GetUp2Date! Intergraph 2009 Conference Blog

Smart Grid Planning and Implementation with Intergraph Technology

 

This panel of smart grid experts from across North America featured differing utility perspectives, challenges, and approaches to planning and implementing smart grid projects, providing attendees with guidance and ideas on planning a smart grid within their organization. Several Intergraph technology end-users provided lessons learned through their own projects on different aspects of smart grid, including project types, budgeting, and how Intergraph technology supports their particular approach to smart grid automation. Panel topics included the command-and-control center; communication network strategies; and integrating OMS, DMS, WFM, and other components of the smart grid. For more information on Intergraph’s smart grid offerings, go to www.intergraph.com/utilities/oms.aspx.

Achieving a Smart Grid with Intergraph InService

In his session on smart grid command-and-control centers, Frank Moore, Intergraph InService product manager, talked about how InService Release 8.2 enables you to immediately identify, locate, and resolve network issues and emergency situations such as power outages. He discussed this release’s new functionality and answered questions on how it can benefit smart grid efforts. For more information on Intergraph’s smart grid solutions, visit www.intergraph.com/utilities/oms.aspx.

E.ON Mitte AG Standardizes on Intergraph Technology for Its Infrastructure Management Platform

E.ON Mitte AG, Kassel, a Germany-based electric, gas, and water utility, is the latest E.ON unit to standardize on Intergraph technology for more efficient infrastructure management. E.ON is the world’s largest investor-owned energy service provider.

Intergraph geospatial software improves data quality and accuracy to enable utilities to more efficiently manage and track thousands of power lines, poles, pipes, and other assets while reducing costs. Utilities around the world rely on Intergraph for comprehensive utilities outage, asset, and field force management to ensure efficient operation, unified monitoring and control, and fast service restoration of distribution networks. E.ON Mitte is the fourth E.ON company in Germany, following E.ON Ruhrgas, E.ON Bayern, and E.ON Thüringer Energie, to standardize on Intergraph technology for infrastructure management. Click here for full release.

Targeted Sessions for Utilities and Communications

Come to Intergraph 2009’s focused break-out sessions that translate utilities and communications technology into real-world solutions. For instance, Session 8201 will show you how our InService Release 8.2 delivers enhanced integration with SCADA technology. In Session 8202, you’ll learn how Intergraph’s Enterprise Web Portal lets you build customized reports, including graphics, charts, executive dashboards, and other displays, as well as map-based information to improve your analysis. Session 8230 will feature a panel discussion, where you’ll hear a variety of utility perspectives, challenges, and approaches to planning and implementing smart grid projects. Join us for these and other great sessions at the conference!

 

Learn How to Customize G/Technology Using the .Net API

Intergraph 2009 is a great place to learn how to maximize your investment in Intergraph technology. Sign up for training and find out how to customize your G/Technology software using the .Net API. You’ll even have a chance to experiment in our hands-on laboratory! This and other great opportunities are available, so sign up now!