SISCO GridCore™ is SISCO’s new CIM-based enterprise grid authority platform. It establishes a single, governed model of the grid that EMS, DMS, OMS, market, asset management, and analytics systems can all rely on. Utilities can adopt it without replacing the systems they already run.
The Problem: Every System Has Its Own Version of the Grid
A typical utility maintains the same network in many places. Each system holds its own copy, built and updated on its own schedule. The result is duplicate model maintenance, integration risk with every new application, and data that drifts out of sync over time.
That drift has a cost. Engineers spend time reconciling models instead of operating the grid. New systems take longer to onboard. And digital twin initiatives stall because no one can say which model is correct.
The Approach: An Authority Layer, Not Middleware
Middleware moves data between systems. SISCO GridCore™ governs what that data means. It holds the authoritative model, validates every change, and distributes consistent, profile-conformant updates to each subscribing application.
Think of it as the grid’s single source of record. Every system still does its own job, but they all work from the same governed model.
How It Works
SISCO GridCore™ combines five core components:
- CIM Repository: Stores the authoritative grid model based on IEC 61970/61968.
- Synchronization Service: Keeps the authoritative model current as source systems change.
- Subscription Management: Lets each application subscribe to the parts of the model it needs.
- Model Distribution Service: Delivers validated model updates to subscribers.
- Application Data Formatter: Presents model data in the format each application expects.
Profile Enforcement and CIM File Validation check model quality before changes propagate. The platform aligns with IEC 61850 and ICCP (IEC 60870-6 TASE.2) and secures communications to IEC 62351.
What Utilities Gain
- Lower integration risk: New systems connect to one governed model instead of many point-to-point copies.
- Faster system onboarding: Applications subscribe to what they need rather than rebuilding the model.
- A trustworthy digital twin: Twins and analytics platforms receive the same validated model as operational systems.
- Long-term architectural stability: Open IEC standards protect the investment as vendors and applications change.
Availability
SISCO GridCore™ is available now for utility evaluation and early-adopter engagements.
Next Steps
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