ORACLE BRIEF Oracle Utilities Operational Device Management Ensure smart device performance while reducing work When you have thousands and even millions of smart devices, each with unique requirements for maintenance, inspection, updating, and security, just to name a few tasks, it can get overwhelming quickly. Knowing where they are much less what to do with each one can seem impossible. Optimize smart device value Oracle Utilities Operational Device Management (ODM) provides cost-effective inventory, asset, and configuration management of microprocessor-based devices. KEY BENEFITS The solution ensures your smart grid investments are performing at an optimal level by • Truck rolls are eliminated providing comprehensive operational knowledge of each device’s location, • Devices are repaired and maintained automatically • Warranty adherence is assured • Health and history of all devices is known at all times • Security is maintained • Meter-to-cash process is improved and less costly characteristics, health, firmware updates, configuration management, compatibility, scheduled battery replacements, audit compliance, and associated tasks. KEY FEATURES • Single registry for all devices • Configuration management • Automated firmware upgrade, inspection, maintenance, and scheduling • Device location tracking • Meter agnostic support RELAT ED SOLUTIONS • Oracle Utilities Work and Asset Management • Oracle DataRaker • Oracle Utilities Analytics • Oracle Utilities Mobile Workforce Management • Oracle Primavera P6 Project Portfolio Management • Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management • Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing Comprehensive lifecycle management optimizes device performance at all times Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes. It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. The development, release, and timing of any features or functionality described in this document remains at the sole discretion of Oracle. ORACLE BRIEF Remove error, delays and customization from meter-to-cash As utilities roll out new programs and look for new value from smart device investment, it is critical that they optimize meter-to cash process, which for a modern utility is built upon the convergence of meter health, usage data, and billing process. By monitoring the health of meters in real time, Oracle Utilities ODM protects a critical aspect of revenue realization by: » Removing meter asset management from customer information systems (CIS) to eliminate implementation delays and customization » Ensuring each meter is functioning properly and interval data is accurate so that all devices are capable of supporting the billing process » Eliminating device failure by proactively identifying and prioritizing meters for replacement, ensuring revenue streams and cash flow are more predictable » Decreasing the number of trouble calls to the contact center » Reducing occurrences of revenue-delaying field work Protect investment ODM enables you to know the location and status of each device— at all times. From device purchase to retirement, Oracle Utilities ODM provides location and status management throughout the lifecycle. No matter the asset location —centralized or satellite storerooms, staging areas, repair shops, or on a truck—security is enhanced and status is readily available. Reduce management and maintenance cost and complexity Oracle Utilities ODM serves as an automated lifecycle management and maintenance shop, proactively adjusting, updating and repairing smart devices as needed. As a result, it simplifies complex processes, such as managing firmware updates, and assures compatibility of all smart grid elements. As Oracle Utilities ODM injects more efficiency, speed and accuracy into work processes, it provides tremendous cost savings by eliminating work and reducing costly truck rolls. CONNECT W ITH US blogs.oracle.com/oracle facebook.com/oracle twitter.com/oracle oracle.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Automated monitoring simplifies management and drives down cost Contact: 1.800.ORACLE1 Copyright © 2014, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. OUODM_14.11