Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for installing, accessing and managing field operations for the utilities, water, fuel and energy industries; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for analyzing, collecting data from, activating, modifying, controlling and communicating with transponders; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for programming, activating, modifying, controlling and communicating with utilities systems and energy equipment; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for scheduling, assigning, dispatching and monitoring field operations for the utilities industry; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for meter data collection and monitoring of energy and water usage; application service provider for installing, accessing and managing field operations for the utilities water, fuel and energy industries; application service provider for analyzing, collecting data from, activating, modifying, controlling and communicating with transponders; application service provider featuring software for programming, activating, modifying, controlling and communicating with utilities systems and energy equipment; application service provider featuring software for scheduling, assigning, dispatching and monitoring field operations for the utilities industry; application service provider featuring software for meter data collection and monitoring of energy and water usage; computer software design, maintenance, installation and implementation services; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer hardware and software problems; licensing of intellectual property