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The
Shpigler Group employs our strategy and operating
resources to work hand in hand with our clients to
design working solutions for long-term value creation.
In some cases, we are called upon to help a new market
entrant to enter the market by developing an overall
market assessment, system design, and go-to-market
strategy. In many other cases, we are called upon by
clients who have existing operations in place but
require advanced solutions to take the organization to
the next level without ‘fork-lifting’ existing
investments. Our team takes direct feedback from our
clients to find the ‘pinch points’ in the overall
strategy and develop key strategic initiatives that
result in the achievement of overall objectives.
Some common areas where clients have sought our support
include:
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Developing plans to upgrade
existing operations and develop a new set of market
opportunities
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Identifying and evaluating
opportunities for market expansion
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Evaluating opportunities in new
product and service areas
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Developing 'game theory' analysis to help our clients
evaluate competitive response
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Supporting operations and system integration efforts
Below is a sample of some of
our work in strategy development:
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Developing assessment of 'smart grid' program under
development by Southwestern investor owned utility.
Profiled industry developments in distribution
automation, advanced metering, and demand response
and compared client’s activities to industry norms.
Developed detailed financial model to evaluate cost
effective areas for system implementation.
Highlighted key gap areas and opportunities for
added value creation.
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Performing 'Monte Carlo' simulation on business plan
for proposed broadband deployment. Calculated
potential range of valuation, rates of return, and
funding requirements based on market indices.
Developed ‘worst-case scenario’ in support of
go/no-go market deployment decision.
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Developing complete distribution automation business
plan for Southwestern electric utility. Designed
business model to support initiative that included
automatic meter reading and intelligent grid
applications for a total of three million electric
and gas meters. Evaluated technology platforms and
conducted financial modeling test of competing
technical approaches and network designs.
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Providing support for satellite 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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Authored industry report for
North American electric, natural gas pipeline and
water utility executives that assesses the
criticality of communications and information
technology as they migrate to the next generation of
energy and water infrastructures. Evaluated the
major technology trends and presented case for
direction of critical infrastructure community.
Evaluated the significant industry programs that are
currently exploring next-generation technology
options and presented solutions that offer best
practices. Assessed technology implications on
financial and operational aspects of utility
business. Highlighted forward-looking trends and
presented case for optimal 'smart grid' strategies.
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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Benchmarking
Economic Development
Feasibility Studies
Financial Analysis
Market Analysis
New Product Strategy
Pricing Analysis
Strategy Development
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