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Big Data for utilities – combining andcreating value from transactional, geospatialand real-time domain information3rd December 2013, Central London

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OverviewThis masterclass focuses on the strategic, architectural, technical and practical aspects of Big Data for utilities.Based on broad studies of analytics requirements for decision making supporting utility processes this masterclassleads you through a multisource data strategy approach by combining data from transactional, geospatial and real-time domains to create value for your enterprise. Architecture and technology considerations and scenarios willreveal insight on possible solutions and challenges. With case study examples this masterclass will challenge you toapply the lessons learned.

Why you should attendBusiness intelligence & analytics consultants, IT architects, and grid operations managers and other senior utilitymangers will:• Demystify Big Data and how you can leverage predictive analytics to deliver real business value • Discover how to achieve the transformation of data management • Ensure IT technology and platforms are scalable to meet the demands of data explosion• Explore possible business scenarios and problems that can be addressed using predictive analytics• Understand practical approaches to building an analytics strategy and roadmap

In association with

Masterclass leaders:Robin Hagemans, Manager Grid Information & Control, AllianderShailesh Tekurkar, Industry Principal –Analytics Solution Consulting, Performance and Insight Optimization, SAP UK & Ireland

08.30 Registration and coffee

09.00 Data sources and structure, character of data, demand & supply, grid control, and asset managementUtilities are facing challenges on different uses of the grid. More insight based onmeasurements and grid calculation models need to be developed to be able tocontrol these complex energy flows. This session will explore how to translate thischallenge to the right approach for new data and information processes.

10.30 Coffee break

10.45 Real-time Big Data and the need to transform data to use it analytically New sensors are mounted in the grid - IP based and legacy combined. New typesof data need to be time stamped, transformed, interpreted, stored and combinedwith other sources. What problems can you expect and what are the possiblesolutions?

12.15 Networking lunch

13.15 Technology and how to use it for data sharing and storage – challenges ofinteroperability of different technologies The market is offering several systems for big data solutions. Which scenarios arerelevant for utilities and how can you characterise the gathering and use of yourdata and translate this to architectural and technology choices?

14.45 Coffee break

15.00 Utility Big Data case studies drawing on challenges posed in first three sessionsTo conclude the masterclass you will work on a case study based on earlier workfrom the leaders of the masterclass. This working session will begin with someother case study examples from the utility sector.

16.30 End of masterclass

FULL DAY PROGRAMME

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About your masterclass leaders:

Robin Hagemans MSc is responsible for Grid Information & Control with special interest in Smart Grid Analytics ITwithin Alliander. He is a seasoned professional in the area of translating complex grid-related analytics into robustand scalable IT solutions. Within Alliander Robin has been chairman of the Infrastructure Advisory Board,responsible for developing Alliander’s Vision & Strategy on Telecommunications, an important part of the its smartgrid strategy. He was also Technical Automation and Telecom Manager within Liandon, part of Alliander. Liandon isresponsible for establishing, maintaining and running the high to medium voltage grid for Alliander. Recently Robinintroduced several successful innovative analytics applications for asset management and grid managementbusiness decision support.

Robin has a master’s degree in Business Administration in which he focused on how to use innovation as a meansfor transforming businesses and the energy industry. Robin also holds a BSc in Process Engineering. With thisbackground he works for Alliander on several projects combining the real-time, transactional and geographical ITworlds into the new energy transition IT world of analytics and business decision support.

Shailesh Tekurkar is an Industry Analytics Principal Consultant at SAP focusing on the Energy & Utilities Industrysegment. In his role he is responsible for delivering advanced analytics solutions to SAP customers by providing theindustry knowledge and solution consulting to architect and implement projects that address key business problemsthrough use of predictive capabilities of SAP products and services.

His is currently engaged with many utilities globally for developing advanced analytics solutions to address key issuesaround smart meter data, grid automation, asset management, workforce optimisation, customer service, loaddemand forecasting, etc. and addressing the Big Data challenges using the latest SAP technologies such as HANA,Sybase ESP & Predictive Analysis.

Shailesh has over 20 years of work experience in IT & engineering fields spanning multiple domains of which the last2.5 years is with SAP Consulting. He is a certified SAP Ramp-up Coach. He has strong project and programmanagement experience coupled with a deep understanding of technology and industry knowledge. Shailesh has amaster’s degree in Business Administration in Technology and Strategic Marketing and is a Bachelor of Engineeringin Instrumentation.

About Alliander:The network company Alliander, based in Arnhem, consists of the business units Liander, Endinet and Liandon.Liander forms the core of the group, accounting for about 85% of revenues and manages the gas and electricitynetworks in the provinces of Gelderland, Friesland, Flevoland, Noord-Holland and parts of Zuid-Holland. Liandondesigns, realises and maintains complex energy infrastructures for customers. Endinet B.V. is responsible for theoperation, maintenance and design of the electricity and gas grids in the regions of Eindhoven and Oost-Brabant.Liandon works on energy infrastructures for high-voltage, complex medium-voltage and industrial installations.Alliander also holds some Germany based activities under its German holding company Alliander A.G. Activities inGermany include grid management and the design and maintenance of public lighting in the City of Berlin.

About SAP:As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industriesrun better. Founded in 1972, SAP (which stands for "Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing") has arich history of innovation and growth as a true industry leader. Today, SAP has sales and development locations inmore than 50 countries worldwide. SAP applications and services enable more than 238,000 customers worldwideto operate profitably, adapt continuously and grow sustainably.

From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device, SAP empowers people andorganisations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of thecompetition. We do this by extending the availability of software across on-premise installations, on-demanddeployments and mobile devices.

We believe that the power of our people, products and partners unleashes growth and creates significant new valuefor our customers, SAP, and ultimately, entire industries and the economy at large. Our mission is to help companiesof all sizes and industries to run better. Our vision is to help the world run better.

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