Where do the DMS and ADMS functions come from?

A lot of the DMS and the ADMS functions are coming from within the parts of the organization that are looking at the changes going on in the industry and how those are going to change the way the grid functions and operates.

Is ADMS a nascent industry?

ADMS is a nascent industry that lacks mature, fi eld-proven vendor products; however, the technolgy is evolving and vendors are an integral part of the process and must be viewed as strategic partners. Integration is diffi cult. Utility operating systems were traditionally custom-built over the course of several decades.

Should I use an ESB or an ADMS?

And you must decide up front whether to use an ESB; it is diffi cult to implement midway through the ADMS deployment. An ADMS involves many business processes, advanced applications, and sophisticated system integration concepts that are new to the industry. It is essentially a new way of doing business, especially for the grid operators.

How long does it take to implement an ADMS?

Implementing complex systems like an ADMS can take several years to complete. Consider a 3- to 5-year plan for a typical ADMS, whereas, an IT road map should look 5, 10, and even 15 years out. Putting in the effort up front to develop a road map will pay off down the road.