The Integration of Geographic Data into Smart Grid Applications Will Drive Rapid Growth in the Utility GIS Market …

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE–

While utility executives increasingly understand that geospatial data is
critical to the future successful operation of the smart grid, the
integration of geographic information system (GIS tools and services
with smart grid applications, such as supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA, energy management systems (EMS, outage management
systems (OMS, and distribution management systems (DMS, has been
limited to date. According to a recent report from Pike
Research, a part of Navigant's Energy Practice, that will change
rapidly over the next five years, as the penetration of GIS into these
smart grid applications accelerates.

Utility spending on electric utility GIS software and services will
essentially double from 2011 to 2017, growing from $1.8 billion in 2011
to $3.7 billion in 2017, the market intelligence firm forecasts.

"Until recently, complexity and quality issues surrounding geographic
data have constrained utility adoption of GIS technology," says chief
research director Bob Gohn. "But the success of the smart grid revolves
around the SCADA/OMS/DMS/GIS matrix, and having all these aspects
operating in concert, driven off of the same data sources, is a
mission-critical requirement."

The other factor driving the penetration of GIS tools and services in
the utility sector is an increasingly mobile workforce. Approximately
60% of all utility employees work in the field on assets that have
spatial attributes. Until mobility recently became viable, asset changes
or status updates were made on hand-drawn maps and provided to
office-based GIS technicians, who would interpret and enter the data on
a schedule that often ran months late, resulting in a GIS database that
was not current and perhaps not accurate. The spread of mobile GIS tools
is automating that process and ensuring that updates are made
accurately, in real time.

The report, "Utility
Geographic Information Systems", analyzes the global market
opportunity for GIS across four key application segments: GIS tools and
GIS workflow applications for architecture, engineering and construction
(AEC and for operations applications. The report provides a
comprehensive assessment of the demand drivers, business models, and
technology issues associated with this rapidly growing opportunity. Key
industry players are profiled in depth and worldwide software and
services revenue, segmented by region, are provided through 2017. An
Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Pike
Research website.

Pike Research, which joined Navigant's global Energy Practice on July 1,
2012, provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The
team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis,
end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of
technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy,
Smart Grid, Smart Transportation, Smart Industry, and Smart Buildings
sectors. Additional information about Pike Research can be found at www.navigant.com/pikeresearch.

Navigant (NCI is a specialized, global expert services firm
dedicated to assisting clients in creating and protecting value in the
face of critical business risks and opportunities. Through senior level
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expertise in Disputes and Investigations, Economics, Financial Advisory
and Management Consulting, with business pragmatism in the highly
regulated Construction, Energy, Financial Services and Healthcare
industries to support clients in addressing their most critical business
needs. More information about Navigant can be found at www.navigant.com.

* The information contained in this press release concerning the
report, "Utility Geographic Information Systems," is a summary
and reflects Pike Research's current expectations based on market data
and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently
uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained
in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for
a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's
conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither
Pike Research nor Navigant undertakes any obligation to update any of
the information contained in this press release or the report.

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