Council asks how machine-to-machine water meters turn into dollar savings. What narrative should staff present?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
A meter does not print money by itself. Staff need the story: source readings, analysis that spots leaks or waste, then a decision that turns the wrench. Parking files in a bucket is not a savings plan.
Full Explanation
Value narratives connect source classes to analyses and then to decisions. Water-meter M2M data supports leak detection, demand profiling, and targeted interventions that reduce loss and cost. Landing files without analysis, denying operational use, or citing procurement alone fails to explain how Big Data sources create municipal value. Clear source-to-decision mapping helps councils fund and govern the pipeline.