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Issue Q4 · 2008 |
Ferranti e-Newsletter |
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Events
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Nederlandse versie · Version française
Dear customer,
Dear partner,
As the end of the year approaches with great strides, Ferranti would like to thank you for the confidence in 2008 and we enjoyed working with you very much. Of course you can expect from us in 2009 the same high quality projects and a professional service.
We would like to draw your attention to a number of new projects that have been completed or are starting up such as EDSN, Essent Wind, Provincie Utrecht / Bestuur Regio Utrecht, SESVanderHave, Delek/Texaco, Stad Genk, ...
Also take a look at the Gartner webcast in which industry leaders from Gartner and Ferranti explore the challenges that utility companies face, and more importantly, offer solutions to increase competitiveness and agility.
And do not forget to note down the first Ferranti seminar for 2009 in your agenda!
Finally we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year and all the best for 2009!
Enjoy Reading,
Franky Baert
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Ferranti realizes "Centraal Systeem Stuursignaal" for EDSN |
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 Ferranti Computer Systems is the supplier of Energy Data Services Netherlands’ (EDSN) "Centraal Systeem Stuursignaal " (Central System Steering Signal) or CSS. The central system steering signal for gas gathers master data from all (country) grid operators and steering connection metering data from the respective metering coordinators every hour. The steering signal is calculated for each pseudo GOS and transmitted to GTS. This enables shippers to determine their balance position quicker and with greater accuracy. Almost all market players in the Netherlands will communicate with this central system.
EDSN is responsible for administrative communication in the energy market. EDSN aims to optimize administrative data transfer in the energy market and to simplify and improve messaging. EDSN is the executive body of the Dutch Energy Data Exchange Association (NEDU), a platform representing all energy companies in the Netherlands.
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Real time measurement system for Essent Wind |
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Systems integrator Ferranti is soon to equip Dutch based Essent Wind with a real time measurement system. The system will enable the gathering of data from all Essent wind farms in the Netherlands. The data is displayed in real time on a large screen and is also accessible to Essent employees via the internal network.
The real time measurement system is based on the MECOMS for Microsoft Dynamics AX platform, so that all information can also be retrieved for evaluation and research at a later stage.
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Gartner Webcast |
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Gartner & Ferranti industry-specialists look at current and future challenges of utility companies and how to tackle them
 Energy and utility companies are faced with constant change. Energy and water prizes are rising. There's greater attention on the environment. The market is restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions are the talk of the day. It all adds up to greater pressure on customer information, energy data management and other IT systems. Whether you're an electricity, gas or water utility. Whether you're in a regulated or de-regulated environment. Whether you're a supplier, grid operator or metering company the pressure's on to keep up with change and improve performance. But how do you best build a business application landscape that keeps pace with this changing environment?
Check out the Gartner webcast in which industry leaders from Gartner and Ferranti explore the challenges that utility companies face, and more importantly, offer solutions to increase competitiveness and agility. Learn how Ferranti's MECOMS® is helping organizations to increase efficiency and achieve greater control over their business processes.
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Dutch Energy Sector Release R11 in production |
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The first phase of the Dutch Energy Sector Release R11 went into production over the weekend of 28, 29 and 30 November. The main adjustments or extensions concern modifications to E66 and MSCons and the addition of the new E73/E74 messages. The second phase of the project will involve the implementation of a Gas Steering Signal to be launched in December 2008 and January 2009. Ferranti is responsible for carrying out these adjustments and additions for such concerns as EDSN, TenneT TSO, Delta, Essent Network, Eneco MDDS, HVC and Scholt.
The next Dutch Energy Sector release is planned for the first half of 2010, with a tentative go live date of 1 July 2010. This release includes, among others, the Central Connections Registry (C-AR), a communal connections registry in which all grid operators register their connections in order to facilitate administration. The first MECOMS system impact analysis should begin in the first quarter of 2009, and the final product is expected to be available by 1 January 2010. An extensive testing trajectory within the Dutch Energy Sector will take place over the subsequent 6 months.
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MECOMS Roadmap |
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 Every Electricity, Gas or Water Utility that operates in a regulated or de-regulated environment - whether you work as a supplier, grid operator or metering company – feels the pressure to keep up with change. It is a big challenge to continuously improve business performance while at the same time reducing operational cost.
The MECOMS® product faces these challenges by helping organizations to increase the efficiency of their system and to achieve a greater control over their business processes. We dedicate ourselves to make a continuous investment in understanding the market needs, technology advancements and business best practices.
In a rapidly changing and evolving market product evolution combined with product stability is certainly a big challenge. We are enthusiastic to announce that for the forthcoming release we are able to address key challenges in the utility sector in a solid structure that is extensible to fit customer needs. The major improvements have been done in the following business domains:-
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Dynamic Passenger Information System for Provincie Utrecht and Bestuur Regio Utrecht |
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 Following the Province of South Holland, Ferranti Computer Systems has now also received an order for the supply and management of a dynamic passenger information system (DPIS) for the “Provincie Utrecht” and the “Bestuur Regio Utrecht” (BRU).
The DPIS consists of 155 travel information displays at bus and tram stops and public transport transit points within the Province of Utrecht and the BRU. A subsequent phase will include orders for an additional 380 displays. The displays are produced and supplied by our partner Surtronic.
The assignment also includes the supply of a central travel information server for administering the displays. The central travel information server receives timetable  information via TMI transmodel KV7&8. The latter are entirely developed as standard by Ferranti in collaboration with BISON.
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Texaco saves up to 30% on IT infrastructure maintenance costs thanks to consolidation via Microsoft platform |
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 When Delek took over Texaco’s fuel marketing activities from Chevron, the IT and network infrastructure needed to be adapted. Because Delek did not have enough in-house IT technicians to carry out the migration itself, it sought the assistance of IT specialists, Ferranti Computer Systems.
Ferranti converted the existing servers, applications and work stations for use within an entirely new infrastructure. The project involved the installation of, among others, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Active Directory, Office Exchange 2007, SQL Server 2005, Windows Terminal Server and Office SharePoint Server. In order to configure the various servers and PCs remotely, Ferranti used Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. Ferranti also took over responsibility for the entire network management.
Since the migration, the quality and stability of the infrastructure has been greatly enhanced. Employees are now able to login wirelessly and work from home. The number of incidents has decreased by up to 40 %, maintenance costs were reduced by 30 % and network problems have been eradicated. The level of security of the IT environment has also been greatly increased, the infrastructure is easier to operate and the total costs for the IT department are a fifth lower than before the migration.
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Totale Infrastructure upgrade for SESVanderHave |
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 SESVanderHave is devoted exclusively to the selection, production and sale of sugar beet seeds. The company’s global headquarters are located in the sugar capital, Tienen. For more than 125 years, the company has provided the highest quality varieties, aimed at increasing yields and fostering sustainable development for beet growers and the sugar industry.
In the framework of a total infrastructure upgrade, SESVanderHave called on Ferranti Computer Systems for the implementation of consolidated server hardware, storage and virtualization.
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Upgrade and extension of IPTel for the city of Genk |
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 The City of Genk has a clear and transparent vision on ICT and is always focused on the practical added value of automation for both council personnel and its citizens. The goal of all extensions or adjustments to their automation systems is always to improve the level of service for the city’s inhabitants.
The City of Genk had been using VOIP for several years and needed to extend its IPTel network and upgrade its Cisco CallManager, the central nervous system of voice over IP. In consultation with the City of Genk, Ferranti proposed a new design that is both future-oriented and in line with their strategic vision on Unified Communications. The extended and upgraded system now permits intelligent and advanced call routings, statistical logs and, above all, integration with active directory and third party applications. It therefore offers significant added value, both for the end-user and the citizens with whom they come into contact via the telephone network.
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