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Data platforms for energy and utilities
Energy and utilities companies run on data from meters, assets, networks and customers, and the energy transition is multiplying it. Digitalis designs, builds and runs data platforms that bring that data together in real time on Apache Kafka, Apache Cassandra and ClickHouse, and connect it to the business systems that need it.
The energy transition is turning utilities into data businesses
- Meter and sensor data at scale. Smart meters and network sensors report continuously.
- Many systems to connect. Asset, customer, location and billing data sit in separate systems.
- Pressure to launch new products. Tariffs, renewables and services need data platforms that can change quickly.
- Critical infrastructure. Operational systems must stay available and secure.
Solutions for energy and utilities
Time-series data at scale
Stream meter and asset data in real time as volumes grow. See time-series data at scale
Data foundation for analytics and AI
Turn meter, customer and asset data into a trusted source for analytics and AI. See data foundation for analytics and AI
A typical architecture for real-time energy data
- Apache Kafka collects meter, sensor and system events and streams them to every consumer.
- Apache Cassandra stores high-volume time-series data from meters and assets.
- ClickHouse powers fast analytics on consumption and network data.
- APIs and integration connect the platform to ERP, CRM and billing systems. See data engineering.
- Handling device telemetry at scale? See our IoT and connected devices page.
Frequently asked questions
How do you handle smart meter data volumes?
We stream readings through Kafka, store them in databases built for high write volumes such as Cassandra, and use ClickHouse for analytics across the whole estate.
Can you integrate with our ERP and CRM?
We build pipelines and APIs that bring data from multiple internal and external sources together and make it available to business systems.
Can the platform run in our own data centres?
We build on open-source technologies that run on-premises, on any major cloud, or across both.
Do you support platforms after they are built?
Our 24×7 Managed Service covers the platforms we build and platforms built by others.
Where should we start?
Usually with the data flow that causes the business the most trouble. We assess it, propose a target architecture and deliver it in stages.