This document discusses moving a Distribution Management System (DMS) to the cloud. Key points: - DMS is used by distribution centers to efficiently operate distribution networks. It interfaces with GIS, OMS, SCADA and other systems. - Integrating DMS with other applications eliminates information silos and enhances performance. Benefits include a single login, shared alarms/events. - Moving DMS to the cloud reduces costs and improves scalability. It provides a fully functional, real-time solution while maintaining security and reliability. - A "read-only" SCADA could initially interface with the cloud-based DMS. More advanced implementations may host additional applications like AMI, FEP in the

1. Integrated DMS on a
Cloud
December 2012

2. DMS is the primary system used by distribution center controllers to
operate the distribution network efficiently
 A Decision Support System capable of collecting, organizing and displaying
real-time or near real-time information from the distribution field
devices/sensors on to spatial overlay maps with a primary focus on identifying
network abnormalities
Distribution  Enables utility control center to remotely monitor and control network
Management System operations in an optimal manner without compromising safety, security and
asset protection
 DMS typically interfaces with other operational applications such as GIS,
OMS and SCADA system for operations management
 Single scalable integrated platform for SCADA, DMS, OMS, Simulation and
Demand Response and CIS/AMI/WAM/WFM) eliminates the information silos
that exist between IT and OT by enabling data sharing to enhance system
performance, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction
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3. Various benefits can be leveraged from the integration of the DMS
with other OT and Corporate applications
 A single shared model for these applications
 Common permissions managed and enabled via single login
DMS integration with
OMS/SCADA  Sustained alarms, tagging and event logs across applications
 A possible single, common UI for the applications
 Better Outage Management through the ability to ping meters get
information about single and nested outages
 Improve reliability indices (SAIDI, CAIDI, SAIFI, etc) and
DMS integration with
AMI/MDM customer satisfaction through faster and more predictable
outage restoration
 Improve meter performance through smart meter load profiles
which can be used to estimate load distribution on a distribution
feeder
 Use voltage levels recording by Smart Meters to improve
DMS integration with network performance and optimise Volt/VAR control
Feeder Automation  Enable implementation through a centralized scheme allowing
control of large portions of the distribution network, thereby
delivering more advanced DA functionalities
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4. Our integration framework is based on a standard reference
architecture*
Analytics
as a Distribution Analytics
Dashboards, scorecards etc
Service
Platform Software as a Service
as a
Service Service Components
ALSTOM Grid
SCADA
DMS
.
Runtime for
Complex Event Processing – Utility deployed static models for event processing
Infrastructure as a Service
Virtual machines, servers, storage, load balancers, network, etc.
.
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5. An integrated DMS could be taken to the cloud as a next step to drive
in various benefits
A cloud-based DMS application integrated using the Common Information Model with
other core on-site business applications helps in reducing the time and effort required to
implement the solution while maintaining the highest levels of quality. It helps to:
 A fully functional solution with real-time management of distribution networks and
Integrated DMS on a complete suite of applications
 Single scalable integrated platform for SCADA, DMS, OMS, Simulation and Demand
Cloud Response built for the Smart Grid and storm proven ready
 Private cloud-based IT architecture that’s reliable, flexible, scalable and secure
 Cap-Ex free computing by reducing the total cost of ownership will full investment
protection
 Service levels that drive performance and efficiency metrics
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6. Hosted DMS with a “Read-Only” SCADA could be the first step
towards a completely hosted architecture for a Utility
Distribution Field Devices
Utility Control Center
DMS SCADA
WFM Historian Client Client SCADA
Real time Event Service Bus
NIST Compliant Security Standard
NIST Compliant Security Standard
Proxy/ Firewall
61968-5 61968-3
DMS SaaS
IEC 61968 Compliant Service Bus
ALSTOM Grid Read Only
IDMS SCADA
IEC 61968 Compliant Service Bus
61968-8 61968-4 61968-6 61968-1
Proxy/ Firewall
Corporate Enterprise Service Bus
Asset
CRM Finance HR CIS GIS Presentation Title | Date
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7. In a more advanced state the cloud would host various applications
along with the DMS including the operational SCADA
Distribution Field Devices
Thin Client Thin Client
Utility Control Center
AMI FEP
Real time Event Service Bus
NIST Compliant Security Standard
NIST Compliant Security Standard
Proxy/ Firewall
61968-5 61968-9 61968-3
DMS SaaS
IEC 61968 Compliant Enterprise Service Bus
Analytics
aaS
CEP Historian OMS DMS SCADA
IEC 61968 Compliant Enterprise Service Bus
61968-1 61968-9 61968-4 61968-6 61968-8
Proxy/ Firewall
Corporate Enterprise Service Bus
DMS & Sub-systems
Asset CIS GIS WFM
Higher Level Offerings
CRM Finance HR Other Applications
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Mgmt
CIM Standard Parts
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Utility Business Applications

8. DMS: Application Integration Landscape
CRM IVR BEMS
AMI/MDM BI/DW BPM
VCMS
CIS
OMS DMS SCADA
DERMS
WMS
HEMS
GIS Asset Data DR
MWM
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9. IDMS INTEGRATION ROADMAP
• Build and update the distribution network model
GIS • Use accurate maps for the Network Model
• Update the customer data
CIS
• Create and update work orders for outages and planned switching
EAM • Transition from time based to condition based asset
• Automated trouble-call entry and restoration verification
IVR • Send notification calls for planned outages
• Automatically communicate assignments to the field crews
WFM • Receive assignment status and completion updates
• Process outages and restoration notifications from meters
AMI • Capture load profile and voltage information
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10. Some key challenges related to DMS integration and hosting will
need to be successfully tackled
DMS integration with Utility applications Hosted DMS with On-premise applications
 Multiple Interfaces – The DMS can have numerous  Data Security & Privacy - Enforcement of security
interfaces with external systems exchanging data in policies restricting access to critical data from theft
different formats; viz: SCADA, OMS, GIS, Business / misuse
Applications, Analytics, etc.  Governance - Monitoring & logging of all integration
 Data Quality – Adapt to dynamic network models data points
to ensure all IT/OT are using the appropriate and  Performance - How quickly the data transformation
validated data. & routing mechanisms need to function
 Communications – Robust communication  Firewall Issues - Limitations/drawbacks around
infrastructure to address the huge volume of field opening special pinholes on firewall or using
data transfers based on their criticality, periodicity dedicated VPNs
& volume  Maintenance and Upgrades - Support new cloud
 Operational Efficiency – Streamline & improve computing or enterprise system interfaces as they
operational efficiencies by eliminating redundant evolve
processes and leveraging the data across various
 Scalability, High Availability and Reliability -
business applications Underlying platform must provide for easy scale-out
& scale-up of applications so that more per-tenant
users can be added without degradation in service
levels
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11. The following best practices are recommended for hosting an
integrated DMS on a cloud
 Establishing a solid data governance policy for both on-premise and cloud systems
 Being able to transmit data securely
 Complying with various data and security standards
 Robust Data Center security ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
data adhering to regulatory compliance
 Streamlined disaster recovery policies with capability to provide data backup to an
offsite location ensuring business continuity & service level assurance
 Industry compliant & certified pre-built connectors to various applications & cloud
services
 Standards based XML format data transformation without compromising on firewall
security
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12. About Capgemini
With more than 120,000 people in 40 countries, Capgemini is one
of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and
outsourcing services. The Group reported 2011 global revenues
of EUR 9.7 billion.
Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers
business and technology solutions that fit their needs and drive
the results they want. A deeply multicultural organization,
Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the
Collaborative Business Experience™, and draws on Rightshore®,
its worldwide delivery model.
With EUR 670 million revenue in 2011 and 8,400 dedicated
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