DataCol’s direct industry experience and knowledge sets it apart from other providers, particularly hardware or software vendors. Established in 1999, DataCol has grown to over 200 employees and contractors and gained widespread recognition for its service commitment and levels of innovation. Much more than simply a technology company, DataCol’s heritage is as a successful provider of meter reading services across the electricity, gas and water sectors. Crucial to this success has been the technology tools we have developed, including SevenX. A fully owned business unit of Arthur D Riley and Co Limited, with offices throughout New Zealand, with solutions installed in Australia, Bangladesh and the Pacific Islands. As a 100% privately owned New Zealand company, we are committed to “people come first”, with staff approaching 150 with on-going relationships with local authorities , utilities and associated industries. DataCol’s electricity and gas customers include Contact Energy, Genesis Energy, Mercury Energy, Meridian Energy, Energy Online, Trustpower, Powershop, and Umeme (Uganda). Water customers include Manukau Water, Metrowater, Watercare Services and Waimakariri District Council, Dunedin City Council, Nelson City Council, Hamilton City Council, Tauranga City Council, and Sydney Water (Australia).