6B supports transmission operators, distribution network operators (DNOs), municipal utilities, pipeline operators, and multi-utility providers to seamlessly integrate with OSI’s open, modular architecture. We use APIs, ICCP, IEC protocols, microservices, CIM-based models, and event-driven data pipelines to ensure reliable connectivity between OSI and your operational ecosystem. From discovery through deployment and long-term support, we deliver integrations that enhance visibility, flexibility, and operational performance.
Understanding Open Systems International (OSI)
OSI (now part of AspenTech) is a global leader in real-time grid and operational control software. Its platform provides SCADA, Energy Management System (EMS), Generation Management System (GMS), and Distribution Management System (DMS) functions, enabling utilities to monitor, control, forecast, and optimise their networks in real time.
OSI systems use a modern, open architecture that supports integration through REST APIs, ICCP/TASE.2, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, CIM-based interoperability, secure data ingestion pipelines, and event-driven messaging. OSI integrates seamlessly with AMI platforms, DERMS, forecasting tools, outage management systems, GIS platforms, digital twins, and enterprise analytics systems.
Its advanced modelling, state estimation, contingency analysis, and DER coordination features help operators maintain reliability while accelerating the transition to decentralised, decarbonised energy systems.
Our OSI Integration Process
We begin with a structured discovery phase to understand your operational processes, data models, regulatory requirements, and integration goals. Whether you need real-time telemetry exchange, DER integration, outage intelligence synchronisation, forecasting ingestion, or OT–IT data orchestration, we map your requirements to OSI’s supported interfaces, protocols, and models.
Our architects then design a secure, resilient, and scalable integration blueprint using ICCP/TASE.2, IEC protocols, APIs, microservices, event-driven pipelines, or batch workflows depending on performance and reliability needs. We factor in critical non-functional requirements including latency, redundancy, failover, auditability, and cybersecurity.
During development, we leverage reusable components — protocol adapters, CIM mapping templates, validation engines, data transformation layers, and monitoring dashboards — to accelerate delivery and ensure robust engineering. We then run comprehensive testing across real-time behaviour, load performance, failover handling, cybersecurity resilience, and end-to-end operational accuracy.
Once validated, we manage deployment in close collaboration with operational and control-centre teams. After go-live, we provide ongoing monitoring, optimisation, and lifecycle support to ensure your integration remains secure, stable, and aligned with evolving grid operations and technology upgrades.
Benefits of OSI Integration
Connecting your systems with OSI unlocks significant operational, strategic, and customer benefits. Real-time visibility across grid assets enhances situational awareness, improves response times, and supports proactive decision-making. Integration with DER systems strengthens flexibility operations, helping operators manage variability from renewables, storage, and distributed generation.
Automated data flows improve accuracy, reduce manual workload, and support regulatory reporting, market compliance, and cross-department operational coordination. Integrated analytics, forecasting, and digital twin capabilities support predictive maintenance, load planning, and long-term strategic asset planning.
For customers, improved network reliability and faster outage resolution result in a more consistent, dependable service. For utilities, OSI integration supports modernisation programmes, decarbonisation pathways, and evolution toward more dynamic, intelligent networks.
Why Choose 6B for Open Systems International (OSI) Integration?
Deep experience integrating SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, DERMS, AMI, and smart grid platforms across transmission, distribution, and multi-utility networks.
Proven capability with OSI protocols and integration patterns, including ICCP/TASE.2, IEC 60870, IEC 61850, REST APIs, CIM-based models, microservices, and streaming architectures.
Extensive library of reusable accelerators — protocol adapters, CIM templates, validation tools, and monitoring components — to support efficient, reliable integration.
Strong cybersecurity approach including encrypted communication, secure gateways, identity and access management, audit logging, network segmentation, and ISO 27001 alignment.
End-to-end delivery covering discovery, architecture, development, testing, deployment, optimisation, and long-term operational support for mission-critical environments.
Open Systems International (OSI) Integration FAQs
What systems can be integrated with OSI?
What systems can be integrated with OSI?
OSI can integrate with SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, DERMS platforms, AMI systems, GIS tools, outage management systems, forecasting engines, digital twins, and enterprise IT or analytics environments through APIs, ICCP, IEC protocols, CIM, and streaming interfaces.
Does OSI support real-time or near real-time data exchange?
Does OSI support real-time or near real-time data exchange?
Yes. OSI is built for high-performance real-time operations and supports ICCP/TASE.2, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, REST APIs, and event-driven data flows for continuous, reliable telemetry exchange.
How long does an OSI integration typically take?
How long does an OSI integration typically take?
Timelines vary based on scope, complexity, and OT–IT constraints. Targeted integrations may take 12–20 weeks, while multi-system or enterprise-wide integrations may span several months. More accurate estimates are provided following discovery.
Can OSI integrations support DER and renewable energy systems?
Can OSI integrations support DER and renewable energy systems?
Absolutely. OSI is widely used for DER coordination and can integrate with DERMS, VPP aggregators, inverter control systems, storage platforms, and distributed generation assets to improve flexibility and grid stability.
What cybersecurity measures are used when integrating with OSI?
What cybersecurity measures are used when integrating with OSI?
We implement encrypted communication, secure gateways, identity and access controls, audit logging, network segmentation, and alignment with ISO 27001 and OT cybersecurity best practices. Protecting control systems is a top priority.
Does OSI support CIM (Common Information Model) interoperability?
Does OSI support CIM (Common Information Model) interoperability?
Yes. OSI supports CIM-based data exchange, and we build the required mapping, transformation, and validation workflows to ensure consistent and interoperable data across your systems.
Can OSI be integrated with cloud platforms or analytics environments?
Can OSI be integrated with cloud platforms or analytics environments?
Yes. While OSI operates within OT environments, it can securely supply data to cloud analytics platforms, data lakes, forecasting tools, and microservices architectures through controlled, secure integration layers.
Do you provide ongoing support after OSI integration goes live?
Do you provide ongoing support after OSI integration goes live?
Yes. We deliver long-term operational support including monitoring, optimisation, incident response, enhancements, and lifecycle maintenance to ensure stability, security, and alignment with future operational needs.
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Readiness Checklist for Open Systems International (OSI) Integration
- Define the real-time data flows and operational workflows your integration must support (e.g. telemetry, DER data, load forecasts, outage intelligence).
- Confirm your security, governance, and regulatory requirements across OT and IT environments.
- Identify relevant OSI interfaces, including ICCP, IEC 60870/61850, CIM, APIs, or event streams.
- Determine the required data exchange model — real-time streaming, event-driven orchestration, or scheduled synchronisation.
- Prepare a system map outlining all upstream and downstream systems and expected data flows.
- Assess non-functional requirements such as latency, redundancy, performance, failover behaviour, and cybersecurity constraints.
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Whether you're developing a new digital energy product or extending an existing solution with Open Systems International (OSI) integration, 6B brings the technical expertise, energy and utilities insight, and experience needed to accelerate delivery.
