MONTRÉAL, Jan. 23, 2020 /CNW
Telbec/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) launched its new CGI
OpenGrid360 solution to empower utility network owners and
operators to address the demands of the decarbonized, decentralized
and digitized energy market. The solution accelerates utilities'
efforts to transform their power grids by providing more unified,
accurate and real-time data. With this enhanced visibility,
utilities can optimize operations, improve customer and workforce
experiences, and create new revenue opportunities.
An end-to-end solution suite, CGI OpenGrid360 goes beyond
business applications, to include strategic consulting, systems
integration, and managed IT services, also offering an innovative
data management approach. This approach combines an integrated
network data model, master data management, integration layer and
automation to enable a single view across a utility's disparate
enterprise systems.
CGI teams developed CGI OpenGrid360 based on expertise acquired
from work on smart grid innovation programs, such as solving data
challenges with Western Power Distribution (WPD). The solution
can be delivered globally from North
America and Europe, with
onsite, onshore and offshore implementation options available.
With CGI OpenGrid360, network owners and operators can deploy
in-house or third-party applications more rapidly to launch new
services for consumers, prosumers and traditional producers. They
can also improve the use of network assets, provide network
flexibility services, and work more collaboratively in managing
consumer-generated electricity.
Based on the findings of in-depth interviews with approximately
130 utilities business and technology leaders, the 2019 CGI Client
Global Insights reveals that becoming a digital organization
is the most impactful trend for those executives, while top
business priorities include improving the customer experience,
optimizing operations and harnessing the power of data analytics.
While having accurate data is central to addressing these
priorities, 75% of the executives indicate that data management and
data quality are key challenges to implementing their digital
strategy. CGI OpenGrid360 is positioned to address all of these
priorities uniquely.
"CGI OpenGrid360 reflects CGI's vision of an insight-driven,
digitally integrated electricity grid," said Dave Henderson, President of CGI's U.S.
commercial and state government operations. "Our unique network
data model provides an integrated view of quality data that
supports operational needs to help utilities accelerate
modernization and innovation in an evolving energy landscape."
"Access to accurate data is a critical challenge for network
owners and operators," said Tara
McGeehan, President of CGI's UK and Australia operations. "CGI OpenGrid360 was
developed collaboratively with our clients to solve their data
challenges with an innovative, comprehensive approach for data
governance, management and integration."
CGI OpenGrid360 includes modules for asset, network and mobile
workforce management, as well as solutions for advanced smart grids
and renewable operations to help utilities maximize the benefits of
data. While the modules can be used individually, even greater
value can be achieved by implementing the full CGI solution suite.
CGI OpenGrid360's low-impact implementation approach is compatible
with a utility's existing systems and data environments, to support
rapid deployment of new business capabilities without disrupting
current operations. Its modularity and scalability also enable
clients to take a pragmatic approach to delivering future
capabilities.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among
the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms
in the world. With 77,500 consultants and other professionals
across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of
capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems
integration, managed IT and business process services and
intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a
local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network
that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and
accelerate results. With Fiscal 2019 reported revenue of
C$12.1 billion, CGI shares are listed
on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cgi-opengrid360-helps-utilities-transition-to-a-sustainable-future-grid-by-unlocking-data-insight-and-accelerating-innovation-300991784.html
SOURCE CGI Inc.