How Southern Company turned governed data into enterprise AI value

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Energy Transition Talks, CGI’s Peter Warren speaks with Joyce Solomon, Data Analytics Manager for AMI at Southern Company, and Doug Leal, Vice-President, Data Analytics and AI at CGI, about how utilities can turn trusted, governed data into scalable enterprise AI value.The conversation explores how Southern Company is using advanced metering infrastructure data, cloud-based architecture, strong data governance and business-led innovation to improve grid operations, customer engagement and AI adoption. Joyce and Doug share real-world examples, including meter-to-transformer validation, revenue recovery, EV charging insights, HVAC efficiency detection and the use of AI-ready data foundations for RAG, large language models and AI agents. Listeners will learn why governed data is not a barrier to innovation, but a critical accelerator for trusted analytics, scalable AI and enterprise-wide value creation in the energy and utilities sector.Visit our  Energy Transition Talks page