K&A and Schneider Electric are working with Karachi-based energy supplier K-Electric (KE) to transform its city-wide network into a smart grid. In its role as the systems integrator, K&A is set to bring a robust GIS-empowered infrastructure for KE to support their SAP-based asset management framework and also the planned advanced distribution management system (ADMS) and smart grid applications.

These integrated solutions will help improve KE’s performance, provide full control over asset management and reduce maintenance expenditures.

Commenting on K&A’s long partnership with Schneider Electric, Project Manager, Mazen Anouti, said: “2011 marked the very beginning of a trusting relationship with Schneider Electric that led K&A to become the first Schneider Electric Platinum partner in the Middle East and Africa Region.

“This project is our very first with Schneider Electric outside our core markets; this will surely unlock new opportunities with Schneider Electric in geographies where K&A has no presence and allows us to work at a new level of advanced utility implementations.”

K&A will provide a full migration of KE power distribution assets including low and high voltage networks into the ArcFM Electric Data Model based on best industry practices and international standards.

ArcFM owner Schneider Electric is handling local administration through their local office, and providing licenses, software patches and support when needed. ArcFM will offer new tools that will optimize utility operations through networks analytics, improved productivity and will facilitate reporting and information sharing amongst KE engineers and management over desktop, web and mobile platforms in a sustainable manner.