Our Field Service News & Technology Roundup brings together the latest insights shaping field service organizations. From AI in utilities to preventative maintenance and workforce challenges, these stories highlight where operations are headed in 2025.
Source: Utility Dive
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The U.S. power industry is facing workforce shortages while grappling with aging infrastructure and growing reliability demands. Utility Dive outlines four major challenges and why workforce planning is becoming a critical issue for utilities and field service leaders.
Source: Field Squared Blog
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Unexpected downtime is costly. Preventative maintenance not only prevents failures but extends asset life. This piece shows how smarter scheduling and monitoring keep assets reliable and productive.
Source: T&D World
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AI is reshaping transmission and distribution field services, from predictive scheduling to automating inspections. T&D World explores how utilities are turning to AI to close labor gaps and strengthen reliability.
Source: Field Squared Blog
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What does efficiency look like on the ground? This blog follows a field engineer’s day to show how digital tools streamline work, reduce delays, and improve accountability.
Source: Field Squared Blog
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Routing inefficiencies drain resources. This article shares ten practical strategies for optimizing routes that reduce fuel, travel time, and missed appointments—directly boosting the bottom line.
Source: T&D World
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Grid modernization requires more than pilot projects—it’s about scaling IoT, data governance, and IT/OT integration. This article highlights six technology areas utilities are prioritizing in 2025.
Source: Field Squared Blog
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IoT sensors and predictive analytics are moving from buzzwords to must-haves. This article explores how they help anticipate issues, cut downtime, and unlock new levels of efficiency.
Source: Energy Magazine (Australia)
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Though from Australia, the themes are global: utilities need flexible, responsive field service solutions to control costs and meet customer expectations. The article outlines the operational improvements utilities are seeing today.
From AI adoption to workforce shortages, and from predictive maintenance to digital utilities, these stories show a sector in transition. For field service leaders, the message is clear: embrace predictive tools, modernize asset management, and empower the workforce with the right technology.