Largest group of utility-analytics professionals gathers Sept. 23–25, 2013, in Atlanta, GA, providing answers from utilities at the forefront of the analytics movement  South Africa, August 14, 2013 — Dake announced that it has signed on as Gold sponsor at the second annual Utility Analytics Week, taking place Sept. 23-25, 2013, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA

"As we reach utilities with advanced analytics solutions to help them better serve their customers, we feel there is no better venue than Utility Analytics Week to engage with utilities at the forefront of the analytics movement," said Chandra Dake, C.E.O. of Dake. "As a conference sponsor, we'll have opportunities to connect with leading energy companies to understand their analytics needs and challenges and stay on the leading edge of technology advancements and requirements."

Gathering the industry's largest group of analytics professionals, Utility Analytics Week is a case study-focused conference developed by members of the Utility Analytics Institute to provide answers from energy companies at the forefront of the analytics movement. Dake is presenting a workshop showcasing their Common Sense Approach to Utility Analytics and how through their Analytics Centre of Excellence drive best practice solutions to the industry. The following is an abstract on the workshop Dake will be hosting:

The Dake Analytics Centre of Excellence (ACE) is the ultimate driver of optimal Operational Analytics underwritten by Dake’s unique methodology called the Common Sense Business Approach (CSBA). Designed to fit seamlessly into your organization, the ACE covers the following areas of business:

·         Governance

·         Technology

·         Process

·         People

To produce optimal Business efficiency 

The ACE is a driver of the following Solutions and the subject Case Studies for Utility Week

Workflow Automation: How we successfully engineered a major utility with a state-of-the-art workflow solution which is still the single largest workflow solution in Africa increasing both efficiency and bottom line.

Dake Data Hub (DDH): How being technology agnostic combined with the Dake approach led to the design, development and implementation of an intelligent, flexible Big Data solution for a major utility company

Substation Automation (Smart Grids): The workshop will cover the challenges, solutions and outcomes/achievement in substation automation where solutions were designed which deliver real-time intelligent solutions at the substation level to achieve optimal substation operations with minimal human interaction.

Customer Segmentation: In the workshop we will cover the common sense approach with regards to Customer Segmentation and how they delivered solutions to a major utility to take this often neglected but important topic from obscurity to relevance and a positive impact on the bottom line

All of the aforementioned case studies answered the following questions:

·         What to do with huge volumes of unutilised data i.e. lack of operational analytics

·         How to install proper asset management systems

·         Creating proactive based analytical solutions

·         Enabling engineering systems and the core business to work together

The conference offers a mix of Institute- and member-led workshops and case study presentations, working group research findings, think-tank and solution-leadership sessions, solutions-based exhibit halls, and networking opportunities to provide the ultimate environment for analytics learning.  For more information on attending, sponsoring or registering, visit: www.utilityanalyticsweek.com.  About Utility Analytics Week: The second annual Utility Analytics Week, held September 23–25, 2013, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA, is the only case-study-focused utility analytics conference developed by utility and industry peers. Presented by the Utility Analytics Institute, the conference gathers the industry's largest group of analytics professionals to provide answers from utilities at the forefront of the analytics movement. For more information, visit www.UtilityAnalyticsWeek.com or call 800-459-2233.

About Dake: Dake is a competitive, innovative and leading ICT company providing technology consulting, software development services and Analytics solutions. Dake provides tailor-made, professional and cost effective solutions and strives to exceed client expectations. Dake helps the business to manage cost, improve process and optimize the business growth, thereby delivering best value to the Organization.

For more information regarding Dake, visit: www.dake.co.za

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