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Test with confidence. Deploy with Certainty.
Your utility relies on a complex network of mission-critical systems — from advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and billing to meter data management and customer portals — often sourced from multiple vendors. Even a small system change, upgrade, or patch can create unexpected issues if not properly tested. Whether you need short-term support or full lifecycle testing, we provide the expertise and proven processes to help your teams implement system changes with confidence.
- Reduce project risk with proven testing methodologies
- Streamline upgrades and deployments with expert guidance
- Ensure seamless integration across platforms and vendors
- Empower your teams with flexible, scalable testing support
Trusted by leading utilities across electric, water & gas
Our Center of Excellence for Testing
Get expert, reliable testing support when you need it. Our Testing Center of Excellence is powered by a dedicated team of seasoned professionals with deep experience designing and executing test plans for AMI and other utility systems.
We specialize in the utility sector and bring a deep understanding of the business processes behind system interactions.
Our team is current with the latest AMI solutions and associated systems.
We maintain a stable, dedicated group of employees who specialize in testing utility application software and systems.
We customize our library of test plans and scripts to your needs to ensure comprehensive coverage of utility requirements.
Comprehensive testing minimizes the chance of costly system failures, ensuring smoother deployments and uninterrupted operations.
By leveraging proven test scripts and utility expertise, we accelerate testing cycles so you can implement changes more quickly.
Test with Confidence
We follow a structured, collaborative approach to ensure your systems are tested thoroughly and effectively. From developing test scripts to generating data and executing tests, we deliver accurate results that reduce risk and build confidence in every deployment.
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Develop Test Scripts
Util-Assist works with your utility to gather functional, integration, and performance requirements. We use those requirements to create use
cases that capture your utility’s needs and configure the testing application appropriately. -
Create Test Data
Systems that are not yet in production will not yet have the links to the key data sources that they need for full operation. We have the tools to easily generate sample data to use in testing pre-release software.
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Execute Tests
Even well-designed test cases benefit from an experienced hand running the test. We execute the test scripts and document the results and
recommendations in clear reports for your project team and decision makers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because our specialists focus exclusively on utility systems, we bring deep expertise, proven test scripts, and dedicated tools that accelerate the process and reduce risk—freeing up your team for core operations.
Absolutely. We specialize in testing upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and new system implementations to ensure nothing breaks and everything works as expected before go-live.
No problem. We adapt our testing processes to your utility’s environment, and our flexible methodology applies across a wide range of vendor platforms and custom configurations.
Ensure Every System Change Runs Smoothly
You don’t have to face system changes alone — discover how our testing services provide the expertise and support you need.