A CIS with Microsoft power, utility focus

Whereas other CIS platforms require costly and comprehensive forklift upgrades every few years, Itineris utilizes the Microsoft One-V model, which provides more approachable updates seven times a year. Our customers only need to accept the update, much as one does when a computer requires an OS update. They receive new features and functionality with each release, significantly decreasing the total cost of ownership and ensuring they are always running the most current, fully equipped version of UMAX. These updates include security patches, NIST 800 compliance, third-party interfaces, and custom development informed by customer feedback and industry trends. All updates and patches are validated via thorough regression testing to ensure uninterrupted service.

The extensive Microsoft ecosystem offers numerous tools that come natively embedded in UMAX and can enhance a utility’s operations. Need insightful data visualization? We have Microsoft Power BI. Looking to automate business processes and equip your team with the ability to build low-code, quick-to-deploy apps? We have Microsoft PowerApps. Not to be overlooked amidst that suite of products is Microsoft Copilot, the industry-leading AI tool informed by the latest OpenAI language models and natively embedded in UMAX. Itineris customers don’t require add-ons or interfaces to other standalone AI tools to realize the numerous operational efficiencies AI has to offer. All functionality is consolidated and ready to use out of the box, something no other CIS vendor offers today.

In an age of constantly evolving cybersecurity threats, a strong security posture is more crucial than ever before, particularly in the heavily targeted utility industry. But you can rest easy knowing your business-critical processes and data will always be available and secure, because Microsoft boasts more security certifications than any other cloud provider on the planet. UMAX benefits from the state-of-the-art, multi-layered security provided by Microsoft across physical data centers, infrastructure, and operations in the Azure cloud. Azure itself is built with customized hardware, has security controls integrated into the hardware and firmware components, and boasts added protections against threats such as DDoS.