Pencils Down! Utilities Increase Technology Capabilities for Mobile Personnel and Assets

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Energy Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
  • The Mobile Technology Landscape
  • Table: Overview of Key Mobile Technology Types
  • Figure: A Conceptual Look at the Mobile Technology Landscape
  • What Utilities Are Doing with These Technologies
    • A Broad Range of Drivers, But Focused Efforts
    • Figure: Mobile Technology Drivers
    • A Closer Look at Specific Technologies
      • Cellular Rules, But Multiple Networks Create Problems
      • Figure: The Communication Transition Problem
      • A Mixed Bag for Devices, Confusion on Terminology
      • Table: Ruggedized Device Definitions
      • A Mixed Bag for Software Too
      • Figure: Utility Respondents Using Mobile Applications
  • Broader Technology Challenges
    • How Much Should I Standardize Technologies?
    • How Do I Get Employees to Accept and Use New Technologies?
    • How Can I Ensure My Technology Is Reliable and Secure?
    • Who Is Going to Do All of This?
• Future Outlook
• Essential Guidance
  • Actions to Consider
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Synopsis