Analyst Insight: Megatrends Impacting ADMS

Advanced distribution management systems (ADMS) unify operational and engineering data for state analysis, switching, outage management, and planning. These systems maintain a single as-operated model of the distribution network based on the as-built model (typically from a GIS). This consolidated suite of applications includes, among others, real-time monitoring, simulation, static engineering applications, and outage management.

The ADMS competitive landscape is unique given the extensive requirements and growing list of modules captured under its umbrella. Over time, this has led to a smaller, more refined pool of vendors made up of traditional OEMs (General Electric [GE Digital], Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, Hitachi Energy), software conglomerates (Oracle Corporation, Minsait ACS [Indra]), and specialized OT providers (Open Systems International, Inc. [OSI], Survalent Technology Corporation). These ADMS providers are building on conventional innovations (e.g., modular, microservices-based design principles) with a wide mix of forward-looking business and technology reorientations.

This Guidehouse Insights Analyst Insight examines the megatrends impacting the global ADMS and energy OT marketplace, outlining the drivers and barriers. Key industry players are examined, both on geographic reach and increasing capabilities, leveraging insights from the recently published Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: ADMS Vendors.