June 2018 NEWSLETTER

Welcome Message from

David Thomson,

New NES CEO

Latest News

Romanian utility SOCIETATEA DE DISTRIBUTIE A ENERGIEI ELECTRICE (SDEE) MUNTENIA NORD expands its use of the NES Patagonia Energy Applications Platform

David Thomson announced as NES’s new CEO, bringing extensive industry experience and knowledge to lead the company in the exciting evolution of the energy industry.

Larry Colton elected to DLMS UA Board of Directors, which aligns with NES’ strategy to offer interoperable solutions.

NES enhances its meters with new high current dual relay options to provide DSOs with greater security and control of consumer energy consumption.

Networked Energy Services joins Smart Cities trade mission aimed at helping cities from all over the world in implementing real IoT and Smart grid solutions.

NES CEO attends discussion sessions with the Governor of the Saudi General Investment Authority, and provides information on how NES can play a role in helping the KSA bring smart cities to life.

US Ambassador to Poland visits the NES office in Gdansk, Poland to learn more about NES and how the NES System is being utilized in Poland to help create smart grids and cities.

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EXPERT CORNER

Larry Colton

   Director, Global
   Business
   Development
   & Marketing

It is important to utilize open standards, which promote interoperability including interoperability with other meter manufacturers and other systems. This allows for flexibility, cost effectiveness, and future expandability in an effective manner. While Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) supports true interoperability, this is not true for many protocols. So while complying to open standards is a basic condition, unfortunately, as many in the industry have learned, it is not sufficient to reach interoperability. Therefore I recommend that tenders should not mandate specific standards or specific technologies. This approach does not guarantee interoperability or a successful project. Instead, tenders should specify interoperability, functionality and performance. This will ensure success as well as encourage innovation in the marketplace. It is through innovation that vendors and providers will be able to create and offer utilities new applications and services that will support long term objectives, such as cost reductions, energy efficiency improvements and improved grid reliability.

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