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Energy and Utilities Consulting Services

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Solving business & tech challenges for energy leaders.

Digital transformation, data analytics, customer experience, and business solutions for energy and utilities.

From clean energy to cyber threats, the energy & utilities landscape is rapidly shifting. SME Solutions Group understands these challenges and can help you harness innovation to thrive in this evolving market. Get prepared, not left behind.

Are you prepared?

The energy and utilities industry is transforming.

New technologies, clean energy, demanding customers, cyber threats, connected grids, and shifting markets are shaking things up. But don't worry, SME Solutions Group is here to turn disruption into your advantage.

Since 2011, we've delivered proven results for over 25 energy and utility clients. With trusted partners, we offer a broad range of business, technology, and digital services tailored to your needs.

Unlike traditional consultants, we focus on trust and value. That's why we boast a 98% customer satisfaction rating. Get the unmatched experience you deserve. Combine our years of expertise with a customized approach for your business. Let's talk today.

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Our Energy & Utilities Sector Experience

With a deep understanding of the energy and utilities sector, our team of consultants brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Whether you are navigating regulatory changes, implementing new technologies, or optimizing operations, we are here to guide you through every step of the process. Trust in our experience to help you tackle any challenges with confidence and drive success in an ever-evolving industry.

 

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Business Consulting and Strategy

Our Business Consulting Services, including project management expertise, empower energy and utilities clients to shape their culture, transform mindsets, and cultivate exceptional leaders, teams, and processes.

With our innovative approach, we align and fortify your organization by seamlessly integrating strategic intent with your operational framework to deliver superior results for both your customers and teams.

Cloud Transformation and Services

If your organization is considering a move to the cloud or seeking to maximize your current setup, SME Solutions Group is here to drive and nurture innovation in cloud computing.

With a strong proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, we offer assistance in migration strategy and implementation, development of applications and microservices, infrastructure establishment and maintenance, as well as optimization of workloads and cloud resources.

Core Systems Support and IT Testing

With our expertise in application architecture assessment, deep knowledge of utility and energy software, and comprehensive IT testing capabilities, we assist clients in the modernization of their internal systems. This includes a range of essential tools such as Enterprise Resource Management (ERP), Customer Information Systems (CIS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), as well as workforce and asset management, Human Capital Management (HCM)/Workforce Management (WFM), and more.

Benefit from our extensive experience in providing support and implementing solutions from industry leaders like Oracle, NetSuite, Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft.

Data and Analytics Services

Transform your data into powerful insights that drive energy and utility analytics, empowering your business with valuable intelligence, streamlined processes, and a culture of innovation.

Join forces with our seasoned team of AI and BI specialists, consisting of talented data analysts and data engineers, to identify critical business challenges where the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business intelligence (BI), and Machine Learning (ML) technologies can provide a competitive advantage and boost overall organizational efficiency.

Staffing Augmentation and Support

With our specialized focus on utility and energy organizations, we excel in helping them navigate and fulfill their distinct project needs with our superior staffing solutions.

Our team of consultants, each with an average of over 15 years of industry experience, brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table, ensuring our clients receive unparalleled value and expertise.

Our energy and utilities

CONSULTING EXPERTISE

140 +

Projects Delivered

15 +

Average Years of E&U Consultant Expertise

25 +

Energy & Utility Clients

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Embracing AI: A Game Changer in the Utility Industry

In today's digital era, the utility industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. 

Traditional grids are struggling to keep up with modern demands, is AI the best solution? If so, how do we navigate this transition effectively?

It's about more than just technology; it's about strategic planning, organizational readiness, and cultural shifts.

From vegetation management to asset management and energy distribution, AI is reshaping every aspect of utility operations. The potential is vast, and the time to act is now.

 

Project Management

At SME Solutions Group, we are dedicated to helping energy and utilities organizations streamline their project management processes and achieve their goals. With our extensive experience in the industry, we offer a comprehensive suite of project management services tailored to the unique needs of the energy and utilities sectors.

Our team of seasoned project management professionals has a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities faced by energy and utilities companies.

  • Industry Expertise: Our team has extensive experience working with energy and utilities companies, giving us a deep understanding of your unique needs and challenges.

  • Proven Track Record: We have a proven track record of delivering successful projects for our clients, helping them achieve their goals and drive growth.

  • Tailored Solutions: We tailor our services to your specific requirements, ensuring that you receive the support you need to succeed.

  • Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and support, always striving to exceed your expectations.

Project Planning and Execution:

We work closely with you to develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, and ensure seamless execution from start to finish.

Risk Management:

Our experts identify and mitigate potential risks, helping you navigate the dynamic landscape of the energy and utilities industries.

Resource Optimization:

We optimize the allocation of your human and financial resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective project delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement:

We focus on seamless stakeholder collaboration and alignment, along with comprehensive training and documentation for easy system adoption—enhancing your project's success and longevity.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

We provide comprehensive performance tracking and reporting, enabling you to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Partnered with Trusted Technology Solutions

We carefully select partners at the forefront of their fields, ensuring we offer a comprehensive range of tools, insights, and capabilities. Our partnerships go beyond transactions, fostering dynamic collaborations that enhance our services and the value we provide to our clients. With our partners' cutting-edge solutions and expertise, we effectively address complex challenges, drive transformation, and secure sustainable results that advance our clients' objectives.

As a trusted Microsoft Partner, we have empowered our energy and utility clients to unlock the full potential of their Microsoft investments while safeguarding platform security through our comprehensive assessments.

Our Microsoft expertise spans across various specialties, including Business Applications (Power Platform), Modern Work (Teams), Security (Azure Security), Data & AI (Power BI and Azure), Infrastructure (Azure), and Digital & App Innovation (Azure).

Our team boasts a profound track record of seamlessly transitioning clients from existing analytics platforms to Power BI, benefitting from the tight integration within the Microsoft suite of products.

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Our dedicated team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, ready to meet you wherever you are in your digital transformation journey. We understand that transitioning to the cloud is not just a technical move, but a strategic decision that can redefine the way you do business. That's why we're committed to working closely with you, understanding your unique needs and challenges, and developing a customized plan that accelerates your shift to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations and maximum benefit to your organization.

Our specialization in serving clients within the Energy and Utilities sector sets us apart. We have a deep understanding of the complexities and regulatory requirements unique to this industry, enabling us to craft cloud strategies that not only comply with industry standards but also leverage the cloud's power to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Whether it's devising robust security frameworks to protect your critical infrastructure, scaling solutions to meet fluctuating demands, or engaging in cloud-native development to build resilient and agile applications, our team is equipped to support your journey every step of the way.

In partnership with AWS, we are here to transform your cloud aspirations into reality, delivering tailored solutions that align with your strategic objectives and propel your business forward in the digital age.

AWS Partner

Using Snowflake, energy and utilities can provide better data democratization across the business and successfully makes data a key pillar of its business strategy. Snowflake empowers the analytics team by considerably increasing speed of access to data that can be relied upon.

By replacing legacy infrastructure, energy and utilities often see a reduction in the time it takes to replicate a database from a week to a matter of seconds. An energy company’s partners and customers often benefit too.

Due to the fluctuating nature of the market, understanding consumer patterns instantaneously is vital. Snowflake enables energy and utilities to run reports and generate dashboards in near real-time to better understand what its customers are buying and when they are buying it and quantify demand trends to enhance its products and services accordingly. This way, customers are given tailored experiences, which are informed by insights and analytics.

Snowflake Partner Ecosystem

 

We guide energy and utilities companies in navigating contact center modernization by assessing needs and matching them with the ideal software solutions. Our team, experienced in industry challenges and leveraging a vast network of technology partners, provides tailored, impartial advice to optimize customer interactions, service delivery, and operational efficiency.

We spotlight leading solutions like Five9, Talkdesk, Nice, and Genesys, each offering unique features for customer interaction and service efficiency. Five9 excels in cloud-based scalability, Talkdesk offers deep customer insights through analytics, Nice enhances customer experience with automation and AI, and Genesys ensures consistent service across all communication channels.

Our expertise helps clients select solutions that align with their specific needs and goals, equipping them to meet modern customer demands and lead in the competitive contact center modernization landscape.

 


 

Productivity, Communications, and Collaboration…that’s UCaaS

These partnerships are designed to enhance our service offerings and provide our clients with a comprehensive suite of tools to meet their diverse needs. Let's take a closer look at some of these cutting-edge partners:

  • Qlik: leader in data visualization and business intelligence, enables organizations to fully leverage their data. Its intuitive platform allows for easy creation, sharing, and exploration of insights.

  • ThoughtSpot: revolutionizing the field of analytics with its search and AI-driven analytics platform. By making data easily accessible through natural language searches, ThoughtSpot enables users at all levels of technical expertise to make data-driven decisions quickly and confidently.

  • Matillion: cloud-native data integration, Matillion offers a powerful ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) solution that transforms business data into a format ready for analytics. With its simple, scalable approach, Matillion helps streamline the data integration process, making it faster and more efficient.

  • Sigma Computing: a user-friendly platform that bridges the gap between data teams and business users. With Sigma, complex data analysis becomes accessible to everyone, empowering teams to derive insights and make informed decisions with ease.

Together with these esteemed partners, we are committed to delivering unparalleled value to our clients, ensuring they have access to the best tools and technologies to drive their business forward. 

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Why SME Solutions Group

At SME, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements. However, we firmly believe that these advancements should not take precedence over the value of your business. While new technologies may offer exciting possibilities, they can also be overhyped and fail to deliver on their promises. As such, we prioritize the long-term success and growth of your business over any short-lived trends or fads. Our focus is on providing reliable, sustainable, and advanced data solutions that will benefit your business for years to come.

Vendor agnostic

Unlike vendors with vested interests in specific technologies, we are not focused on pushing particular software onto you. Our dedication to evaluating and assessing various technologies allows us to provide unbiased recommendations that align with your unique business requirements and contribute to your long-term success.

Holistic approach

In contrast to large consulting firms, our approach embraces a holistic perspective. Rather than delivering overengineered and bloated projects, we prioritize gaining intimate knowledge of your organization. This enables us to offer practical, flexible, and sensible solutions that consistently align with your ever-evolving business needs.

Business-first philosophy

Our philosophy centers around prioritizing your business's interests above all else. We firmly believe in adopting a business-first approach that guides every decision and action we take. This philosophy drives us to understand your unique challenges, anticipate future opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions that empower your business to thrive. 

15+ years experience

With our extensive experience and deep understanding of emerging technologies, we identify the optimal solutions for your teams by thoroughly analyzing your specific requirements. Our expertise, coupled with a meticulous approach to solution development, allows us to deliver customized strategies that perfectly align with your business objectives.

About Our Approach

Our engagement structure provides a straightforward pathway to leverage your data for the purpose of driving growth, facilitating transformation, and ultimately achieving thriving success.

Strategic Planning

Before presenting a comprehensive plan, we work to deeply understand your business, challenges, and objectives. This enables us to tailor a strategy that precisely outlines the resources, processes, and technologies required to enhance your data maturity and effectively meet your business goals. By investing the time upfront, we can create a roadmap that not only solves your immediate data-related issues but also provides a clear path for long-term growth.

Iterative Phases

We systematically construct robust and thriving data ecosystems through iterative phases, ensuring rapid time-to-value. This encompassing approach includes various crucial components such as data modeling, data architecture design, warehouse building, seamless migration, end-user enablement, and more. By executing these vital steps, we establish a solid foundation that enables efficient data management, analysis, and utilization to drive meaningful insights.

SkillExtend

We understand that managing and optimizing data solutions is an ongoing process, which is why we provide comprehensive and continuous support. Whether you require assistance with testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, or exploring new insights, our experts can lend their expertise. With SME,  you have the necessary support to maximize the potential of your data solutions and drive continued success for your business.

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A Trusted Partner

From the start, everyone has always been very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Whether we had questions about licensing or future product releases, we always received quick feedback. I never felt like they were ever trying to sell me anything. Their approach is consultative and they really try to get to know their clients to offer the right guidance. Through this approach, they introduced us to ThoughtSpot and we attended our first conference with them last year. I really appreciate the great work that SME does and would definitely recommend them to anybody who is looking to get a high return on their BI investment.

BOBBY BRYANT, PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

The energy and utilities industry is quickly evolving.

Our E&U consulting services help you turn disruption into opportunity.