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If you have an AMI communications system – or expect to get one soon – you'll find valuable insights on what can be a very complex topic for electric utilities in the May 30, 2012 webinar presented by Smart Grid News in conjunction with Accenture. This latest in our Lessons from the Real World series for power industry professionals – Path to an Integrated Network Operating Center – featured Karen Lefkowitz, Vice President of Business Transformation for Pepco Holdings and Vaibhav Parmar, who leads the wireless network practice at Accenture. SGN Chief Analyst Jesse Berst moderated.

 

The webinar has been split into five segments for ease of replay. Click the Watch the Replay link at the top of this page to watch the fifth and final segment during which our panelists answer questions from the audience. Topics range from how to over a lack of standards to the role an INOC plays in smart metering. Use the links below to access the remaining four video segments and related resources, including the webinar slide deck.

 

Path to an INOC Webinar #1: Introduction and INOC essentials

Moderator Jesse Berst introduces the speakers and provides a brief overview of the topic. Vaibhav Parmar, who leads the wireless network practice at Accenture, describes the essentials of an INOC.

 

Path to an INOC Webinar #2: Why INOCs and the role of IT and OT

Vaibhav Parmar of Accenture explains what is triggering utility interest in integrated network operating centers today. He also discusses the roles of utility IT and OT departments in an INOC.

 

Path to an INOC Webinar #3: INOC costs, benefits and challenges

Vaibhav Parmar of Accenture discusses the costs, benefits and challenges of an INOC. He also answers questions about the prevalence of INOC outside of North America, INOC vendor interest and the potential for internal resistance to INOC implementations.

 

Path to an INOC Webinar #4: The INOC in Pepco's world

This segment features Karen Lefkowitz of Pepco Holdings. She shares background on Pepco's decision to implement an INOC as well as the process, benefits and challenges they are encountering in its ongoing development.

 

Related resources…

Webinar slide deck: The Path to an Integrated Network Operating Center

Jesse Berst: Pepco's path to an integrated network operating center

Guest column: From control center to optimization engine

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