2027 Utility Technology Planning Guide

Plan the technology priorities that need attention before your 2027 budget is locked.

Technology planning now stretches across core IT, cybersecurity, operational systems, communications, vehicles and the tools your crews use in the field. This guide gives you a practical way to review those areas together, identify dependencies and decide what deserves attention next.

Look Across the Whole Technology Environment

The strongest technology plans do more than list individual projects. They help you see what is aging, where risk or recovery gaps exist, what your team has capacity to execute and where one initiative may depend on another.

Support the Business

Review IT infrastructure, lifecycle planning, resilience, internal team capacity and the projects competing for attention in 2027.

Secure the Environment

Evaluate cybersecurity priorities across business IT, ICS and OT, remote access, recovery planning and the systems that support critical operations.

Equip the Field

Consider fleet mounting, field technology, connectivity and the technology requirements that come with vehicle purchases and field operations.

Make 2027 Planning Easier to Prioritize

Use the guide to identify what needs attention, what can wait and where additional planning may be needed before your budget is finalized.

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