Insights
Discover the latest insights and blog articles from Blicker on intelligent meter reading

100 million meter reading requests!
February 9, 2023
You may think requesting a meter reading is a difficult, time-consuming task. Not with Blicker! Our seamless, user-friendly software can read your meter within seconds. All you have to do is take a picture. 100 million requests? We're aiming for more
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The future of computer vision (9 applications and trends in 2023)
January 30, 2023
Welcome to the world of computer vision, where humans train computers to interpret and understand the visual world. But how will the world of computer vision change in 2023?
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The top 3 use cases for meter reading software in 2023
October 25, 2022
Humans make mistakes, no matter who and how. Nowadays, this fact is especially relevant within the utility industry. The current energy crisis is urging consumers to either install a smart meter or frequently read their meters. But did you know that there’s still a large population of energy consumers who refuse to install a smart meter?
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Getting ready for Enlit 2022!
October 25, 2022
Enlit 2022 here we come! Frankfurt, get ready. What better way to connect with like-minded people than to share experiences that highlight our main purpose: contributing to the energy transition with innovation!
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Improving your utility operations with automatic meter reading solutions
October 10, 2022
In a time where energy prices are rising, providing accurate and up-to-date meter readings is becoming vital. People value frequent insight into their utility consumption more than ever, but the question lies in whether or not energy suppliers are able to provide this. Advanced meter reading systems enable data insight, allowing companies to lower costs, have accurate data, and satisfy customers — solutions that challenge traditional collection methods.
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2021 Recap: Blicker's Most Exciting Moments!
January 6, 2022
What defined our company last year? What made us happy? We've summed up our most important moments of 2021 in a quick recap!
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NMi confirms Blicker service is 99.79% accurate in collecting meter readings
October 26, 2021
Blicker called on NMi to evaluate the accuracy of its AI-powered meter-reading application. NMi’s tests conclude that the technology provides 99.79% accuracy in readings.
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Blicker Will Be Visiting Enlit 2021!
September 1, 2021
After European Utility Week being such a great success, our team will now host a stand at the Enlit 2021 event in Milan!
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Build vs. Buy: The benefits of SaaS
October 2, 2020
At Blicker we offer a Software as a Service (SaaS) product to the utility industry that tackles a common pain point: meter reading. We let companies simplify the process and reduce the occurrence of bad readings by automatically reading a meter from a photo.
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Applications of Blicker in Developing Countries
May 22, 2020
Blicker cooperated with Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) in Malawi to help solve the 30% NRW from the capital city’s 100.000 meters, providing insight into valuable applications in developing countries.
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What if consumers drove the energy transition?
May 4, 2020
Most of the world continues to feel as if in a standstill. The new normal of professional “life”, across all industries, has required a lot of adaptability – to use technology and digital solutions to facilitate a way to work from home.
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Utility companies during COVID-19 times
April 24, 2020
With millions of individuals self-isolating in their homes, the utility industry continues to keep the lights on and water flowing. Blicker can prove an easy alternative for meter reading during COVID times.
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Let old fashioned forms be gone! Artificial intelligence is the new form!
April 16, 2020
In conversation with Victor Westerwoudt (CTO) about Blicker. The intelligent meter readout assistant. How did it all start and where is Blicker at this point?
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“There is nothing more simple than taking a picture to gather your data!"
March 26, 2020
Stedin applies Blicker as an alternative to costly and time-consuming house visits of field engineers, who they can now free up to work more on the real engineering and less on administrative tasks.
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Blicker can see the way an expert meter reader would
March 19, 2020
Blicker can see the way an expert meter reader would. How? Get to know more about the Blicker application.
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Interview with Blicker CEO Noëlle Fischer
February 10, 2020
Noëlle Fischer (CEO) was interviewed by the dutch magazine Emerce on how Blicker came to be and our vision for the future! Click the link below to read the full interview.
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Blicker at the European Utility Week!
November 20, 2019
We presented Blicker at the European Utility Week in Paris!
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