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"Why would you preclude an asset management company from using the best technologies to make a network more effi cient, resilient and secure?" Ian Smyth, The Conversation THE C ONVERSATION 06 Taking form: DNOs have begun the transition to DSOs but clarity is lacking on how extensive their role will be in future system control. SP Energy Networks puts its vision forward for the future. 11 ADE: Why heat must be included in the digital revolution. 12 The other side: An interview with UK Power Networks Services director Ian Smyth, who reveals his vision for the company and his views on the industry. NOVEMBER ISSUE 07/2016 THE FUTURE 36 Smart grids calling: Telecommunications oversights may be tripping up smart grid progress. 38 Coming together: Why whole system thinking is needed for low carbon energy. 40 Convert me: An argument in favour of power-to-gas for a low carbon gas grid. THE APPLICATION 18 The LCNI: Key themes, project insights and the latest technologies from the industry's must-attend event, the LCNI. Including: SSEN's Stewart Reid reviews this year's event and Duncan Botting looks forward to the future of funding. 28 The human element: The Carbon Trust describes fi ve ways to boost stakeholder engagement in district energy projects. 30 A year in: As the Heat Trust reaches its fi rst anniversary, it looks back on its achievements to date, and sets out its ambitions for the future. NETWORK / 4 / NOVEMBER 2016 06 THE CONVERSATION: A CALL FOR CLARITY Clarity is urgently needed on the future role of the DSO. SP Energy Networks outlines its vision for the future 16 THE APPLICATION: LOW CARBON INNOVATION Network rounds up the proceedings from this year's LCNI conference 34 THE FUTURE: Large innovation projects are being run on Heath Robinson communications solutions, what is the future for telecoms? COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL to make a network more effi cient, resilient and secure?" Ian Smyth, The Conversation conference 34 THE FUTURE: Large innovation projects are being run on Heath Robinson being run on Heath Robinson communications solutions, what is the future for telecoms? COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL