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Embarking on a new initiative or major capital project
is a complex process. Revenue capture opportunities,
operational impacts, and true capital costs are only
some of the many issues that must be studied prior to
embarking on a decision to proceed. Since embarking on
any initiative often results in secondary effects,
accounting for all of the relevant operational and
financial impacts is a key step to undertake.
The Shpigler Group leverages
its experience to facilitate partnerships, identify the
best system approaches and develop complete system
designs for clients. We have found that many clients
have an idea of what they want to do, but have not
developed a detailed business plan that directs the
initiative toward the desired results. Or, in other
cases, an initial business plan has been developed, but
help is needed in developing a full system design. We
work hand in hand with client staff to determine best
practices for the client and how any proposed solutions
impact their day-to-day business financially and
operationally. Short term impact can be as crucial as
the long term effects, and we reflect that understanding
in our proposed solutions.
Some common areas where clients have sought our support
include:
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Developing detailed financial
models to evaluate project viability
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Developing plans in distribution automation and
'smart grid' implementations
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Developing capital allocation
initiatives to select among competing capital
projects
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Supporting operating efforts to
combat expected efforts of aging workforce trends
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Finding ways to improve system
performance and increase reliability metrics
Below is a sample of some of
our work in feasibility studies:
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Conducting study on distributed antenna systems on
behalf of town seeking to limit the proliferation of
cell towers. Validated feasibility of alternate
system design involving smart antennas working in
concert with existing base stations as a response to
application submitted by cellular carrier seeking to
deploy single-use tower in residential neighborhood.
Evaluated technical and economic merits of approach
and provided legal, technical, and economic basis
for providing counterproposal for network approach.
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Developing business plan for local exchange carrier
seeking funding to expand on existing market.
Developed complete business plan, defined technology
deployment options, and prepared market entry plan
in support of ‘smart build’ deployment. Developed
investor document for ‘road show’ and prepared
documentation for initial fund raising effort as
well as for future IPO.
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Developing fiber build operational strategy for Tier
3 Midwestern municipal utility in conjunction with
existing network. Designed optimal network build,
developed business model to quantify financial
impact, and provided operational support to assist
in bringing the business strategy to full scale
operation.
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Preparing feasibility study for
Western municipal utility interested in Broadband
over Power Line. Collected utility data and
calculated cost implications for four separate
network architectures. Identified market opportunity
for retail broadband delivery and used demographic
data and competitive intelligence to develop
projected market penetration rates. Worked with
utility staff to develop plan for supporting
distribution automation applications.
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Providing support for cable provider seeking to
enter into partnership with electric utilities in
order to deploy broadband system over electric grid.
Identified leading utility partner candidates and
facilitated contract discussions. Conducted
financial analysis to identify viable partnership
structures and developed term sheets. Developed
engineering designs to allow for interface between
distribution automation deployment and retail
broadband operations.
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Designing business case for Southwestern regional
CLEC seeking to expand service territory through
development of retail broadband project. Developed
financial model to calculate financial feasibility
associated with building communications network and
highlighted optimal technology options. Profiled key
business structures and prepared pro formas for each
scenario.
The Shpigler Group will
work with clients from beginning to end, identify
resources needed, and design a solution that fits with
your specific needs. Please contact us at
info@shpigler.com to find more about how we can help
you succeed.
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