2015 Sensus Reach Conference Session Descriptions

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1 2015 Sensus Reach s Advanced Applications Supported by FlexNet Attendees will learn about advanced applications that will be supported by the FlexNet communication network. Advanced Cathodic Protection This advanced session features more detail on all of the different test point modes and rectifier control methods enabled by the cathodic protection application and the FlexNet communication network. ally Water Meter Overview This session offers an overview of the features, benefits and value provided by ally. Topics include analytics, applications, security, installation and return on investment. Boosting the Sensus Customer Experience Improvements in communications, support structures, business processes and more will be discussed at this session. Topics include services, education and training all dedicated to the continued enhancement of the customer experience. Bringing VantagePoint to Light This session features Sensus VantagePoint, an intelligent lighting control solution that leverages the FlexNet system to provide reduced operating costs, enhanced customer service, energy conservation, and improved public safety. Building a Business Case for AMR and AMI A panel of experts will discuss the features, functions and benefits of AMR and AMI. Topics include technology decision process, data analytics, two-way communications and improving utility operations. Conservation Voltage Reduction with Sensus Analytics Learn how Huntsville Utilities shed 55MW of load in one event and monitored voltage levels on 300 circuits with the Voltage Analysis Application, FlexNet system and the Gen4 residential electric meter. Consolidating AMR and AMI Data for Demand Studies and Conservation Modeling Truckee Meadows Water Authority will share its experience using AMR and AMI meter data to perform demand studies and formulate applications for conservation modeling. Page 1 9/10/2015

2 2015 Sensus Reach s Data Analytics: What you Don t Know Can Help You Progressive cooperative, Talquin Electric, will share their experiences in data analytics and vision for the future of analytics in their utility operations. Deploying 4G Cellular Technology Attendees will learn how to leverage our 4G radio module for managing their Distribution Automation endpoint devices including capacitor bank controllers, reclosers and fault current indicators. Device Manager Capabilities This session focuses on the capabilities of Device Manager in water, gas, and electric utility environments. Topics include ease of use and the division of utility types. Double Your Base Station Power with the M400D Our latest base station technology is modular, cost-efficient and easily expandable to support multiple applications including AMI and DA. This session features an overview of the product capabilities. Electric Analytics for Distribution Planning There are various analytics applications for gathering and managing data for distribution system planning by electric utilities. This session will cover Transformer Load Aggregation, Loss Analysis and Alarm Management. Electric Analytics Forum and Roadmap This session features a review of the latest developments in electric analytics and an open discussion on the product roadmap. Electric Meter Firmware Download: Lessons Learned Learn from your peers as they share their real-world experiences deploying a firmware download to electric meters in the field. Get behind-the-scenes details from both large and mid-sized utilities. Electric Meter Portfolio Overview Selecting an electric meter can impact several areas of your organization, including the meter shop, IT, billing and field operations. In this session, we ll cover our complete electric meter portfolio so you can choose the best option for your utility. Page 2 9/10/2015

3 2015 Sensus Reach s Emerging Technologies for Water Encryption Best Practices Expand Your Network with the Virtual Base Station Attendees will hear about the emerging technologies that add value beyond the meter and how our products and solutions fit with the latest requirements for deploying a smart water network. This session features a discussion of best practices for meter encryption from the utility s point of view. We ll cover key phases of the process, including meter selection criteria, developing a project timeline and process changes required to support encryption. Secondary topics include key management, hardware security modules and RMA of encrypted meters. Water utilities looking to expand their network to support AMI and DA can now use the Virtual Base Station feature of the FlexNet System to minimize required equipment and spectrum. Explore the Sensus Analytics Consumer Portal Fighting the Drought with Data FlexNet Communications Portfolio Roadmap This session is an overview of the features and capabilities found in the Sensus Analytics Consumer Portal. Attendees will learn to enable customer communications of usage, alerts, and notifications with a mobile phone and PC-ready solution. With severe drought devastating California, every drop of water counts. Conservation efforts are essential, and vital to the success of those efforts is ready access to usage data for both utilities and their customers. Learn how Eastern Municipal Water District enhanced its AMI with a meter data management system (MDMS) and helped customers reduce their consumption. This session features a roadmap of the breadth of offerings in the FlexNet portfolio and the value of each to the customer. Topics include solutions for hard to reach meters. Future of Cybersecurity in a Connected World Adding applications and smart devices to your network requires more security measures. In this session, Sensus experts will share the latest cybersecurity models and best practices for protecting your network and the data it carries. Gas Analytics Forum Roadmap Development This session features a review of the latest developments in gas analytics and an open discussion on the product roadmap. Page 3 9/10/2015

4 2015 Sensus Reach s Gas Roadmap A preview of the exciting development advancements that are planned for gas utility measurement and operational solutions. Going Beyond Standardized Testing of Electric Meters How are electric meters qualified and tested? What is ANSI? What is UL 2735? Attend this session for answers to these questions and insights into how Sensus and our third-party partners are adapting to the changing landscape of standardized meter testing. How SaaS Can Help You Operate and Maintain Your DA Portfolio Improving Customer Satisfaction with Smart Meter Data Improving response time for high- efficiency equipment Leveraging Software as a Service (SaaS), you can improve reliability, increase capability and save money in the operation and maintenance of your DA and SCADA systems. The Nevada Dynamic Pricing Trial (NDPT), one of the nation s largest and most data-intensive utility trials, provided deep and valuable insight into customer behavior, motivation and satisfaction. This session describes NDPT results and offers valuable lessons for those seeking to draw practical conclusions from meter data. Attendees will learn how to better control pressure fluctuations with high efficiency gas fired equipment using the QR-S. Increase Revenue with OMNI Review business case for testing and replacement of commercial and industrial meters. Integrate Third-Party Devices with the Supplier Development Kit Get a first look at the Sensus Supplier Development Kit, which greatly simplifies the integration of FlexNet communications into third-party smart infrastructure devices. Introduction to Cathodic Protection This session is an overview of our 20-year battery-powered endpoint to remotely monitor and control realtime situations that cause safety issues in your pipeline. This regulatory-requirement application for corrosion monitoring is offered in a managed services environment. Page 4 9/10/2015

5 2015 Sensus Reach s Introduction to Distribution Automation Keeping the Bad Guys Out: How to Secure Your Infrastructure Leverage the R100 For Hard to Reach Locations Making the Triple Play: Gas, Water and Electric AMI Attendees will learn how Distribution Automation applications can improve the performance of their infrastructure. We will discuss applications that help you reduce the length of outages and spend less time in the field. Effectively securing your utility infrastructure requires a multi-faceted approach. Southern Company will share their experiences and lead a discussion on how to deploy multiple components of the layered security model using aspects of an existing enterprise and security features from Sensus. The R100 Remote/Relay can communicate bi-directionally with any FlexNet endpoint even those in hard to reach locations such as vaults and basements. This session features an overview of the product capabilities. Learn how the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada successfully implemented one of the first AMI projects in the country to include all three utility types. Involving 81,000 gas, water and electric meters, this important initiative offers many helpful lessons for other utilities considering their own AMI deployment. Managing Unaccounted for Water This session will cover how technology can increase revenue through applications that focus on unaccounted for water. Topics include leaks, account management, customer service, flushing and theft. Maximize Your AMI Investment: A Consultant s Guide My Sensus Connection: The Sensus Customer Service Web Portal An AMI deployment that stops at simple meter reading is incomplete and can leave 60 to 70 percent of system benefits on the table. Don t let that be your story. We ll walk you through the process of how to guarantee a successful deployment, whether for an AMI, MDM, CIS or other system. Plus, we ll include strategies for validating effectiveness and understanding where future improvements can be made. Are you a Sensus customer? Then you should be accessing My Sensus Connection! From entering support tickets and managing your returns, to finding the latest documentation and sharing your great ideas for improving our products, My Sensus Connection plays an essential role in helping you get the most value out of your Sensus solutions. This session describes how to access the site, explores the features available, and previews upcoming enhancements and updates. Page 5 9/10/2015

6 2015 Sensus Reach s Navigating the Waters of Change during a Meter Upgrade Operational Efficiency Through Data Analytics Overview of Order Entry Management System (OEMS) Upgrading water meters requires a plan, a budget and a timeline. You need to create the procedures and processes you d expect. You also need to be nimble to address the things you didn t anticipate. Learn how the City of Evans, Colorado partnered with Sensus to update all of the town s water meters and the many benefits realized. Learn how London Hydro used analytics to take its AMI beyond the meter-to-cash business process. Developing innovative custom applications, like the Meter Anomaly and Response Protocol (MARP), the London Hydro analytics team created sophisticated ways to better manage the grid, communications and people. This session will cover an overview of the new, online tool for customers to enter meter/module specifications (specifically for: icon, Stratus, 3rd Party meters and VantagePoint (Lighting) modules). This will be replacing the electric meter configuration order packet spreadsheet. Pairing the GE I-210+c Electric Meter with FlexNet Attendees will learn about the features and benefits that the General Electric I-210+c residential meter provides when paired with the Sensus FlexNet system, including how to gather and share billing and diagnostic information. Power Outage and Restoration In this customer-led session, you ll get a behind-the-scenes look at using data to improve power outage restoration. Find out how the utility achieved operational excellence and improved customer satisfaction by integrating its outage management system with FlexNet. Professional Services Overview This session is an overview of the benefits of Professional Services and customer success stories from the industry. Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Big Data Big data applications that collect information from multiple sources for analysis and action require stringent security controls. This session includes best practices for categorizing and compartmentalizing data and addresses security for personally identifiable information (PII). Real-World Experience Panel: Distribution Automation Customers will present short case studies on their real-world experience deploying Distribution Automation applications. Page 6 9/10/2015

7 2015 Sensus Reach s RNI Software Update This session features an overview of the most recent updates to the RNI software. Discussion includes benefits, features, quality and performance of RNI versions 3.2 and 3.3. Sensus Analytics Solution for Water Utilities Attendees will be introduced to the latest Sensus Analytics suite of products. Topics include the overall application and features and benefits of the core solutions. Sensus Logic at Work Learn how a customer is using Logic and the FlexNet communication network to maximize the data they collect and turn it into useful information. Services Portfolio Roadmap This session features a roadmap of the breadth of offerings in the services portfolio and the value of each to the customer. Smart Campus Lighting Solutions Hear how the 1,970-acre University of Alabama is using Sensus VantagePoint Lighting Control to improve campus and co-ed safety while saving energy and money on outdoor lighting maintenance. Smart Gateway Overview This session offers an overview of the features, benefits and value of the Smart Gateway product. Topics include analytics, applications, security, installation and return on investment. Software Roadmap Get a behind-the-scenes look at the candidates for enhancements to the software roadmap for Topics include application-based solutions, feature licensing, third-party software, EOL definition and solution gaps. Software-as-a-Service Overview This session is an overview of the benefits of Software-as-a-Service and customer success stories from the industry. Page 7 9/10/2015

8 2015 Sensus Reach s System Monitoring with Smart Gateway This session introduces the battery-powered Smart Gateway, which enables the capture of data on pressure, temperature and system security, and raises the bar on infrastructure monitoring and control. The technology can economically establish or extend an existing SCADA system. The Power of AMI and CIS Data Integration The Whole Story on ESM and FlexNet Understanding the Data Process: From RNI to Analytics Using Data to Build Trust and Relationships Water Analytics Forum and Roadmap Integrating meter reads with customer information data is powerful. It gives you and your customers access to current usage so you can partner with them to identify leaks and encourage conservation efforts. Plus, you get the data you need to be able to focus immediately on problematic situations before they escalate. Attendees will take part in an end-to-end solution discussion about Enhanced Supervisory Message technology (ESM) the mechanism that transports data from the meter tables to the FlexNet system in a common format. In this advanced session, you ll learn how and why to select data to be sent and how those choices affect your FlexNet system. Attendees will learn what data is available in various versions of the RNI and the options for deploying an analytics solution. Using analytics in a fixed based environment and options for integration with existing processes will be covered. Learn how to turn data uncovered by the FlexNet system into information you can use to build customer relationships and satisfaction. Through analysis of field examples, we ll uncover tools you can use to notify customers of high daily usage, avert property damage and, most importantly, develop trust. And we ll inject a dose of laughter, too. This session features a review of the latest developments in water analytics and an open discussion on the product roadmap. Page 8 9/10/2015