Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,031 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Utility CIS and Meter Data Platforms
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Oracle remains the AI-recommended leader for enterprise-grade utility CIS and MDM platforms. However, since late 2025, more specialized vendors like and are gaining significant ground in prompts specific to water utilities and modern customer portals.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The consistent enterprise leader for large-scale CIS and MDM needs. | 69% | |
| 2 | A top MDM choice, especially for large utilities using its hardware ecosystem. | 49% | |
| 3 | 25% | ||
| 4 | A prominent choice for water meter analytics with its BEACON software. | 22% | |
| 5 | An enterprise alternative to | 21% | |
| 6 | Frequently recommended as a comprehensive CIS solution for small to mid-sized utilities. | 18% | |
| 7 | A new entrant focused specifically on cloud-based billing for water and sewer utilities. | 17% | |
| 8 | 17% | ||
| 9 | A fast-rising CIS contender, increasingly cited for its Infinity CIS software. | 13% | |
| 10 | 12% | ||
| 11 | Gaining mentions for its modern VXcis platform and customer self-service portals. | 10% | |
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 8% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
oracle.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 58% of analyzed answers.
Emerged as a new entrant in Dec 2025, reaching rank #10 by Mar 2026.
Rose from rank #8 to #4 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“A specialized, North American-focused vendor.” → “A proven CIS for modern customer experiences.”
Initially a top recommendation in Oct/Nov 2025, its mention rate has since declined.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64% | 39% | ||
| 49% | 34% | ||
| 29% | 19% | ||
| 0% | 28% | ||
| 19% | 21% |
The two models disagree most about Itron Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management (ChatGPT #20, Google #8) and Sensus (ChatGPT #8, Google #20).
Across 1,031 AI responses, Oracle is mentioned most, named in 69% of them, followed by Itron (49%) and Landis+Gyr (25%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,031 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently recommend Oracle for large-scale enterprise needs. However, since late 2025, both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews have increasingly highlighted specialized vendors like CUSI and
Muni-Link as strong choices for small to mid-sized water and municipal utilities.
Brands mentioned
Across platforms and months, AI responses have been remarkably consistent for this high-scale prompt. Oracle Utilities is almost always the top recommendation, praised for its proven ability to handle massive data volumes. and are consistently named as the other two primary contenders for enterprise-grade MDM deployments.
Brands mentioned
Across platforms and months, AI responses have been remarkably consistent for this high-scale prompt. Oracle Utilities is almost always the top recommendation, praised for its proven ability to handle massive data volumes.
Itron and
Landis+Gyr are consistently named as the other two primary contenders for enterprise-grade MDM deployments.