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THE C ONVERSATION 12 Bringing the sector together With Network 2019 less than two months away, Network Magazine takes a look at what to expect at the day and night event. 15 Stimulating skills Liam O'Sullivan, head of capital programme delivery at UK Power Networks, discusses the importance of skills. 16 Comparing markets Jeff Casey, director of UK business development for Burns & McDonnell, takes a comparative look at the UK and US energy industry. FEBRUARY ISSUE 29/2019 THE APPLICATION 27 Counting on gas Forecasting gas demand is of immense value to the gas industry. However, providing accurate forecasts and maintaining systems balance can be challenging. A new approach aims to address this. 30 Getting regulation right Flexibility and the DSO business model was the topic of discussion at a recent roundtable hosted by Network and Oracle. 4 8 THE CONVERSATION FROM TV TO EVS Exclusive interview with British actor, comedian and electric vehicle advocate Robert Llewellyn. 24 THE APPLICATION THE INCREASING THREAT OF CYBER-ATTACKS There is no doubt that cyber- attacks on energy companies and infrastructure have increased in scope and severity over the past decade. Ben Hargreaves provides an overview of this important subject area and looks at what can be done to keep energy networks secure. 36 THE FUTURE SOLVING THE WHOLE-SYSTEM CHALLENGE At a recent National Grid roundtable discussion held in association with Network entitled 'Solving future system challenges now' attendees examined how a whole-system approach could help solve the myriad of challenages faced by the industry. Jonathan Brearley, senior partner, networks, Ofgem Bernard Magee, head of strategy and marketing for power networks, Siemens John Scott, independent consultant Ed Gill, UK head of press & public affairs, Energy Networks Association Louise Kingham OBE, chief executive, Energy Institute (EI) Chris Clarke, director of asset management and health, safety & environment, Wales & West Utilities Richard Court, head of regulation and external affairs, Cadent Tim Rotheray, director, Association for Decentralised Energy John Parsons, director digital, BEAMA Matt Rudling, director of customer services, UK Power Networks Mark Thompson, head of energy, Innovate UK Roger Hey, future networks manager, Western Power Distribution Maxine Frerk, director, Grid Edge Policy Darren Jones technology manager – power grids division, ABB Ben Graff, head of T2 stakeholder engagement - National Grid Ellen Bennett, publishing director, utilities Faversham House EDITORIAL BOARD 17 Industry insight – Energy & Utilities Independent Assessment Service. 18 Powering improvement David Spillett from the ENA talks about why safety is the highest priority for networks. 19 Industry insight - Cisco. 20 Making excavation safer Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, looks at what can be done to avoid asset strikes. 21 Industry insight – Fundamentals. 42 A collaborative approach Q&A with Andrew Crossman, director of Infinite Group. Peter Jones, technical manager, Energy Research Partnership

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