As industries accelerate toward smarter, data-driven infrastructures, IoT-based utility billing is emerging as a game changer in energy, water, and resource management. Traditional utility billing systems often struggle with delayed readings, human error, and inefficient dispute handling. ConnectME’s suite of UBILL Utility Billing Solutions provides a future-ready answer—one that’s accurate, automated, and built for scalable industrial environments.
This blog explores how ConnectME is revolutionizing industrial utility billing and automation through its comprehensive UBILL software ecosystem, which integrates IoT, AI, blockchain, and cloud technologies for a seamless, multi-utility billing experience.
Why IoT is Critical in Utility Billing
The backbone of modern utility infrastructure is data—how it’s collected, validated, transmitted, and analyzed. In traditional systems, meter readings are often delayed and inaccurate. IoT-enabled systems like UBILL from ConnectME use automated meter reading (AMR), AI-based validation algorithms, and cloud connectivity to ensure real-time, accurate, and secure data processing.
“At ConnectME, our mission is to simplify utility management through intelligent automation. The UBILL platform reflects our commitment to innovation, customer empowerment, and operational transparency.”– KOTHANDAPANI (KOTHS), IIOT SPECIALIST AT CONNECTME SOLUTIONS
Meet the UBILL Ecosystem: A Full-Spectrum IoT Billing Solution
- UBILL Enterprise
A robust, enterprise-grade billing platform built on IoT Big Data architecture, UBILL Enterprise can be deployed on-premise or via cloud. It includes:
* MDMS (Meter Data Management System) with VEE (Validation, Estimation, and Editing) algorithms
* Advanced Billing Modules supporting multiple meters, tariffs, and tenant-specific scenarios
* Integrated Accounting, customizable for SAP, Oracle, and other ERP systems
* Automated Notifications: Email, SMS, WhatsApp
* Customer Service Ticketing System
* Third-party API interfaces for broader integration
It is truly a “billing as a managed service” solution designed for large industrial clients, municipalities, and utility providers.
- UBILL AMR: Automated Meter Reading Software
Designed for Windows desktops, MRead offers support for reading water, gas, electricity, heat, and cold meters through multiple data acquisition modes:
* Direct from Gateways/Masters
* GPRS/VPN
* FTP, HTTPs
* XML/CSV imports
* Manual entry
Protocol support includes:
* MBus
* Modbus
* DLMS
* BacNet
Additional features include:
* Live dashboards
* SQL database historisation
* BMS integration
* Advanced reporting tools
- UBILL IBM: Integrated Billing Module
Perfect for property managers, municipalities, and sub-metering providers, this Windows-based desktop billing software enables:
* Multi-meter billing in one invoice (Electricity, Gas, Water, Chilled/Hot Water)
* AI-powered validation
* 50+ customizable reports
* 3D dashboards for consumption and payment trends
* Smart valve integration for remote disconnect/reconnect
- UBILL VCM: Valve Control Management
Manage smart valves across buildings or sites with centralized control. Features include:
* Bulk ON/OFF operations
* Valve operation history
* Auto-notifications via WhatsApp, Email, and SMS
* Multi-user scheduling and access levels
This is especially useful for large campuses, industrial parks, or district-level utilities.
- UBILL Prepaid: Blockchain-Enabled Prepayment Solution
For organizations seeking a prepaid energy-metering model, UBILL Prepaid provides a cutting-edge experience:
* Auto cutoff based on usage and balance
* Blockchain-backed data and transaction security
* Multi-payment gateway support
* Customer self-service portal for balance checks and top-ups
* Low balance alerts & usage tracking
Multi-Protocol, Multi-Utility, Multi-Possibility
What makes UBILL stand apart is its extensive protocol and meter compatibility:
* Protocols: MBus, Modbus, DLMS, BacNet, LoRa, RF, SNMP, OCPP
* Utilities: Electricity, Water, Gas, and Heating/Cooling
* Connectivity: REST APIs, MQTT, WebSocket, TCP/IP, LoRaWAN, and HTTPS
Whether you’re running a small sub-metering project or managing utility infrastructure across smart cities, UBILL adapts to your scale and complexity.
UBILL Software Licensing & Scalability
UBILL offers flexible licensing from 50 nodes to 5,000 nodes, and combinations of:
* Meters only
* Valves only
* Meters + Valves
* Prepaid or Postpaid models
With tailored packages, clients’ pay only for what they need—making UBILL both scalable and cost-efficient.
AI + Automation = Smarter Decision-Making
UBILL platforms are designed with AI-powered analytical engines, enabling:
* Consumption forecasting
* Load analysis
* Fault prediction
* Dispute resolution
* Custom reporting & dashboards
By bringing insights to the forefront, UBILL helps businesses optimize utility use, reduce overheads, and improve tenant transparency.
Integration-Ready, Industry-Ready
UBILL’s open API architecture allows seamless integration with:
* ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
* CRMs
* Customer portals
* Smart Building Management Systems (BMS)
It aligns with the vision of smart buildings, industrial automation, and IoT-first energy management.
A Headache-Free Billing Experience
ConnectME’s UBILL suite transforms utility billing from a manual, error-prone process into a fully automated, transparent, and secure operation. Whether you manage residential towers, commercial complexes, or industrial estates, UBILL gives you complete control over consumption, billing, and customer satisfaction.
ConnectME’s UBILL suite stands at the forefront of innovation in utility billing, offering a powerful combination of IoT integration, automation, and intelligent analytics. By streamlining the entire billing lifecycle—from real-time meter reading to invoicing, payments, and customer service—UBILL empowers utility providers, property managers, and municipalities to operate with greater efficiency, transparency, and control. As industries evolve toward smarter infrastructure, embracing UBILL isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a strategic move toward future-ready utility management.
