Connected Grid Network Management System
Cisco Connected Grid Network Management System (CGNMS) helps utilities transform their operations (like smart metering, distribution automation, and substations) for the smart grid with unified network management. With this system, utility operations share a converged IP-based communications network, and thus manage millions of grid endpoint devices. CGNMS is a software platform that helps to enable a clear separation between communications network management and utility operational applications.
North-Bound Application Programming Interface
Cisco CGNMS provides an Application Programming Interface (API) for northbound applications ("clients") to read and write data to and from the CGNMS.