Gentrack Velocity
Utilities customer information systems (CIS)
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What is Gentrack Velocity
Gentrack Velocity is a cloud-based customer information system (CIS) and billing platform designed for utilities and energy retailers. It supports customer lifecycle processes such as onboarding, metering and usage data handling, billing, payments, and customer service workflows. The product is typically used by utility operations, billing teams, and customer service organizations that need configurable products, tariffs, and market/settlement interactions. It differentiates through a utility-focused data model and packaged capabilities for complex pricing and market requirements, delivered as a SaaS platform.
Utility-grade billing and tariffs
The platform is built around utility billing requirements, including complex tariff structures and product configuration. It supports high-volume billing operations and common utility billing events such as adjustments, reversals, and rebills. This focus aligns with CIS expectations in the reference set where billing accuracy and tariff flexibility are core selection criteria.
Cloud SaaS delivery model
Velocity is delivered as a cloud service, which can reduce the need for customer-managed infrastructure compared with on-premises CIS deployments. SaaS delivery typically standardizes upgrades and operational monitoring under the vendor’s operating model. This can be beneficial for utilities seeking faster deployment cycles and predictable operational responsibilities.
Configurable customer lifecycle workflows
The product supports end-to-end customer lifecycle processes, including onboarding, account management, billing, and payments. It provides configuration capabilities intended to adapt processes to different utility business rules and regulatory contexts. This helps utilities avoid building all customer and billing workflows from scratch in a general-purpose platform.
Implementation complexity and change management
CIS replacements are typically multi-phase programs that require data migration, process redesign, and extensive testing. Velocity implementations can involve significant configuration and integration work to align with local market rules, legacy systems, and channel requirements. Utilities should plan for substantial stakeholder and operational change management.
Integration dependencies for full stack
A CIS commonly depends on integrations with metering/MDM, CRM/contact center, payment gateways, finance/ERP, and market/settlement systems. Velocity may require additional products or custom integrations to cover adjacent capabilities outside core CIS and billing. Integration scope and API maturity should be validated against the utility’s target architecture.
Fit varies by utility segment
Utilities differ materially by geography, regulatory model, and commodity (electric, gas, water) as well as by retail versus network operations. Some organizations may find that certain niche requirements (e.g., specialized municipal billing practices or highly specific regulatory reporting) require customization or complementary systems. A detailed requirements-to-capability mapping is necessary to confirm fit.
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Gentrack Group Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
1989
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