Rolta Geospatial Fusion is a creative, world-class solution and framework, which melds the data, applications and procedures of a venture into a consistent, firm arrangement. The PDF talks about the utility challenges faced and the solution for those problems. It also states the current applications of the solutions.
Achieving Operational Excellence in Electric Power Distribution with Rolta On...Rolta
To remain competitive and grow, many electric power distribution companies are working on their strategies to achieve sustainable advantages, investing in a range of measures aimed at ensuring lower costs, agility, and responsiveness. With Rolta OneView and SAP software, including rapid-deployment options, you can gather and analyze data across a wide spectrum of multifunctional key areas to support informed decisions that can help you improve performance and achieve operational excellence.
Verdantix Report: Urjanet Supports Growth of Energy Management EcosystemUrjanet
Read this report to learn more about why and how leading energy services and software firms are choosing Urjanet for their source of utility bill and interval data.
Smart Grid deployments in the US - Lessons Learned and Emerging Benefits AreasDavid Groarke
David Groarke Presentation to the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference & Exhibition SASG December 2014. "Smart Grid deployments in the US - Lessons Learned and Emerging Benefits Areas.
UK Energy Utilities: Preparing for the Smart Metering Implementation Programm...Cognizant
Chartered in 2011, the UK government’s Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) aims to equip every UK home, as well as businesses and consumers in the public sector, with smart energy meters to help manage energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions. As UK utility companies prepare for SMIP, they must identify the capabilities they need, and understand the complexities they will encounter over program’s two stages: foundation and installation. Those that apply lessons from the foundation stage will be able to tap into the benefits of smart metering sooner, rather than grapple with isolated daily issues.
This pivotal moment of transformation in the utility industry is providing large scale and unprecedented opportunity for traditional power providers and those operating at the edge of the grid. In this capability primer, we highlight some of the broader industry technology trends and the resulting tools, approaches and insights that Indigo Advisory Group employs to help utilities navigate uncertainty and create the right strategies.
Achieving Operational Excellence in Electric Power Distribution with Rolta On...Rolta
To remain competitive and grow, many electric power distribution companies are working on their strategies to achieve sustainable advantages, investing in a range of measures aimed at ensuring lower costs, agility, and responsiveness. With Rolta OneView and SAP software, including rapid-deployment options, you can gather and analyze data across a wide spectrum of multifunctional key areas to support informed decisions that can help you improve performance and achieve operational excellence.
Verdantix Report: Urjanet Supports Growth of Energy Management EcosystemUrjanet
Read this report to learn more about why and how leading energy services and software firms are choosing Urjanet for their source of utility bill and interval data.
Smart Grid deployments in the US - Lessons Learned and Emerging Benefits AreasDavid Groarke
David Groarke Presentation to the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference & Exhibition SASG December 2014. "Smart Grid deployments in the US - Lessons Learned and Emerging Benefits Areas.
UK Energy Utilities: Preparing for the Smart Metering Implementation Programm...Cognizant
Chartered in 2011, the UK government’s Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) aims to equip every UK home, as well as businesses and consumers in the public sector, with smart energy meters to help manage energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions. As UK utility companies prepare for SMIP, they must identify the capabilities they need, and understand the complexities they will encounter over program’s two stages: foundation and installation. Those that apply lessons from the foundation stage will be able to tap into the benefits of smart metering sooner, rather than grapple with isolated daily issues.
This pivotal moment of transformation in the utility industry is providing large scale and unprecedented opportunity for traditional power providers and those operating at the edge of the grid. In this capability primer, we highlight some of the broader industry technology trends and the resulting tools, approaches and insights that Indigo Advisory Group employs to help utilities navigate uncertainty and create the right strategies.
Analytics is being used in data centers, buildings, and municipalities to provide streamlined, proactive services. The deeper understanding of daily operations that analytics provides enables companies and governments to address problems that stretch across their systems, and makes it easier for them to simplify infrastructures and reduce costs.
International Standards: The Challenges for an Interoperable Smart GridSchneider Electric
Building an electric energy Smart Grid involves proper interfacing between existing devices, applications and systems – all likely sourced from many different vendors. The resulting interoperability allows valuable advantages, such as the ability to use distribution system demand response (DSDR) to improve the efficiency of delivered power. Interoperability enables automated switching sequences, for system ‘self-healing’ and improved reliability, along with effective integration of distributed renewable and non-renewable resources that can enable peak shaving. Interoperability also is vital for assimilating emerging automation technologies that will enable the utility to realize these benefits in the future – and protect public and private sector technology investments.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines international standards, recognized globally, that characterize interoperability and security of electrical, electronic and related technologies. These standards are created to assure interoperability within all the major power system objects in an electrical utility enterprise and allow mission critical distribution functions to take advantage of real-time data in a secure manner. The IEC standards also enable reliable exchange of data among utilities and across power pools.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is incorporating IEC standards, and developing new or revised standards, to be applied in its development of a Smart Grid as a national energy goal. This standards framework aims to eliminate the implementation of technologies that might become obsolete prematurely or be implemented without necessary security measures – and help utilities make the infrastructure decisions that reduce cost and energy loss, improve network reliability and embrace technology innovation.
Shared Economy & Open Data in #EnergyEfficiency MarketsUmesh Bhutoria
Paper orginally written for presentation at the AEEE Conclave. It failed to make the cut for final round, we thought we would still let people review it and engage!
Paper talks about our path-breaking work on helping open up data for greater good and value creation
Optimizing utilization and operating efficiency in electricity delivery system is one of smart grid’s characteristics. Transmission and distribution infrastructure includes transmission lines, substations, and distribution feeders. One estimate has put the potential in reducing distribution losses through smart grid deployment at 30%. In this report Zpryme looks at the distribution system portion of the smart grid and the portfolio of technologies that are being deployed to optimize the distribution infrastructure.
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Big Data innovation in Japan’s energy industry - EBA Fieldwork 2015Hendy Irawan
Big Data innovation in Japan’s energy industry
Deputy Chairman of Smart House and Building Committee,
Japan Smart Community Alliance, Japan
Fellow, ECHONET Consortium
Keio University
Prof. Masaki Umejima
10th edition european electricity ancillary and balancing forum 23rd 24th nov...Victor Cardin
10th edition european electricity ancillary and balancing forum 23rd 24th November 2017 Berlin, Germany
http://www.electricity-ancillary.oil-professional-events.com/
A “Smart” Approach to Big Data in the Energy IndustrySAP Analytics
http://spr.ly/AA_Utilities - Most companies in the oil and gas (O&G), utilities and chemical process industries benefit significantly from global markets; however, they also face pressures that demand instant response to fast-paced international events. Energy companies are using real-time data and analytics to solve key challenges in hotly competitive global markets.
-Bloomberg Businessweek Research
Can automation manufacturers and system integrators be true partners?Schneider Electric
Control system integrators and automation manufacturers function in a co-dependent relationship that, at times, can be strained and fraught with potential pitfalls. But they can also be successful and profitable. These questions often rise: Who owns the end user customer? Who drives the solution? Can we really trust one another? This presentation highlights a few best practices on how to build an effective strategy for a successful and profitable relationship between automation manufacturers and system integrators.
Taking full advantage of data-driven efficiency makes your operations more precise, predictable and efficient.
Take control of your resources and inventory. Let big data work for you.
Analytics is being used in data centers, buildings, and municipalities to provide streamlined, proactive services. The deeper understanding of daily operations that analytics provides enables companies and governments to address problems that stretch across their systems, and makes it easier for them to simplify infrastructures and reduce costs.
International Standards: The Challenges for an Interoperable Smart GridSchneider Electric
Building an electric energy Smart Grid involves proper interfacing between existing devices, applications and systems – all likely sourced from many different vendors. The resulting interoperability allows valuable advantages, such as the ability to use distribution system demand response (DSDR) to improve the efficiency of delivered power. Interoperability enables automated switching sequences, for system ‘self-healing’ and improved reliability, along with effective integration of distributed renewable and non-renewable resources that can enable peak shaving. Interoperability also is vital for assimilating emerging automation technologies that will enable the utility to realize these benefits in the future – and protect public and private sector technology investments.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines international standards, recognized globally, that characterize interoperability and security of electrical, electronic and related technologies. These standards are created to assure interoperability within all the major power system objects in an electrical utility enterprise and allow mission critical distribution functions to take advantage of real-time data in a secure manner. The IEC standards also enable reliable exchange of data among utilities and across power pools.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is incorporating IEC standards, and developing new or revised standards, to be applied in its development of a Smart Grid as a national energy goal. This standards framework aims to eliminate the implementation of technologies that might become obsolete prematurely or be implemented without necessary security measures – and help utilities make the infrastructure decisions that reduce cost and energy loss, improve network reliability and embrace technology innovation.
Shared Economy & Open Data in #EnergyEfficiency MarketsUmesh Bhutoria
Paper orginally written for presentation at the AEEE Conclave. It failed to make the cut for final round, we thought we would still let people review it and engage!
Paper talks about our path-breaking work on helping open up data for greater good and value creation
Optimizing utilization and operating efficiency in electricity delivery system is one of smart grid’s characteristics. Transmission and distribution infrastructure includes transmission lines, substations, and distribution feeders. One estimate has put the potential in reducing distribution losses through smart grid deployment at 30%. In this report Zpryme looks at the distribution system portion of the smart grid and the portfolio of technologies that are being deployed to optimize the distribution infrastructure.
Download
Big Data innovation in Japan’s energy industry - EBA Fieldwork 2015Hendy Irawan
Big Data innovation in Japan’s energy industry
Deputy Chairman of Smart House and Building Committee,
Japan Smart Community Alliance, Japan
Fellow, ECHONET Consortium
Keio University
Prof. Masaki Umejima
10th edition european electricity ancillary and balancing forum 23rd 24th nov...Victor Cardin
10th edition european electricity ancillary and balancing forum 23rd 24th November 2017 Berlin, Germany
http://www.electricity-ancillary.oil-professional-events.com/
A “Smart” Approach to Big Data in the Energy IndustrySAP Analytics
http://spr.ly/AA_Utilities - Most companies in the oil and gas (O&G), utilities and chemical process industries benefit significantly from global markets; however, they also face pressures that demand instant response to fast-paced international events. Energy companies are using real-time data and analytics to solve key challenges in hotly competitive global markets.
-Bloomberg Businessweek Research
Can automation manufacturers and system integrators be true partners?Schneider Electric
Control system integrators and automation manufacturers function in a co-dependent relationship that, at times, can be strained and fraught with potential pitfalls. But they can also be successful and profitable. These questions often rise: Who owns the end user customer? Who drives the solution? Can we really trust one another? This presentation highlights a few best practices on how to build an effective strategy for a successful and profitable relationship between automation manufacturers and system integrators.
Taking full advantage of data-driven efficiency makes your operations more precise, predictable and efficient.
Take control of your resources and inventory. Let big data work for you.
Infographic - Digitizing Energy: Unlocking business value with digital techno...Accenture the Netherlands
The energy industry is undergoing an unprecedented period of transition. How can digital technologies help companies disrupt existing markets and penetrate new ones?
SMART GRID INTEROPERABILITY: THE GREAT ENABLERMeisam Rezaeian
The use of standards-based protocols
enables the ability to support and
manage the multitude of technology
and devices required across the smart
grid, providing increased interoperability
and reduced operational cost.
When looking at new system solutions
to upgrade existing infrastructure, some
of the primary attributes to assess are
the network management capabilities,
ability to transition, and support for
existing and evolving technology.
Grid changes are coming, and a growing number
of vendors will participate in the process and add
further innovations. Interoperability will serve as
the prime enabler of these changes. Utilities will
be able to serve their constituents well only if
they choose an upgrade path based on a common
platform for change and find solutions that
accommodate upgrades across the whole spectrum
of the grid.
Demand for the Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding, as more and more companies in a wide range of industries
look to capitalize on the promises of IoT to improve their efficiency and increase their revenues. The opportunity
for satellite to play a role in the IoT ecosystem is here, but the satellite industry has to overcome the challenge of
integrating seamlessly into the complex IoT framework. However, with an appropriate understanding of end-user
needs and careful planning, satellite service providers have the chance to fulfill the unmet, voracious demand for
all things IoT and reap the rewards of this technology’s explosive growth.
Black & Veatch Smart Integrated InfrastructureBlack & Veatch
Our business, utility and city environments today are complicated by fluctuating markets, aging infrastructure, shrinking budgets and competing priorities. At the same time, a data revolution is underway. The Internet of Everything is expanding our connectivity to data, people, processes and things. This revolution is a red carpet for transformative technologies that use data to redefine standard operations and cultivate new system-wide intelligence at utilities and along roadways, in cities and beyond. Take a look at these Black & Veatch Smart Integrated Infrastructure solutions and projects that are helping build a cleaner, more efficient world.
Facilities managers can now deploy cutting-edge digital technologies such as AI, cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance building energy efficiency, implement smart systems throughout facilities and achieve an integrated view of building operations. Here's a guide to this exciting set of developments for FMs, and a handful of diverse successful use cases.
Revue de presse IoT / Data du 26/03/2017Romain Bochet
Sommaire :
- From the Edge To the Enterprise
- The Internet of Energy: Smart Sockets
- Google's big data calculates US rooftop solar potential
- Energy management: Oracle Utilities launches smart grid and IoT device management solution in the cloud
- Are vehicles the mobile sensor beds of the future?
GIS Based Power Distribution System: A Case study for the Junagadh Cityijsrd.com
In this paper power distribution data (poles, transformers and transmission lines) have been mapped using GPS and high resolution remote sensing images. These details have been put in GIS using ArcGIS 9.1 software. Various things like road network and land use are also superimposed on the power distribution system GIS layer. Various types of analysis like finding a pole or circuit of specific transformer can be done using GIS tools.
Rolta Photogrammetry suite is an end to end photogrammetry solution providing a versatile collection of software tools to produce reliable geospatial data sets with the highest accuracy. The modular configuration of this program makes it an easy to use, accurate and cost-effective in a production oriented environment. It addresses the entire range of photogrammetric techniques along with added imaging applications to produce quality geospatial products. The products are technically supported by experienced domain experts.
Rolta Geomatica Suite is a single integrated software system, which brings highest degree of automation for Remote Sensing and Image Processing and turns imagery into answers and offers robust solutions for all types of desktop Geomatics. It helps in various GIS based workflow applications and advanced image analysis such as change detection. The software brings patented algorithms for image classification, cartographic map production, hyper-spectral analysis, advanced Data visualization and editing and raster spatial analysis.
Rolta has come up with an upgraded to version 7.5 of its OnPoint Solution. This report highlights some compelling reasons to upgrade to this feature rich version
Rolta’s Advance GIS is a great tool for collecting GIS data and then processing this data to build precise maps. This document highlights some core features and benefits of this tool.
Rolta has come up with an upgrade in its OnPoint product version 8.5. The new version comes with a whole lot of new capabilities. This report highlights some compelling reasons to upgrade to this new product.
Rolta Terrain Analyst for software terrain manipulation.Rolta
Rolta Terrain Analyst is a useful and simplistic Terrain analysis tool that can be useful in editing, creating and manipulating elevation data. This product sheet highlights the key features and benefits of this solution.
Rolta Tactical Decision Support System for advanced GIS solutionsRolta
Roltas Tactical Decision Support System (RTDSS) has bougt advancements to GIS solutions. Roltas Tactical Decision Support System by Rolta Geomatica provides features for 2D and 3D Military GIS. This product sheet highlights some key features of the system.
Rolta Software for Walkthrough for terrain visual analysisRolta
Rolta’s Software for Walkthrough (PSW) is a terrain tool that enables creating and Editing in a 3D Environment based in real terrain.The software has a unique and well defined workflow along with 3d rendering and simulations. This product sheet highlights the key features and benefits of Rolta’s software.
This document highlights the main features and options of Rolta’s Situational Awareness System which provides complete monitoring of an area under surveillance.
Rolta Photogrammetry suite has the ability to use a number of Geospatial Imaging Application and Rolta's key focus in photogrammetry is accuracy. The suite is cost-effective, reliable and accurate which is supported by experienced domain experts. This product sheet highlights some key features and benefits of the Rolta Photogrammetry Suite.
Rolta GeoImaging Accelerator is a hardware optimized image processing system in the photogrammetric pre-processing and value add segments. Satellites, by switching to GXL architecture can bolster their speed and performance.
Rolta engineers multiple military appliances one of them is night vision scopes. The product sheet lists multiple features and technical specifications of the same.
Rolta Terrain Analytics for accurate terrain analysisRolta
Rolta Terrain Analyst is a useful and simplistic Terrain analysis tool that can be useful in editing, creating and manipulating elevation data. In this product sheet multiple key features and benefits are listed.
Rolta’s Mine Field Recording System flushes out the risks involved to men for the laying and maintenance of mines by using its technologies to track and maintain them. The product sheet points out the ky features and product benefits of the technology.
This document describes the main features and benefits of Rolta IRS Sensors which provide a range of satellite support systems. The main purpose of this sensor is for tackle the disturbance which damages the resolution while transmission.
eGovernanve acts as a critical ingrediant in accomplishing the critical mission. Enterprise GIS Solution by Rolta simplifies eGovernance by providing hassle free and timely services to citizens by being a transparent source of information and communication technology. This product sheet highlights some features and advantages of Rolta Geospatial Fusion Solution.
Enterprise performance management by Rolta for better and faster decisionsRolta
Rolta Enterprise Performance Management System provides organizations with the push they need to excel in this highly competitive market by getting along with better cost allocation strategies. This product sheet highlights some key capabilities of the Enterprise Performance Management System.
Data warehousing by Rolta Exdata for Extreme Performance Extreme ServiceRolta
Oracle Exdata is the best platform for private cloud as is it secure, scalable, and cost effective. It provides extreme performance for both data warehouse and OLTP application with a capacity of storing 10 times more data.
Enterprise performance management by Rolta for better and faster decisions Rolta
Rolta Enterprise Performance Management System provides organizations with the push they need to excel in this highly competitive market by getting along with better cost allocation strategies. This product sheet highlights some key capabilities of the Enterprise Performance Management System.
Cosmetic shop management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
Buying new cosmetic products is difficult. It can even be scary for those who have sensitive skin and are prone to skin trouble. The information needed to alleviate this problem is on the back of each product, but it's thought to interpret those ingredient lists unless you have a background in chemistry.
Instead of buying and hoping for the best, we can use data science to help us predict which products may be good fits for us. It includes various function programs to do the above mentioned tasks.
Data file handling has been effectively used in the program.
The automated cosmetic shop management system should deal with the automation of general workflow and administration process of the shop. The main processes of the system focus on customer's request where the system is able to search the most appropriate products and deliver it to the customers. It should help the employees to quickly identify the list of cosmetic product that have reached the minimum quantity and also keep a track of expired date for each cosmetic product. It should help the employees to find the rack number in which the product is placed.It is also Faster and more efficient way.
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.
Overview of the fundamental roles in Hydropower generation and the components involved in wider Electrical Engineering.
This paper presents the design and construction of hydroelectric dams from the hydrologist’s survey of the valley before construction, all aspects and involved disciplines, fluid dynamics, structural engineering, generation and mains frequency regulation to the very transmission of power through the network in the United Kingdom.
Author: Robbie Edward Sayers
Collaborators and co editors: Charlie Sims and Connor Healey.
(C) 2024 Robbie E. Sayers
Hierarchical Digital Twin of a Naval Power SystemKerry Sado
A hierarchical digital twin of a Naval DC power system has been developed and experimentally verified. Similar to other state-of-the-art digital twins, this technology creates a digital replica of the physical system executed in real-time or faster, which can modify hardware controls. However, its advantage stems from distributing computational efforts by utilizing a hierarchical structure composed of lower-level digital twin blocks and a higher-level system digital twin. Each digital twin block is associated with a physical subsystem of the hardware and communicates with a singular system digital twin, which creates a system-level response. By extracting information from each level of the hierarchy, power system controls of the hardware were reconfigured autonomously. This hierarchical digital twin development offers several advantages over other digital twins, particularly in the field of naval power systems. The hierarchical structure allows for greater computational efficiency and scalability while the ability to autonomously reconfigure hardware controls offers increased flexibility and responsiveness. The hierarchical decomposition and models utilized were well aligned with the physical twin, as indicated by the maximum deviations between the developed digital twin hierarchy and the hardware.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
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Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
2. Utility Challenges
Gale-force winds of change are altering the landscape throughout
the Utility industry.
Changing Business Cycle
Today, we are entering a business cycle where high capital
investment is required to update and rebuild an aging and
insufficient Generation, Transmission and Distribution infrastructure.
Over the next twenty years, investments totaling $1.5 trillion dollars
will be required in the U.S. to meet consumer demand that is
expected to grow as much as 30% in the same time period. In
developing economies, the demand for electricity is growing by
as much as 10% per year.
Changing Economics
Now more than ever, the future fate of Utilities is closely tied to global
economics. Growing global demand is driving higher energy prices.
Access to the capital markets that are required to fund expensive
infrastructure projects are highly exposed to Wall Street turmoil.
Changing Environment
Increasing concerns about climate change and the dawn of a
new “carbon-constrained” economy is driving the development
of alternative sources of energy. Infrastructure improvements are
required to reduce carbon emissions and improve the operational
efficiency of the energy infrastructure currently in place today.
Changing Customer Expectations
While the electrical system in the U.S. is currently 99.97% reliable,
power outages and interruptions still cost Americans at least $150
billion dollars each year. As electricity demand increases, there is
a declining tolerance for interruptions plus an evolving demand for
individualized smart solutions versus today’s one-size-fits-all service
model. In developing countries, while the current-day challenges
differ from those in the U.S., the expectation for increased access to
reliable power is just as demanding.
Consequently, the global industry must revitalize itself in an
environment where economic dynamics, customer expectations
and environmental concerns are driving prices higher at the very
time that the tolerance for price increases is limited. Only through
improved operational performance can the necessary revitalization
occur and the increasing demand for electricity be met.
ROLTA Geospatial
Fusion Advantage
ROLTA’s Geospatial Fusion is an
innovative, world-class framework
which fuses disparate information,
applications and processes within
an enterprise into a cohesive,
comprehensive, easy-to-
implement solution. Geospatial
Fusion allows an organization
to increase the value of its
legacy systems as well as costly
investments in GIS, operational
and engineering data and
enterprise business applications
by enabling cross-functional
integration and creating
spatial operational intelligence.
For a Utility Agency, this new
integration can unlock previously
inaccessible information and
enable new insights, improved
operational diagnostics and
greater operational efficiencies.
At ROLTA, our goal is to help
companies of all sizes gain
enterprise-wide insight to make
an impact on their business
and the world in which we live.
Generating Results through
Convergence of Engineering,
Business and Spatial Information
3. Solution
Two infrastructures must be managed in the future, not
just one. Everyone readily understands the requirements
to improve Utility physical infrastructure. What about the
huge gaps in the Information Technology infrastructure
that must be addressed? Traditionally, IT applications
have been procured to meet specific Utility department
goals. For instance, SAP supports financial and work asset
management; InService, PowerOn or Oracle Utilities
supports Outage Management; MicroStation, AutoCAD,
ArcGIS, GE Smallworld or Intergraph supports GIS and
engineering design. While each of these systems possess
adequate capabilities to create and utilize their own
data, new challenges arise when work processes require
a convergence of data from multiple systems.
For instance, robust data linkages between OMS, CIS and
GIS provide visibility into the probable cause, duration,
number and type of affected customers and financial
impact needed to keep customers, media, regulators
and all other stakeholders informed throughout outage
events—not just in their aftermath.
Increasingly, Utility users are demanding that information
from disparate sources be presented in a cohesive and
insightful fashion for effective decision-making. Such
information is required to be geospatially referenced
to increase visual understanding. Also users need the
analytical power of business intelligence solutions to
understand the complex trends and issues associated
with maintenance optimization, field reporting, regulatory
compliance and reliability.
ROLTA has developed a unique set of web based
technologies, called Geospatial Fusion™ that are based
on a 25 year history of working with Utility companies
and a strong understanding of Utility work processes. The
Geospatial Fusion solution, with its powerful OnPoint™
engine, effectively bridges the gap between stovepipe
Utility applications in several unique and innovative ways:
• Configuration: Wizard based configuration without
complex custom programming supports integration with
legacy applications and databases.
• Spatial Integration: Geospatial Fusion supports the mash-
up of unique Utility GIS data with commercial data from
Bing Maps and Google Earth, aerial photogrammetry,
satellite imagery and other business information.
• Adaptive Search: This unique functionality supports
asynchronous multi-tier searches across multiple external
applications. For example, a user could request a map
of all customers who have entered a complaint (GIS
application) within a service district associated with
aging transformers (Maintenance Management System).
Complaints can be further segmented by type of
complaint (flicker, brown out or surge) so that disruptions
can be isolated and problem transformers repaired.
• Business Intelligence: Through the ROLTA OneView™
solution, Geospatial Fusion can be fully integrated with
analytics engines such as Business Objects and OBIEE to
provide business metrics that enhance decision-making
and support regulatory compliance.
• Security: Geospatial Fusion provides security at each
attribute level for all spatial and business information so
that information is easily accessible only by appropriately
authorized personnel.
• Workflows: Applications should enhance rather than
burden Utility work processes. For example, Geospatial
Fusion can provide the work processes necessary to
ensure that field work is appropriately updated across all
legacy systems, eliminating most manual work processes.
• User Experience: Geospatial Fusion has the power to
adapt the user interface to suit the unique needs of
office staff, field crews, GIS analysts and executives.