Clearly success of the Smart Grid depends on allowing every part of the grid, including the disparate IT solutions, to work together. Often these products are purchased from multiple vendors and use a variety of protocols to communicate.

Application and data level connections are made possible through the Enterprise Service Bus. However for very large data transfers, direct linkages between the various systems may be required. In addition, a point-to-point model could be called for in order to establish connectivity with external systems on an as-needed basis. The point-to-point approach can result in numerous complex connections that need to be maintained.

Realizing seamless interoperability between applications requires trade-offs and the development of a tailored approach to optimize both flexibility and speed. A partner with extensive expertise in enterprise-wide application integration can make it happen. UtilConnect, our SOA-based integration framework, provides a flexible and resilient platform for standards-based integration via reusable interfaces.

By interfacing your backend IT assets with smart grid systems, we will help you achieve seamless execution of business transactions and raise operational efficiency across the value chain.