- Platform: Cloud-based hosted software.
- Access: Via standard web browsers with secure logins; internet required.
- Supported browsers: Latest and previous major releases of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari.
- Data interval: Automatic 15-minute meter data, typically received up to 4 times/day.
- Integration: Robust APIs for CIS, billing, SCADA, and other system integration.
- Security: ISO 27001–certified, follows industry best practices.
- Updates: Automatic software upgrades included.
- Analytics: Customizable dashboards, real-time alerts, leak detection, and water quality monitoring.
- Consumer engagement: EyeOnWater® web portal and mobile apps (Android 4.1+/iOS 8.2+).
- Single Sign-On (SSO): Supports SAML 2.0 with IdPs like Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.
BEACON Software as a Service
The BEACON® Software as a Service (SaaS) solution combines the intuitive power of BEACON software suite with proven ORION® Cellular Network as a Service (NaaS), Traditional Fixed Network (AMI) and Mobile (AMR) meter reading technologies to provide utility management with greater visibility, control and optimized information.
Simple Solution. Powerful Analytics. Utility Efficiency.
BEACON SaaS with ORION NaaS powered by cellular endpoints puts 15-minute interval meter data to work, increasing efficiency in day-to-day utility operations and addressing demands for operational transparency.
- Comprehensive Analytics. Users get a holistic view of their water utility and metering system performance at a glance with the opportunity to review a detailed analysis of the inner workings of the system.
- Informed Decision Making. Provides timely interval data and alerts for optimal transparency at all levels of your administration, improving each user’s ability to make informed decisions to resolve operational and customer service issues.
- Meter Data Management. Provides instant access to all of your metering data and system alerts via BEACON SaaS, complete with an intuitive user interface and exhaustive custom reporting capabilities.
- Proven Interoperability. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable seamless integration with your customer information system (CIS), billing and other utility systems.
- Water utilities: Purpose-built to help utilities manage operations and engage customers more effectively.
- Data-driven organizations: Ideal for businesses looking to shift from reactive to proactive water management using analytics and reporting.
- Utilities of all sizes: Flexible for diverse infrastructures—supports ORION endpoints via cellular, fixed, or mobile networks, making it suitable for both modern and transitioning syste
