DB RESULTS
Rooftop solar combined with efficient battery storage and smart energy management solutions represent just one of myriad ways that digital disruption is set to transform the utilities sector , and according to Matt Nidd , General Manager – Utilities , DB Results , there ’ s a real risk that companies who fail to innovate will be left behind .
“ Technology and regulatory change effectively means that what was always a commodity – the delivery of energy – is being further commoditised . For instance , now even the residential meter data itself is becoming a commodity , thanks to the new Power of Choice initiative ,” he explains . Given all components of the Retail value chain are available as a service , the barriers to entry into this market are lower than ever making it especially vulnerable to disruption .
“ This leaves customers wondering : why do I need to have a relationship with an energy provider and why I can ’ t I buy energy with my phone plan ? For electricity retailers , this means it ’ s essential that you
Matt Nidd
General Manager , Utilities
Matt Nidd is responsible for running consulting operations , growing the utility advisory capability , strengthening quality delivery and developing new service offerings . He manages a large team of professionals to drive growth , solution design , capability , innovation , alliances , analyst relations , service delivery and operations . His team is responsible for providing mission critical services to many of Asia Pacific ’ s leading utility businesses .
Nidd has 20 years of experience in utility businesses and technologies . He is experienced in building and managing globally distributed and diverse teams , and program delivery with sound technical knowledge in the utility domain . He has indepth experience in strategic planning , driving operational efficiencies , compliance reporting , deployment of large scale projects and managing P & L . He has worked extensively with clients to help them assess , deploy and manage world class technology solutions .
Nidd is also a recognised speaker and panelist at national and international utility industry conferences .
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