team that governs SAS’ sustainable business practices.
Within the energy sector, her focus is on solutions that optimize our energy infrastructure by applying predictive analytics to complex data. Pertaining to all industries, Farrell regularly speaks with trade associations, analysts, and the press about the opportunities organizations have to effectively manage a sustainable strategy and drive healthy economic growth.
 Kate Rowland, Energy Central, is the Editor-in-Chief of Intelligent Utility magazine. Her previous roles at Energy Central include Managing Editor of Intelligent Utility magazine, Editor-in-Chief of Intelligent Utility Daily and Editor-in-Chief of the IU Topic Centers. She has more than 30 years' experience as an editor, writer and researcher with national news and business publications as well as radio. Kate has written about energy issues for numerous trade and mainstream business publications for 15 years.
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