The high level Scope of this project is to deliver a working Proof of Concept of how data can be managed and used effectively in decision support.

To deliver this SPEN has identified several discrete Work Packages to be delivered under the project:

• WP 1: Discovery

  Fully understand the data issues/inconsistencies that exist and the problems they cause. Fully validate that the propose approach will address these problems

• WP 2: DINO Proof of Concept (PoC) Build

  Focused on the build out of a test bed to allow operation of use cases in new data management environment

• WP 3: DINO Evaluation

  Focused on the identifying the pros and cons of operating the business under the new data regime by comparing the PoC with current operational processes.

• WP 4: Business as Usual (BaU) Adoption

  Focused on the identification of the necessary business changes required to adopt DINO best practices into BaU e.g. policy changes, reference architectures, Smart IT roadmap.

• WP 5: Further enhancements

  Focused on the identification and evaluation of further enhancements in DINO that can deliver additional DNO / customer benefits.

• WP 6: Dissemination

  Focused on the dissemination of the project learning to UK customers, DNOs and vendors of remote sensing equipment / asset management systems to stimulate the market.

Benefits

Each discrete Work Package has a Success Criteria:

• WP 1: Discovery

  The delivery of detailed problem statements for the chosen use cases.

• WP 2: DINO PoC Build

  Delivery of a near operational PoC to demonstrate problem solutions and best practice.

• WP 3: DINO Evaluation

  Successful iteration of use cases. Determination if an optimal means of managing an operationally efficient solution to the problems is evident

• WP 4: BaU Adoption

  The production of proposals for how BaU adoption could be facilitated.

• WP 5: Further Enhancements

  The publication of a set of proposed next steps and the likely benefits they will deliver.

• WP 6: Dissemination

  The sharing of experience with UK DNOs and vendors, to allow optimum support for smart grid.