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Description
The cloud-based BEACON Software as a Service (SaaS) provides a comprehensive solution for utility management and consumer engagement, addressing needs such as meter reading, proactive exception management, and detailed reporting. Leveraging advanced ORION endpoints, the BEACON SaaS captures interval meter reading data through various communication technologies, including cellular, fixed networks, and mobile methods, delivering 15-minute interval data as frequently as four times a day. This system offers in-depth analytics and a complete overview of the water utility and metering system efficiency. Users benefit from instant access to metering data and system alerts through a user-friendly interface that features extensive custom reporting options. Additionally, it promotes proactive exception management by sending timely alerts and real-time notifications to quickly address operational and customer service challenges. With APIs that facilitate easy integration with customer information systems (CIS), billing processes, and other utility platforms, BEACON SaaS stands out as a flexible cloud-based solution. Ultimately, its design not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves customer satisfaction through effective engagement strategies.
Description
Utilities are increasingly encountering disruptive challenges in the marketplace. The evolution of technology is transforming how customers engage with both their utilities and the wider world. By collaborating with utility companies, we forecast upcoming technology trends that enable better customer interaction through innovative solutions. The impact of technology is reshaping utility and customer relationships significantly. With MyUsage, customers gain access to more information and enhanced tools that empower them to resolve their inquiries without needing to reach out to you. Our aim is to provide your customers with the autonomy to manage their own issues effectively. We also facilitate an opportunity for customers to break free from debt by allowing them to pay off overdue balances in a gradual and manageable way. As a result, we have successfully assisted customers in maintaining their services while enabling utilities to recover nearly $200 in previously uncollectible debt per customer. This approach encourages customers to make smaller, more frequent payments, ensuring they stay on top of their bills in alignment with their usage patterns. Furthermore, this not only enhances customer satisfaction but also solidifies the financial stability of utility companies in the long run.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Itron Enterprise Meter Data Management
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Badger Meter
Founded
1905
Country
United States
Website
www.badgermeter.com/products/analytics-software/beacon/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Exceleron Software
Founded
1999
Country
United States
Website
exceleron.com
Product Features
Product Features
Portal
Chat
No
Collaboration
No
Content Management
No
Document Management
No
File Sharing
No
Search
No
Utility Billing
ACH Payment Processing
Yes
Account Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Cable
Yes
Collections Management
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Meter Management
Yes
Metered Billing
Yes
Move In / Move Out
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes
Non-Metered Billing
Yes
Online Payment Processing
Yes
Penalty / Cut-Off Processing
Yes
Rate Management
Yes
Service Call Management
No
Trash
Yes
Water
Yes
Work Order Management
No