NRTC Supports Members by Adding Clevest Solutions
Fast, efficient solutions for mobile field management and smart grid deployment
November 9, 2009 [Herndon, VA]—The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Clevest Solutions, Incorporated, a mobile workforce solutions provider, to offer the company’s products and services to its rural utility members. Through this agreement, NRTC members will have access to Clevest’s Mobile Field Force (MFF) solutions and smart grid deployment software.
“Rural electric cooperatives are leaders in deploying smart grid technologies,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Phillips. “NRTC is committed to supporting our cooperative members by bringing them the best of these technologies for rural deployment. The solutions Clevest offers are proven and in use by 19 NRTC members across the country. With tools like these, electric cooperatives can save resources and work smarter,” he continued.
“NRTC’s electric cooperative members are continually looking for ways to improve operational efficiency,” said NRTC Vice President of Utility Solutions Edward J. Drew. “NRTC selected Clevest’s Mobile Field Force and smart grid deployment solutions because they help improve the efficiency of utility operations and integrate well with a wide range of existing technologies. No matter what you have deployed, you can integrate it with a Clevest solution to improve operating efficiency,” he continued.
The Mobile Field Force Optimization Solution enables field forces to interact with dispatchers and in-office systems on a real-time basis, streamlining work processes and reducing the time required for scheduling work and dispatching crews. The application can improve productivity through automatic vehicle location, scheduling and dispatch as well as reporting. NRTC members can purchase the modules separately or combined, based on need and budget.
Clevest’s smart grid deployment software improves the efficiency, speed and safety of advanced metering infrastructure deployments. The software reduces customer dispute billing caused by meter changeout and helps to ensure the safety of staff when working with live meters.
“The Clevest product line complements NRTC’s mission to strengthen business operations and its long-time focus on helping cooperatives operate more efficiently,” said Ed Drew.
About Clevest
Clevest is the fastest growing solutions provider for mobile workforce optimization in the
utilities industry, and is the leader in smart metering deployment software. Clevest
offers mobile solutions across industries such as the utilities, financial, and mobile enterprise
customers with modular tools that include: Automatic Vehicle Location, Route Optimization,
In-vehicle Navigation, Dispatch, Scheduling, Mobile (eForms, Timesheets, Messaging), Reports, and a
patented Configuration and Forms design tool. Clevest’s Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
allows for seamless integration between Clevest’s mobile solutions and existing corporate IT
systems. For more information on Clevest Solutions, visit
www.clevest.com.
About NRTC
The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) represents the advanced
telecommunications and information technology interests of more than 1,400 rural utilities and
affiliates in 48 states. Founded in 1986, NRTC provides products and services developed
specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, such as high-speed Internet
access via satellite, full service Internet access and support, advanced metering infrastructure,
SmartSCADA, wireless technologies, power quality products, long distance programs, mobile phone
service, IP backbone services, direct broadcast satellite service (DBS) with DIRECTV and
programming for Internet protocol television (IPTV). For more information, visit
www.nrtc.coop.
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