NWP Services Corporation Introduces New Mobile App for Utility Business Analytics

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 3, 2011) - NWP Services Corporation (NWP), a leading provider of smart solutions to lower operating and utility costs for the multifamily housing industry, today announced the new mobile solutions for the UtilitySmart product family. Now, customers can analyze utility benchmarking dashboards on multiple devices, including Android-based phones, BlackBerries, iPhones and iPads, and Windows 7-based phones.

NWP's UtilitySmart mobile application is designed for today's professional who is constantly on the move and the business environment that requires quickness, agility and real-time interactivity. UtilitySmart transforms a company's critical energy business intelligence into immersive mobile analytics, instantly delivered to any mobile platform. The unique user experience allows quick and intuitive access to data and analyzes up-to-the-minute property information for faster, smarter decisions.

"The NWP UtilitySmart mobile application is the most comprehensive mobile utility solution available to portfolios that enables their workforce access to the tools and information they need to be more productive in real time," said Jim Charles senior vice president of product management and engineering. "This mobile application elevates the unique advantage that NWP brings to multifamily, especially as energy operations become increasingly more complex, 'big data' driven and time sensitive."

"UtilitySmart on the mobile phone or tablet connects you to the information you need -- telling you what you need to know when you need to know it -- right from the palm of your hand," said Michael Radice, NWP president and CEO. "NWP continues to strive to meet our customers' needs by developing a mobile application that allows for portfolios and property managers to collaborate to maximize energy management."

NWP will conduct ongoing, robust demonstrations of the new mobile app UtilitySmart in Booth #420 at the National Multi Housing Councils Annual Apartment Operations and Technology Conference & Exposition on November 7-9, 2011, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. To learn more about Meter Variance Analytics or request an online demonstration email multifamily@nwpsc.com.

About NWP Services Corporation: Headquartered in Irvine, California, NWP Services Corporation (NWP) provides smart solutions to lower operating and utility costs for the multifamily industry including resident billing, resident payment, utility management and MRO. Resident billing helps owners recover utility expenses with options including convergent billing with Resident OneBill. NWP's Resident ePay service allows residents to pay rent, utilities and other charges online or in person with funds transferred to the bank electronically. NWP's utility management product, UtilitySmart, helps owners and operators optimize utility spend and MRO Manager lowers operating costs and improves service, increasing in Funds from Operations (FFO), Net Operating Income (NOI), resident satisfaction and the asset value of multifamily properties. Additional information is available at www.nwpsc.com.