Utilities will not be disrupted out of existence; by 2040 the electric utility is a bigger business. Wires keep the monopoly while technology takes the margin, and that happens while revenue is still growing. Do not debate the death spiral; watch where the margin goes.
This guide helps mid-market leaders sort through AI strategy, virtual CIO, fractional CIO and interim CIO providers. The wrong match can waste a year and a six-figure budget, and the difference is almost never talent. It is fit.
This page breaks down data, BI and AI maturity in utilities, using our 2026 mid-market survey. Utilities that move decisively to monetized analytics will gain lower operating cost, deferred capex and better grid resilience, while competitors that delay face margin pressure.
