Cogsdale CSM Utility Billing
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| Fact | Cogsdale CSM Utility Billing | NorthStar CIS |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | CSM supports flexible rates, unlimited routes, multiple billing plans, and complex bills for multiple services. | The software can be customized to bill multiple utilities on one statement, including complex, deregulated, or alternate energy billing. |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Integrations | Cogsdale says it uses web services for automated integrations and identifies AMI, MDM, mobile apps, IVR, permits, and city management as complementary solution areas. | NorthStar describes REST API integrations with meter data management, outage management, kiosks, payment portals, and electronic bill presentment and payment providers. |
| Purpose | Cogsdale CSM provides convergent billing for utility services including electric, water, wastewater, sewer, gas, refuse, internet, telephone and cable. | NorthStar CIS is a customer information and billing system designed for small to medium-sized utilities and municipalities. |
Cogsdale CSM Utility Billing plans
- BasicPriced on request
- Cogsdale CSM Utility BillingPriced on request
NorthStar CIS plans
- NorthStar CISPriced on request
Pick Cogsdale CSM Utility Billing if…
It suits utility providers seeking rate management, meter data import, payment processing, and a customer account portal. The listed utility types range from water and electricity to telecommunications and refuse services.
Pick NorthStar CIS if…
NorthStar CIS is aimed at small to medium-sized utilities and municipalities that need utility billing and customer service workflows. It may suit organizations choosing between customer-server hosting and a managed cloud service.