Sharper Shape Group

Software as a Service (SaaS) can be intimidating to some in the power sector, but in 2024, embracing its benefits is crucial to gaining a competitive edge. Here are five reasons utilities should adopt SaaS:  ⚡Affordability ⚡Reduced implementation time ⚡Faster ROI ⚡Automatic updates ⚡Better data security Sharper Shape's Living #DigitalTwin platform helps T&D #utilities manage inspection data, improving maintenance and reducing risks. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYyxRF7r

🌟 Reflecting on our fantastic experience with UIIC! 🌟 The Sharper Shape team has had a great time at UIIC - Utility Imagery & Inspection Consortium's Summer Symposium this week. We kicked off yesterday with an engaging outdoor demonstration featuring cutting-edge #drones, sensors, tools, and #software, all making strides in the imagery and inspection space. 🚁📊 The series of presentations that followed were equally inspiring. James Conlin from Sharper Shape provided an insightful talk on revolutionizing inspections with #DigitalTwins. The future of inspection is here, and it's digital! 🌐✨

🌪️ Hurricane Beryl: Co-op Response 🌪️ Hurricane Beryl impacted over 213,000 co-op members in #Texas with winds reaching 85 mph. The #electric cooperatives in the region have mobilized over 500 line technicians and vegetation management crews, working tirelessly with mutual aid from neighbouring areas. 💪🌲 This collaborative effort showcases the strength and resilience of our cooperative #community. 🤝 🔗 Read the full story from NRECA here: https://lnkd.in/e2JxiZ7T

🔌 AI meets the power line: Join us at UIIC - Utility Imagery & Inspection Consortium's Summer Symposium! 🌟 Our very own James Conlin will be delivering a cutting-edge #presentation on the intersection of #AI and #power line technology at the upcoming UIIC event. 📅 Date: July 11, 2024 📍 Venue: Dominion Energy, 600 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219 Don't miss this opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the energy sector. Will you be in attendance? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eHjaSaSM

🚀 Exciting Event Alert! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that James Conlin will be #presenting at the upcoming UIIC - Utility Imagery & Inspection Consortium event with a #talk titled "AI Meets the Power Line" on July 11th. 📅 Date: July 11 📌 Location: Dominion Energy - 600 E Canal St, Richmond VA 23219 Make sure to mark your calendars for this insightful presentation where AI intersects with power line technology! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eHjaSaSM 

The US is home to approximately 228 billion trees, many of which pose risks to #utility assets and communities. Arborists face daily challenges in managing these high-risk trees, with low profit margins and increasing wildfire risks due to climate change. 🌳 Sharper Shape offers a suite of services to help arborists work smarter, not harder. Utilizing AI and #drone technology, Sharper CORE streamlines operations, enhances safety, and improves data accuracy. Discover how you can optimize efficiency and deliver high-quality vegetation management: https://lnkd.in/et3vAdFC 

Drone flight management tools have been underestimated for too long. While getting a #drone up is crucial, effective workflow coordination is key to scalable success. Sharper CORE, our DSP Management solution, streamlines your toolbox, providing mission planning, #data collection, remote inspection, and actionable reporting all in one place. Save time, reduce stress, boost staff productivity, and increase customer satisfaction. 🧰 Dive in here to find out how Sharper CORE could benefit you: https://lnkd.in/e_YXzAxG 

Tedious, time-consuming, and expensive - power line inspection is all these things. But it's also vital. With new technology, we can change these adjectives to efficient, automated, and enriching. 🚀 Drones, #AI, and digital twins are revolutionizing the way we inspect power lines, transforming a once manual process into an advanced, data-rich operation. Find out about how Sharper Shape can transform your #utility management through automated and integrated technology: https://lnkd.in/eCUcjcTs 

🚨 Wildfires Making Utilities Uninsurable in the US West 🚨 As @Bloomberg highlights, #wildfire risks are presenting serious insurance challenges for #utilities from Hawaii to Texas, with wind-driven wildfires linked to utility equipment causing billions in damages🌲🔥. #Climate change is intensifying droughts, increasing the likelihood of devastating fires. To understand the full impact and how the industry is responding, see the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ewJCBGjd

Climates vary widely, posing unique #risks for T&D network operators each season. Summer lightning strikes and tinder-dry conditions heighten #wildfire risks. Winter's snow increases branch breakage. Spring brings rapid vegetation growth. 🔥 Utilities must stay ahead with smart, proactive measures. With this summer on track to be one of the hottest years on record, managing these risks is more crucial than ever. Learn more about our advanced solutions for vegetation management here: https://lnkd.in/eevSJeDi