DI Components on an ACT Network

This following table describes DI components available for deployments on an ACT network. Because individual utility deployments vary, not all components listed will be present in every deployment.

Component	Description	Release method	For more information
ApplicationServices (AppServ)	ApplicationServices (AppServ) is a code package that sits alongside the meter firmware on DI-capable meters. AppServ provides the means of communication with DI agents using subscriptions and permissions. On an ACT Network, AppServ is included in DI-capable meter firmware images.	On an ACT Network, AppServ is included in DI-capable meter firmware images. DI-capable meter firmware updates are released on an as needed basis.	Relevant DI-capable meter page on products.itron.com
DI App Platform	The DI App Platform supports the import, storage, and presentation of DI outcomes data. The DI App Platform is comprised of the Itron Analytics software platform.	For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, DI App Platform updates are automatically deployed every third Wednesday. For managed appliance customers, DI App Platform updates are managed by Itron and may use a different schedule.	Itron Analytics Analytics Portal Help
DI applications	DI applications are outcomes available to DI customers that are installed on DI-capable meters as two parts: an agent and license. DI applications are licensed, deployed, and managed in Itron Enterprise Application Center (EAC). Outcome data from DI applications is viewed in UIs in the DI App Platform.	DI application updates are released on an as-needed basis. New DI application versions are made available through the Itron Enterprise Application Center (EAC). Some agents (such as the HAN agent) are included in DI-capable meter firmware images.	Distributed Intelligence Applications page on products.itron.com
DI Cloud Services	DI Cloud Services is a set of DI-supporting services that includes DSS (DI Subscription Service), Itron Data Services (IDS), Configuration Management Service (CMS), Group Management Service (GMS), and Application Management Service (AMS).	DI Cloud Services updates are automatically deployed every third Thursday.	Distributed Intelligence (DI) Cloud Services Release Notes
Itron Enterprise Application Center (EAC)	The Itron Enterprise Application Center (EAC) provides DI application, application version, and application/version-to-meter management. The EAC's web-based interface allows utility users to view available DI applications and versions, maintain DI application licenses, install licensed DI applications on compatible electric endpoints, track application/version-to-meter relationships, and more.	EAC updates are automatically deployed every third Thursday.	Itron Enterprise Application Center (EAC) Release Notes and Help

The following table describes Itron software products that are used with DI in deployments on an ACT network. Because individual utility deployments vary, not all products listed will be present in every deployment.

Product	Description	Release method	For more information
Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Tools	Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Tools enables field service employees to install and validate Itron AMR and AMI meters, ERTs and modules. Using Itron radio technologies and mobile computing devices such as laptops and tablets, FDM Tools enables users to program, check and validate Itron endpoints in the field for use in mobile or fixed network collection environments.	FDM Tools updates are released on an as-needed basis. For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, FDM Tools updates are automatically deployed. For on-premises customers, FDM Tools deployments are managed by the utility.	FDM Tools page on products.itron.com
On-Premises Hybrid Service (OHS)	On-Premises Hybrid Service (OHS) is a Windows service installed on the customer network to access an on-premises data source, such as OpenWay^® Collection Manager on an OpenWay^® Riva network. OHS acts as a bridge between the Itron cloud environments and an on-premises data center.	OHS updates are released on an as-needed basis. For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, OHS updates are automatically deployed. For on-premises customers, OHS deployments are managed by the utility.	OHS Online Help
OpenWay^® Collection Manager (OWCM)	OpenWay Collection Manager (OWCM) is software designed to securely manage two-way communications to millions of meters for interval data collection. Collection Manager acts as the centralized AMI hub between the field network and the utility back-office systems and manages high-volume, secure communications to the meter population to perform tasks such as remote meter reading, operating the disconnect switch, updating firmware and updating the state and behavior of devices within the distribution network. It manages communications and data collection processes to support meter data management, billing, outage management, distribution automation, and load control.	OpenWay Collection Manager updates are released on an as-needed basis. For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, Collection Manager updates are automatically deployed. For on-premises customers, Collection Manager deployments are managed by the utility.	OpenWay Collection Manager page on products.itron.com

Product

Description

Release method

For more information

Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Tools

Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Tools enables field service employees to install and validate Itron AMR and AMI meters, ERTs and modules. Using Itron radio technologies and mobile computing devices such as laptops and tablets, FDM Tools enables users to program, check and validate Itron endpoints in the field for use in mobile or fixed network collection environments.

FDM Tools updates are released on an as-needed basis.

For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, FDM Tools updates are automatically deployed. For on-premises customers, FDM Tools deployments are managed by the utility.

FDM Tools page on products.itron.com

On-Premises Hybrid Service (OHS)

On-Premises Hybrid Service (OHS) is a Windows service installed on the customer network to access an on-premises data source, such as OpenWay^® Collection Manager on an OpenWay^® Riva network. OHS acts as a bridge between the Itron cloud environments and an on-premises data center.

OHS updates are released on an as-needed basis.

For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, OHS updates are automatically deployed. For on-premises customers, OHS deployments are managed by the utility.

OHS Online Help

OpenWay^® Collection Manager (OWCM)

OpenWay Collection Manager (OWCM) is software designed to securely manage two-way communications to millions of meters for interval data collection. Collection Manager acts as the centralized AMI hub between the field network and the utility back-office systems and manages high-volume, secure communications to the meter population to perform tasks such as remote meter reading, operating the disconnect switch, updating firmware and updating the state and behavior of devices within the distribution network. It manages communications and data collection processes to support meter data management, billing, outage management, distribution automation, and load control.

OpenWay Collection Manager updates are released on an as-needed basis.

For hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) customers, Collection Manager updates are automatically deployed. For on-premises customers, Collection Manager deployments are managed by the utility.

OpenWay Collection Manager page on products.itron.com