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30 | 22ND - 28TH APRIL 2016 | UTILITY WEEK Community COMPANY LINK DON'T MISS To advertise here call Sarah Wood on 01342 332077 or email sarah.wood@fav-house.com Lowri Beck Services Ltd Mayors Quay, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan WN3 5BB Tel: 01942 771700 Lowri Beck is a leading independent service provider of Metering Systems, Data Capture, Data Management and Field Management services, offering innovative solutions to utilities and business throughout Great Britain. We support the electricity, gas and water markets with Manual and Automated Meter Reading, Data Collection and Aggrega- tion, Meter Asset Provision, Installation and Maintenance services as well as providing a full suite of dual fuel Smart Metering services. Our dual-site Contact Centre provides a wide range of professional outsourcing contact centre services, including overflow call handling and appointment manage- ment. Our mobile field management system, Companion, supports a range of operations with mobile handheld solutions ensuring improved data com- munications between office and field activities. Lowri Beck was established in 1996 and is experienced in offering tailored services and committed to delivering excellent service at realistic prices. For further information contact lbenquiries@lowribeck.co.uk Qton Solutions Stirling House, Denny End Road, Cambridge CB25 9PB Tel: 01223 902210 Website: www.qton.com Qton is an award winning software provider of mobile workforce manage- ment solutions for the metering and utility industry. Our field service management platform, Qton FSM, is used to plan and schedule mobile workforces and manage the associated data. It features a mobile app that allows field engineers to quickly and efficiently complete a job, capture the relevant data and pass it back in real time. Used by the industry's leading service providers, asset managers and en- ergy suppliers, Qton FSM is a scalable solution that can be integrated with existing systems to meet specific operational requirements. Energy Ireland 2016: Ireland's largest annual energy conference 16-17 June 2016, Croke Park, Dublin Energy Ireland is a not-to-be missed event for those with an interest in Irish energy. Topics discussed include: energy and climate policy; investment in infra- structure; electricity market reform; developing renewables; solar and storage; gas market developments. Plenary and workshop sessions will hear from local and international expert speakers. There are a limited number of high quality exhibition spaces still available which presents a valuable opportunity for making contacts, and profiling goods and services. Tel: +353 (0)1 661 3755 Email: registration@energyireland.ie Web: www.energyireland.ie Utility Week Stars Awards 2016 17 June 2016, Hilton Manchester Deansgate Keeping the lights on and the taps running is no mean feat. Every day, the people behind the UK's utilities go above and beyond the call of duty to • Capacity Planning, Scheduling and Tracking • iOS, Android and Windows App with Offline Capability • Industry Compliant and Configurable Workflows • Asset Tracking With extensive industry knowledge, Qton works collaboratively with our clients to deliver solutions that meet the rapidly evolving and complex requirements of the industry. For further information please contact info@qton.com or call 01223 902210 to arrange a demo. Wheatley Broad Road, Bacton, Suffolk IP14 4HN Tel: 01449 781001 Website: www.wheatleysolutions.co.uk Wheatley is a UK software development company. We specialise in provid- ing utility industry solutions for asset, data and workforce management. If you are looking to improve your customer service or increase your efficiency in data management or mobile service delivery we would be delighted to talk to you. With our vast experience of the UK metering business Wheatley provide mentorship to companies wishing to enter the meter operation and meter asset management markets. We are also heavily engaged in the UK's Smart Meter programme with software ready to support Smart Meter installations. The key solutions supplied are: • JUMBO – performs MAM operations for electricity and gas whilst holding information for all the metering systems managed by the host company. A key feature is the automated processing of DTC and RGMA flows. • Amethyst – As we move towards large scale Smart Meter deployments Amethyst is the ideal tool for the management of assets including HAN, WAN and IHDs alongside meters and is an essential tool to manage inven- tory and minimise cash tied up in stock. • Assign – a browser-based workforce scheduling solution enabling busi- nesses to increase the productivity of their mobile field operatives. • Smart Roll-out Optimiser – focuses on the critical areas of Smart Meter installation planning, customer engagement and workforce utilisation. deliver these vital services to homes and businesses. Following a successful launch event in 2013 and build- ing on the success of last summer, this summer Utility Week is holding the Stars Awards to celebrate the vital contribution of frontline and back office staff, recognising individuals and teams from energy and water businesses. We're looking for the unsung heroes of utilities; the peo- ple who work overnight – and sometimes over Christmas – to deal with the fallout of extreme weather events; the back office teams and dedicated customer service provid- ers who make a real difference to peoples' lives. This year introduces a new venue, new categories and some new faces on the judging panel. The Utility Week Stars Awards are the ideal opportunity to recognise those who are seldom seen in the spotlight, and provides a great platform for the industry to network. For details, visit: www.utilityweekstars.co.uk Utility Energy Summit 5 July 2016, Westminster, London The annual Utility Week Energy Summit is the meeting place for policy- makers, investors, energy producers, distributors, retailers and wider stakeholders shaping the UK energy landscape. Why you should attend • Debate the ideal energy mix of the future with the sector's thought leaders • Hear directly from investors on how to maintain confidence in the sector • Explore the future of networks & heat policy in the UK • Debate the role of carbon capture and storage & demand side manage- ment in ensuring security of supply • Examine opportunities for the evolution of renewables in the UK • Discuss the impact of subsidies on investment potential For details, visit: uw-energysummit.net Utility Week Live 17-18 May 2016, Birmingham NEC The UK's dedicated gas, electricity and water industry exhibiton, connecting Britain's utilities to their suppliers, contractors and partners. For details, visit: www.utilityweeklive.co.uk