As we wrap up Q3, we're proud to see how our clients are using the VIZIO ARO Solution to transform compliance from a reactive task into a proactive advantage. This quarter, our focus has been on automation, transparency, and smarter reporting—so you can stay ahead of the curve.
New Features in VIZIO's ARO Solution
Crystal-Clear Cost Layer Management:
- New permissions for releasing, adjusting, and reversing cost layers.
- Smarter ARC termination calculations for higher accuracy.
- Clear, actionable error messages for faster resolutions.
Game-Changing Reports for Deeper Insights:
- Cost Layer History Report – View the complete journey of historical cost calculations and value changes.
- Obligation Life Cycle Changes Report – Track every key update with full audit-ready transparency.
Bulk Data Management Made Effortless:
- Upload G/L accounts, cost centers, inflation & interest rate keys, obligation types, and more via Excel.
- Built-in validations ensure clean, accurate data every time.
Ready to revolutionize your ARO management? Visit our ARO Management page to learn more or request a personalized demo!
Upcoming Innovations: Smart Questioning + Smart Tools = Smarter ARO Estimates
We're taking ARO management to the next level with AI-powered enhancements that will make cost estimation, analysis, and decision-making faster and smarter:
- Smarter Initial Estimates – AI will help generate accurate first-pass ARO cost estimates by asking the right questions and analyzing available data.
- Dynamic Change Simulations – Instantly model the impact of schedule shifts (e.g., extending or reducing retirement timelines).
- Market-Aware Insights – AI-driven research and benchmarking will uncover industry standards and hidden cost variables you may not have considered.
- Scenario & Condition Analysis – Simulate multiple scenarios against real-time market conditions for stronger decision-making.
- Flexible ARO Structuring – With the upcoming Parent ARO concept, AI will guide you in choosing between a single ARO or a component-based approach—ensuring clarity and alignment with your strategy.
Move from guesswork to a smarter, more transparent, and future-ready approach to ARO management with these powerful innovations.
Upcoming Webinar – Asset Retirement Obligation on Autopilot
Date: September 17, 2025 | Time: 12 PM – 1 PM EST
Join us to see how leading organizations are automating ARO management end-to-end—eliminating spreadsheets, reducing compliance risk, and saving 90% of the time typically spent on ARO processes.
Utility IQ – The Future of Pipeline Integrity
Introducing Utility IQ for Gas: A Powerful Predictive Maintenance Tool for Gas Operations
Pipelines power industries across the globe but hidden beneath the surface lies a constant threat—corrosion. Traditional inspections often detect issues only after damage has occurred, leaving operators balancing between costly over-planning or dangerous underestimation.
That's why VIZIO built UtilityIQ, a SaaS solution for predictive maintenance powered by AWS, AI, and machine learning.
UtilityIQ transforms pipeline integrity management by:
- Predicting corrosion growth for each defect using ILI data
- Delivering probabilistic forecasts and optimized maintenance schedules.
- Enabling teams to shift from reactive guesswork to proactive strategy
The results?
- Enhanced safety
- Smarter resource allocation
- Reduced downtime
- Real cost savings
With UtilityIQ, operators gain more than insights—they gain a strategic advantage.
UtilityIQ — Predict. Protect. Perform.
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Visit our website at https://vizioconsulting.com/ to learn more about VIZIO and our commitment to providing innovative solutions for your business needs.
If you have any questions about our ARO solution, general consulting services, or how our internal innovations can benefit your projects, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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