Industry Snapshot on Utility Big Data Question Title * 1. Which source of data do you feel utilities are finding the most challenging to manage and gain real value from? AMI Distribution automation Third-party Asset management Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. In which area do you think utilities require the most support from vendors or third-party service providers? Data identification and collation Data cleansing Data storage Data analysis Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which data centre component do you think will bring the greatest return on investment for utilities? Storage arrays Server platforms Storage area network equipment Database systems Virtualisation systems Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Which approach to data management and analytics do you think will be the most beneficial to utilities? Develop systems in house Buy systems from an established OT vendor Buy systems from an established IT vendor Buy and integrate point products from specialist vendors Outsource data analytics to a third-party Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. In which area do you think utilities will gain the most value from their Big Data? Energy efficiency targeting Demand response targeting Revenue protection Distributed generation impacts Demand forecasting Other (please specify) Done