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Automation Insight
June 2008
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Quality Assurance in the New AMI World
Emerging Global Market Drivers
AMI and Smart Grid initiatives currently under consideration by many utilities depend upon a complex interaction of available and emerging automation, communications, and metering technologies. However, there is growing realization by proponents of this technology that the increased needs for quality and reliability of these investments will be subject to greater risks and will place new demands upon their business operations.
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The solution may be in HAN – leveraging information and control
Frequently, utility business cases consider the use of a Home Area Networks (HAN) as a valuable extension of AMI functionality to provide key benefits. While the debate continues over which technology will become the winning standard, it is clear that there are some functions that have a strong dependence on the existence of a HAN independent of specific technologies.
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A Conversation with Infosys
Recently, KEMA had the opportunity to discuss systems integration and customer service with Infosys – a leading provider of services in this space. The following is a summary of this dialog with Larry J. Rubenacker Senior Principal with Infosys’ Energy, Utilities and Services Group and Bill Lewis Manager of Marketing and Alliances in Infosys’s Utilities Practice.
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Did You Hear?
Landis+Gyr, a privately held company that sells Smart Grid delivery management systems, announced that it has received $1.1 billion in new financing to help fund growth.
Trilliant, a company delivering intelligent networks that power the Smart Grid, reported that the company has now delivered more than 750,000 devices with integrated intelligent communications supporting advanced metering, demand response, and other Smart Grid applications.
AEP intends to file its advanced metering and smart grid plan with the Texas Public Utility Commission late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter.
Duke Energy Indiana has filed a petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission as a first step in seeking approval for the Smart Grid initiative, which includes the installation of more than 800,000 digital smart meters.
KEMA, Inc. President and Managing Director Hugo van Nispen Named Top 25 Consultant in 2008 BURLINGTON, Mass. (June 11, 2008) – Hugo van Nispen, president and managing director of KEMA’s U.S.-based consulting operations, is one of Consulting Magazine Top 25 Consultants for 2008.
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About Automation Insight
Automation Insight is a complimentary monthly publication designed specifically for the utility industry and those serving the utility industry. For comments or suggestions on future article topics, please contact Will McNamara, Managing Editor, will.mcnamara@us.kema.com, tel. 781.534.8621.
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