--- title: Flux Federation News | Growing business value description: Growing business value | Read a thought-provoking and challenging collection of future-focussed tech and business news, focussed on the global energy industry. Authored by Flux Federation and associates. --- [![flux](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hubfs/flux_2023/images/logos/flux.svg) ![flux_dark](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hubfs/flux_2023/images/logos/flux_dark.svg)](https://www.fluxfederation.com) Platform ##### [![20230822 Flux Nav - Billing -1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hubfs/General%20Images/20230822%20Flux%20Nav%20-%20Billing%20-1.svg) Billing Configurable, flexible energy billing for today, and tomorrow.](https://www.fluxfederation.com/products-billing) ##### [![20230822 Flux Nav - Billing use cases-1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hubfs/General%20Images/20230822%20Flux%20Nav%20-%20Billing%20use%20cases-1.svg) Billing use cases Solar and battery, electric vehicles, time of use, PPA, VPP and more.](https://www.fluxfederation.com/billing-use-cases) ##### [![20230822 Flux Nav - Market Operations -1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hubfs/General%20Images/20230822%20Flux%20Nav%20-%20Market%20Operations%20-1.svg) Market Operations Complete the picture for end-to-end energy retail solution.](https://www.fluxfederation.com/market-operations) ![20230822 Flux Nav - Market Operations use cases-1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hubfs/General%20Images/20230822%20Flux%20Nav%20-%20Market%20Operations%20use%20cases-1.svg) ##### Market Operations use cases Customer communications, single customer view and more. ##### [![20240314-Flux-Preparing-for-success-Nav-Crop](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General%20Images/20240314-Flux-Preparing-for-success-Nav-Crop.jpg?width=1386&name=20240314-Flux-Preparing-for-success-Nav-Crop.jpg) Featured resource Preparing for Success: Four key billing transformation learnings. A must-read for energy companies on the precipice of change. Download now](https://www.fluxfederation.com/preparing-for-success) Insights ##### [![20210608 Flux Icon HOME AUTOMATION CONNECTION BULB_1 WHITE](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Icons/20210608%20Flux%20Icon%20HOME%20AUTOMATION%20CONNECTION%20BULB_1%20WHITE.png?width=1386&name=20210608%20Flux%20Icon%20HOME%20AUTOMATION%20CONNECTION%20BULB_1%20WHITE.png) Insights The latest updates on everything energy. From growing business value to digital transformation and industry insights. 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Download now](https://www.fluxfederation.com/preparing-for-success) [Why Flux?](https://www.fluxfederation.com/flux-offering) Company ##### [About Find out more about the people behind our leading edge platform, our Executive team and Board of Directors. About](https://www.fluxfederation.com/about) ##### [Careers Find out what it's like to work for a remote-first company designing and building innovative retail software for leaders of the energy transition. Careers](https://www.fluxfederation.com/careers) ##### [![20240212-the-benefits-of-modern-tech-1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240212-the-benefits-of-modern-tech-1.jpg?width=1386&name=20240212-the-benefits-of-modern-tech-1.jpg) Featured post The time is now: Why the energy sector must adopt modern billing tech Read more](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/the-time-is-now-why-the-energy-sector-must-adopt-modern-billing-tech) [Talk to an expert](https://www.fluxfederation.com/contact) [Talk to an expert](https://www.fluxfederation.com/contact) # Flux Blog: The latest data news, trends and insights. ### Streamline debt management and drive profitability [Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/streamline-debt-management-and-drive-profitability) ![20240516-streamline-debt-manangement](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240516-streamline-debt-manangement.jpg?width=1386&name=20240516-streamline-debt-manangement.jpg) # Flux Blog: The latest data news, trends and insights. ### 4 big challenges for energy sellers, according to the tech experts [Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/4-big-challenges-for-energy-sellers-according-to-the-tech-experts) ![20240319-4-challenes-for-seller-1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240319-4-challenes-for-seller-1.jpg?width=1386&name=20240319-4-challenes-for-seller-1.jpg) # Flux Blog: The latest data news, trends and insights. ### Turning virtual into reality: Operationalising Virtual Power Plants [Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/turning-virtual-into-reality-virtual-power-plants-for-energy-business) ![20220211-VPP-blue-noise](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20220211-VPP-blue-noise.jpg?width=1386&name=20220211-VPP-blue-noise.jpg) ![blue gradient waves](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flux_2023/images/bgs/blog-bg.png?width=1386&name=blog-bg.png) [All Posts](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/all) [Growing business value](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/tag/growing-business-value) [Digital transformation](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/tag/digital-transformation) [Industry Insights](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/tag/industry-insights) [The Flux way](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/tag/the-flux-way) [Case Studies](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/tag/case-studies) ##### [![20240516-streamline-debt-manangement](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240516-streamline-debt-manangement.jpg?width=1386&name=20240516-streamline-debt-manangement.jpg) Growing business value Streamline debt management and drive profitability Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/streamline-debt-management-and-drive-profitability) ##### [![20240319-4-challenes-for-seller-1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240319-4-challenes-for-seller-1.jpg?width=1386&name=20240319-4-challenes-for-seller-1.jpg) Growing business value 4 big challenges for energy sellers, according to the tech experts Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/4-big-challenges-for-energy-sellers-according-to-the-tech-experts) ##### [![20220211-VPP-blue-noise](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20220211-VPP-blue-noise.jpg?width=1386&name=20220211-VPP-blue-noise.jpg) Growing business value Turning virtual into reality: Operationalising Virtual Power Plants Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/turning-virtual-into-reality-virtual-power-plants-for-energy-business) ##### [![20240410-billing-software-for-australia](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240410-billing-software-for-australia.jpg?width=1386&name=20240410-billing-software-for-australia.jpg) Growing business value How modern billing tech can help energy sellers with the energy crisis Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/how-modern-billing-tech-can-help-energy-sellers-with-the-energy-crisis) ##### [![20240411-Energy-Transition-Blueprint-Refresh](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240411-Energy-Transition-Blueprint-Refresh.jpg?width=1386&name=20240411-Energy-Transition-Blueprint-Refresh.jpg) Growing business value Invest to stay in the game: Flexible tech is a blueprint for success Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/invest-to-stay-in-the-game-a-blueprint-for-the-energy-transition) ##### [![20231116-customer-retention](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20231116-customer-retention.jpg?width=1386&name=20231116-customer-retention.jpg) Growing business value How modern billing software supports customer retention Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/how-modern-billing-software-supports-customer-retention) ##### [![20240212-the-benefits-of-modern-tech-1](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20240212-the-benefits-of-modern-tech-1.jpg?width=1386&name=20240212-the-benefits-of-modern-tech-1.jpg) Growing business value The time is now: Why the energy sector must adopt modern billing tech Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/the-time-is-now-why-the-energy-sector-must-adopt-modern-billing-tech) ##### [![20231214-End-energy-user](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20231214-End-energy-user.jpg?width=1386&name=20231214-End-energy-user.jpg) Growing business value Why we mustn’t forget the customer as we power the energy transition Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/why-we-mustnt-forget-the-customer-as-we-power-the-energy-transition) ##### [![Decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation of the energy sector](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20230907-Flux---The-3-Ds.jpg?width=1386&name=20230907-Flux---The-3-Ds.jpg) Growing business value Is the energy sector ready for the 3 Ds? 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[![20221130-Debt-Management](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20221130-Debt-Management.jpg?width=1386&name=20221130-Debt-Management.jpg) Growing business value 5 reasons energy retailers need an automated debt management solution Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/5-reasons-energy-retailers-need-an-automated-debt-management-solution) ##### [![20221005-Data-Infrastructure-Part-2-v2](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20221005-Data-Infrastructure-Part-2-v2.jpg?width=1386&name=20221005-Data-Infrastructure-Part-2-v2.jpg) Growing business value 3 essentials for establishing robust data infrastructure Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/3-essentials-for-establishing-robust-data-infrastructure) ##### [![20220929-Data-Infrastructure-noise](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flux%202.0/Blog/20220929-Data-Infrastructure-noise.jpg?width=1386&name=20220929-Data-Infrastructure-noise.jpg) Growing business value Challenges energy companies face creating strong data infrastructure Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/the-challenges-energy-companies-face-in-establishing-strong-data-infrastructure) ##### [![20220509-4-considerations-for-partnering](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20220509-4-considerations-for-partnering.jpg?width=1386&name=20220509-4-considerations-for-partnering.jpg) Growing business value Four key considerations for retailers choosing a new software provider Read the story](https://www.fluxfederation.com/blog/four-key-considerations-for-retailers-choosing-a-new-software-provider) ##### [![Microgrids can open the door to new energy tech and energy security](https://www.fluxfederation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20220329-Micro-Grids-Reduced.gif?width=1386&name=20220329-Micro-Grids-Reduced.gif) Growing business value How microgrids can create resilience and become the gateway for new energy technologies Read the 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