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Northern Powergrid Metering uses ElectraLink’s DTN for RGMA communications

Published: March 3, 2015

ElectraLink adds Northern Powergrid Metering to the list of Gas market participants using the DTN for RGMA communications. In support of its Gas Meter Asset Provision business, Northern Powergrid Metering Limited is using ElectraLink’s RGMA messaging services based on ElectraLink’s Data Transfer Network (DTN) to communicate with its Suppliers. This allows Northern Powergrid Metering to use the same network for both Gas and Electricity communications thus reducing complexity and cost whilst at the same time benefiting from the security and audit facilities of the network.

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ElectraLink Achieves ISO27001 Certification

Published: January 31, 2015

ElectraLink today (30 Jan 2015) announced that it has successfully attained ISO 27001:2013 certification, earning the prestigious accreditation after a number of independent, external assessments. The achievement of obtaining this prestigious certification issued by the British Standards Institute (BSI)means that not only are ElectraLink compliant with the stringent and global Information Security standards laid out in the certification, but we have also raised our internal and external Information Security Management System to the very highest level. 

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DTS Transformation Project – Update 4

Published: January 6, 2015

This is the fourth issued update on the DTS Transformation Project The first update issued in March 2014 described the background to the programme and high level information to explain the forthcoming changes and what the changes will mean to you. The second update in June 2014 confirmed the successful migration of the new DTS application on the 17th May 2014, and provided further technical and pricing information on the new Gateway options.

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ElectraLink provides governance management for SMICoP, helping suppliers meet their smart meter installation licence obligations

Published: December 8, 2014

ElectraLink has signed a long-term contract with SMICoP Ltd to support suppliers in meeting their smart meter installation licence obligations. ElectraLink will provide governance management of the Smart Metering Implementation Code of Practice on their behalf. The Smart Meter Installation Code of Practice (SMICoP) is a consumer-focused code of practice that specifies the minimum standards for energy suppliers to follow in relation to the customer-facing aspects of the installation of Smart Metering Systems.

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DTS Transformation Project – Update 3

Published: October 27, 2014

This is the third issued update on the DTS Transformation Project. The first update issued in March 2014 described the background to the programme and high level information to explain the forthcoming changes and what the changes will mean to you. The second update in June 2014 confirmed the successful migration of the new DTS application on the 17th May 2014, and provided further technical and pricing information on the new Gateway options.

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