Utility data management services to optimize integration and data quality

As smart grid technologies expand and decentralized resources grow, utilities face increasing pressure to manage complex, real-time data efficiently. Digitalization across all gas, electricity, and hydrogen networks is driven by the need to enhance grid reliability and integrate renewable energy sources. Key drivers include regulatory compliance (e.g., CACM, SOGL), improved data governance, and the demand for modular architecture systems that can easily integrate with various data sources and applications.

• Managing utility data across complex IT/OT systems involves:
• Ensuring interoperability between different systems and technologies to prevent vendor lock-in and facilitate seamless data exchange.
• Maintaining high standards of data quality and security to support critical grid operations.
• Adapting to the evolving standards such as Common Information Model (CIM), Building Information Model (BIM), and IEC 61850, which are critical for ensuring compliance and enabling advanced data management capabilities.

About DNV’s utility data management services

DNV offers comprehensive utility data management services, providing a holistic approach that supports the entire data lifecycle, from generation through to consumption. Our services ensuring that data is accurate, timely, and useful for decision-making across the utility:

• To-be architecture definition and data-flow evaluation: Developing future-ready IT/OT architectures that enhance data flow and system integration.
  
  
• Systems integration use cases: Crafting use cases that demonstrate effective integration and real-world application of data management strategies.
  
  
• Data modelling: Employing standards such as CIM, IEC 61850, and BIM to create robust data models that ensure interoperability and data integrity.
  
  
• CIMification: Conducting gap analysis, extension, and profiling to align with CIM standards, enhancing data utilization across grid operations.
  
  
• CIM API support and proof of concept implementation: Assisting in the development and implementation of CIM-compliant APIs to facilitate new applications and systems integration.
  
  
• Testing and validation: Rigorous API testing, standard conformity, and interoperability testing, using SHACL generators to confirm compliance with international standards and ensure system reliability.

Why DNV

DNV combines deep expertise in IEC standards with leadership in data governance, ensuring utilities can trust the integrity, reliability, and scalability of their data management systems.

With experience in more than 70 countries, we deliver independent, best‑in‑class solutions tailored to each customer. This global perspective fosters effective integration across complex IT/OT landscapes and drives operational efficiency without vendor lock‑in.

Our advanced testing and validation capabilities ensure every component in the data management chain works seamlessly and meets international compliance requirements. As an ENTSO‑E‑accredited testing lab for CIM profiles (CGMES), supported by our web‑based tool CIMBion, we provide rigorous conformance, performance, and interoperability testing end‑to‑end.