FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues MDM Innovation with the
release of MeterSense 2.0
OTTAWA, ON-21 January 2010- NorthStar Utilities Solutions, a division of Harris Computer Systems,
announces today the next generation of our Meter Data Management Solution, MeterSense 2.0.
MeterSense is a comprehensive MDMS providing utilities working to implement smart-grid AMI
solutions the advantages of interpreting billing and operational meter data from a "business
process" perspective. MeterSense drives distribution efficiencies from AMI data through voltage
and power quality monitoring, end of line load balancing, and peak demand reduction.
MeterSense offers utility customers an effective, web empowered way to participate in energy
conservation and peak load management.
The MeterSense solution has been selected by over 20 utilities spanning the US and Canada.
MeterSense can tie into any customer information, work order and financial management
applications, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into any utility infrastructure.
Use our MeterSense solution to:
 Improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention by applying business intelligence to
automated workflow.
 Provide long-term storage of usage and event data with extensive auditing and version
control
 Present metering information in tabular, graphical, and geo-spatial formats
 Integrate with multiple CIS & Billing, financial, AMI & AMR systems, Work Order, OMS and
GIS solutions
 Improve the quality of your data with comprehensive and flexible Validation, Estimation
and Editing (VEE)
 Provide two-way communication with meters/field devices
 Tie multiple systems together with both data and business logic to maximize the return on
your technology investments.
 Reduce operational costs through power management and tampering control
 Expand your customer-information system's functionality through Automatic Service
Order creation, on-demand reads, and remote disconnect actions
 Empower consumers to change their consumption habits by promoting conservation and
energy awareness programs
MeterSense is available for deployment on a purchased license basis or as a hosted SaaS
solution thus providing flexibility in implementation and total cost of ownership.
MeterSense is a proven, versatile, comprehensive and cost-effective solution that enables your
utility team to gather, validate and manage billing and operational data in real time.
MeterSense is more than just a way of collecting and interpreting data. It's a way of delivering
efficiencies and cost control to customers and your utility.
Make Sense of Your Smart Meters
For additional information contact:
Ken Hayes
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
NorthStar Utilities Solutions
A division of Harris Computer Systems
256-686-1278 or 256-642-6368
khayes@northstarutilities.com
About NorthStar Utilities Solutions:
NorthStar has been serving the utility market for more than 30 years. NorthStar provides utilities
with integrated solutions for customer information and billing, financial management and meter
data management. Our 200 customer in North American and the Caribbean, benefit from our
solutions that let utilities manage their revenues, deliver superior customer service and improve
efficiencies while reducing total cost of ownership. For more information on NorthStar Utilities
Solutions and the NorthStar product suite please visit our website at
http://www.northstarutilities.com.
About Harris
Harris is a leading provider of utility customer information systems (CIS), billing, financial
management, and meter data management software solutions. Since 1976, Harris has focused
on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to public power and water markets as well
as all levels of local government throughout North America. Harris' focus is on creating long-term
relationships with our customers and ensuring that we meet the changing needs of our
customers over time. For further information on Harris Computer Systems and NorthStar please
visit our website at http://www.harriscomputer.com, or call 888-847-7747.