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for 3D asset management system NETWORK / 37 / NOVEMBER 2017 Synthotech's SynthoCam Live Access CCTV systems remain the industry standard for vision inside Gas distribution pipes since 2006. They have expanded to cover services and mains pipes from 16mm PE to 48" metallic mains. There are many variations including the addition of the new WExTech water extraction systems. Contact us if you would like to find out more about the SynthoCam systems or Synthotech's other innovation projects. Or visit us at Utility Week Live - Stand G49. www.synthotech.com > info@synthotech.co.uk +44 (0) 1423 816 060 SynthoCam 3 full system SynthoSeek ServiceCam DEDICATED TO THE UK'S GAS, POWER AND HEAT NET WORKS JUNE 2016 / ISSUE 003 / Cybersecurity / Europe / Innovation / Decarbonising heat / Smart cities Not just one bullet Why we need multiple solutions to the problem of heat APPLY FOR YOUR FREE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION OF NET W ORK MAGAZINE AT JOIN.NET W ORKS.ONLINE AND HELP US REALISE THE FUTURE. OCTOBER 2016 / ISSUE 006 / CCS and gas/Innovation/Asset management/Energy storage INNOVATION Are we looking too far ahead, or not far enough? NOVEMBER 2016/ ISSUE 007 / The DSO transition / Reviewing the LCNI / Smart grid telecoms Clarity, collaboration and customers Key themes from this year's LCNI customer minutes lost due to veg- etation encroachments. Caydence delivered the platform to enable the DNOs to identify and under- stand the risk on their network helping them to implement this initiative. "Feedback on the so• ware has been very positive. The data will have an impact into how our clients can mitigate risk on the network. That leads to a more resilient supply of power to customers and that can only be a good thing." Improving productivity and collaboration on the network are two other important areas that were identi• ed by NM Group. According to the company, for 3D asset management system "Both DNOs were interested in a method to better target and drive cost reductions in the management of vegetation." TIM HUSTWAYTE, SENIOR CLIENT MANAGER AT NM GROUP TIM HUSTWAYTE, SENIOR CLIENT MANAGER AT NM GROUP having 3D data for the network brings value in the form of a holistic view of network assets. Every area, circuit and span is mapped along with the sur- rounding environment. "It provides an accurate baseline to work out real op- erational costs and provides the best intelligence for future cost forecasting," states Hustwayte. "All of these things contribute to improved e… ciency for an operator." On the subject of collabora- tion, he added: "Bringing data into a really visual arena helps clients to understand the net- work. It helps collaboration by giving shared access to the same key information for all project stakeholders. Lastly it can streamline informa- tion to • eld workers accessing Caydence on mobile devices." Going forward Hus- twayte believes that new technology will continue to play a vital role in help- ing utilities improve their networks. "Nothing remains static, and the market is demanding new and better ways of man- aging assets. To be successful we need to be at the forefront of this, so it is really pleasing to be recognised by this award. Tech- nology is moving at an incred- ible pace. A greater appetite in the market for innovation provides huge opportunities to lower costs and increase productivity; which is to eve- ryone's advantage."