COGNYST is a group of businesses that helps customers understand, support and work with utility companies worldwide.

The services of Cognyst Advisors include: market research, strategic planning, expert testimony, technology evaluation, merger and acquisition advice, and other consulting services.  Its customers are primarily equipment and service suppliers to the utility industry as well as investors in those businesses. Cognyst Advisors also produces the widely respected market research study of the Smart Metering industry known as The Scott Report.

The services of Cognyst International include: strategic planning, technology evaluation, business process development and other consulting services. Cognyst International is based in South America and supports businesses around the world.