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From Pressure to Performance: How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Water Utilities

Water utilities across the U.S. are at a pivotal crossroads. Decades of underinvestment have left aging infrastructure on the brink of failure, while legacy technologies, diminishing skilled workforces, emerging contaminants, evolving regulations, and fluctuating public…

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06Jun By Contenido Quanam

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Self-Service or centralized BI? Finding the right balance for the utilities sector

In the world of data applied to public utilities, striking the right balance between a centralized Business Intelligence (BI) strategy and a self-service approach is key to maintaining agility without sacrificing control.

06Jun By Contenido Quanam

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How to make data governance work: a practical guide for utilities companies | Part 2

This second part continues the journey started in the [previous article (LINK)], where we explored the strategic relevance of data governance and its particular impact on the utilities sector.

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06Jun By Contenido Quanam

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Why data governance matters in the utilities sector | Part 1

In the digital era, data governance has become a foundational pillar for organizations aiming to maximize the value of their information assets.

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03Mar By Contenido Quanam

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Data Silos in Utilities: The Invisible Barrier to Better Service Delivery

In today’s digital era, utilities are expected to provide seamless and efficient services while adapting to rapid technological advancements and growing consumer demands. However, one of the most common blockers that affect operational efficiency and…

Fuel tanker truck on the road: key factors in fuel distribution competition. Discover how financial planning and operational efficiency enable your competitors to offer lower prices. Learn how to optimize costs, improve supplier relationships, and use tools like DAPLAN to compete smartly in the fuel transportation and distribution market.

01Jan By Contenido Quanam

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Fuel Distribution Pricing Competition: Top 10 Reasons Why Your Competitors Achieve Lower Prices (And Their Link to Financial Planning)

Silhouette of an oil pump jack operating at night under a starry sky, with mountains in the background. Represents the challenges and operational efficiency in the fuel distribution industry, key topics in analyzing pricing strategies…

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12Dec By Contenido Quanam

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BI in Utilities: The Hidden Cost of Tool Fragmentation

In today’s high-stakes utilities industry, where competition is fierce and the demand for operational efficiency is ever-growing, the ability to make swift, data-driven decisions is a must. Yet, many organizations find themselves entangled in a…

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11Nov By Contenido Quanam

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From Theory to Practice: How Comprehensive AI Governance Can Transform Your Business

My journey into AI Governance began at the 2023 Second World Summit of Future Commissions held in Montevideo, Uruguay. This event, hosted by the Parliament of Uruguay and the Inter-Parliamentary Union, was a significant starting…

Imagen que representa los dilemas éticos de la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa (IAG). Un fondo oscuro lleno de símbolos digitales y líneas de código en tonos azulados refleja la complejidad y el carácter opaco de los modelos de IAG. Al centro, una figura abstracta simboliza el potencial de la IAG de influir en decisiones humanas y manipular información, destacando preocupaciones éticas como la desinformación, el sesgo y la privacidad. El efecto visual de luz y sombra transmite un tono de incertidumbre, ilustrando los riesgos de seguridad, la dependencia excesiva en la tecnología y las consecuencias de su mal uso en ámbitos como la academia y el empleo.

11Nov By Contenido Quanam

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GAI and ethics: is there nothing “sacred”?

The ethical concerns surrounding Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) are numerous and complex, since this technology, like any tool can be used according to "good practices" and standards of ethical conduct or not, but in its…

Patrón de luces azules en movimiento representando redes neuronales y flujo de datos. Esta imagen evoca el poder de la inteligencia artificial en la previsión de la demanda, destacando cómo tecnologías avanzadas como las redes neuronales de DAPLAN optimizan inventarios, predicen tendencias y mejoran la agilidad empresarial. Ideal para ilustrar la velocidad y precisión de las soluciones impulsadas por IA en mercados dinámicos como Alimentos y Bebidas.

10Oct By Contenido Quanam

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Unlocking the power of AI in Demand Forecasting: stay ahead of the curve

In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, accurately predicting consumer deand has become more challenging than ever. Uncertainty in supply chains, shifting consumer preferences, and unforeseen global events make traditional forecasting methods less effective. This is where…

Desarrollador de aplicaciones trabajando en un entorno digital de doble monitor, que muestra líneas de código en lenguajes. La pantalla resalta elementos clave de la transformación digital, como microservicios, contenedores y DevOps, enfatizando la importancia de adoptar nuevas tecnologías para mejorar la eficiencia y agilidad en los procesos de desarrollo. La imagen refleja la migración hacia arquitecturas modernas que optimizan recursos y facilitan el ciclo de vida de las aplicaciones, destacando la integración de herramientas como Kubernetes para una gestión efectiva y escalabilidad en el desarrollo de software. Este entorno representa el inicio de la jornada digital que las organizaciones públicas y privadas deben recorrer en el siglo XXI.

10Oct By Contenido Quanam

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Digital Transformation in Application Development

This article is directed towards Information Technology (IT) personnel in general, and particularly the growing community of Application Development Professionals, providing simple explanations, practical suggestions, and concrete steps to move forward using best practices in…

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10Oct By Contenido Quanam

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Playing the Financial ‘What If’ Game: Strategies for Uncertain Times

Having interacted with several CFOs specialized in Financial Planning & Analysis, they have shared how market dynamics and global uncertainty can challenge even the most carefully crafted financial projections and plans. In this context, the…