ASSET OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY - CPS Energy...May 20, 2019 · ASSET OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY. 2 ... •...
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PRESENTED BY:
Vivian Bouet Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO)
May 20, 2019
Informational Update
ASSET OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY
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OBJECTIVES & TAKEAWAYS
• SHARE OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH OPTIMIZING TECHNOLOGY ASSETS
• DISCUSS CIVIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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AGENDA
• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• VALUE PROPOSITIONS
• ASSET OPTIMIZATION PRINCIPLES
• DATA CENTER CO-LOCATION
• FIBER NETWORK SHARING
• NEXT STEPS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Our goal is to serve our customers using a multi-pronged approach to optimize technology assets
Safe, reliable, affordable & sustainable energy
services for our customers
Strategically optimize fiber network & data center investments to business operations & customer experiences
Develop civic partnerships to the
benefit of our customers & community
Stock photo San AntonioCPS Energy workers
1. Data Center
2. Fiber Network
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VALUE PROPOSITIONSMAXIMIZE BENEFITS TO CUSTOMERS, COMMUNITY & PARTNERS
Customer Community Civic PartnersAffordable, Secure, Reliable & Sustainable Energy Products & Services:
• Enable New & Improved Customer Experiences
• Optimize Safe & Efficient Energy Delivery
Supporting a High Quality of Life Through Enablement:
• Enable SmartSA Initiatives• Close Digital Divide • Optimized Community
Services
Leverage Our Assets & Provide Connectivity:
• Reliable & Secure Connections & Space
• Reduced Technology Investments
• Reduce Operational Costs
Technology Assets Value Propositions
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ASSET OPTIMIZATION PRINCIPLESTHESE PRINCIPLES GUIDE HOW WE MAXIMIZE OUR TECHNOLOGY ASSETS
Maximize Value to Our Customers by Managing Cost & Maximizing Returns on Investments
Support Community Initiatives to Improve Lives
Enable Valuable & Flexible Capabilities at Scale
Provide Reliable, Sustainable, & Secure IT Services to Enable Customers & Operations
Minimize Complexity & Risk (Operational, Legal/Political, Security & Financial)
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• Built in 2015
• Delivers high reliability in computing power
• Supports customer contact & internal business operations
• Technological advancement & strategic management unlocked additional available capacity
ECHO DATA CENTERPROVIDES SECURE & RELIABLE COMPUTING & STORAGE
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Our goal is serve our customers by lowering our operating costs through a shared asset model with our civic partners
Civic Partner Interest
• SAWS currently co-locates in facility
• Other civic partners are interested in co-locating
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Civic Partner Interest• CoSA & Bexar County currently utilize our fiber (Current radio system)• Alamo Area Regional Radio System will use our fiber network (New radio system)• Other civic partners are interested in sharing in our fiber network
FIBER NETWORKTHE FIBER NETWORK IS OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM & REQUIRES INVESTMENT TO MAINTAIN
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Our goal is to optimize required future investments needed to serve our customers through a shared asset model with civic partners
• Provides secure, reliable & sustainable communication & control
• Fiber network spans our entire service area• Material investment needed to maintain reliability
through lifecycle management• Technological advancements & optimization have given us
available capacity
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SUMMARY
Our goal remains to continue to look for opportunities to manage costs, optimize investments, and unlock value for our customers
Optimize Data Center Operational Costs
Optimize Fiber Network Investments
Develop Civic Partnerships
Serve Our Customers & Community
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CPS Energy customers & employees
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#1GOAL
Thank You