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Tieto is to facilitate the management of power grid maintenance in Central Finland by delivering the mobile PGField system to JE-Siirto Oy (JE-Transmission Ltd), a power grid company based in Jyväskylä. The mobile solution helps in tasks related to the inspection and maintenance of a power grid, and it is integrated into Tieto's grid management system PowerGrid used by JE-Transmission.

Tieto's mobile solution serves both the company and its stakeholders in managing the condition of a power grid, related inspections and documentation. The system also includes a usage map functionality that replaces the traditional hard-copy network maps with digital maps used on mobile devices. A usage map contains functions related to navigation on a map as well as displaying and searching for information, and it supports electronic location finding by means of GPS devices.

"The system has been primarily acquired to enhance the process of managing the condition of a power grid and the property management process. The system enables the contractor to record condition-related observations at the inspection site. The information is then integrated into our network information system and is thus made available to anyone who needs it. With the possibility to report condition-related information, faults in grid components requiring repairs can be included in the work programme in a timely manner. Based on the observations on the grid's condition, we also define any large-scale renovations required in the grid and schedules for such renovations to keep the supply reliability of our power grid at the current good level," saysplanning engineer Jari Helin at JE-Transmission Ltd.

"Tieto's mobile solution enables the provision of real time information over a LAN or WiFi connection. With the system, the user can update and retrieve information as needed and without delays, for example, in connection with a fault repair. This enhances business processes and makes, for example, handling disruptions considerably quicker," says Ari Oksanen, Business Development Director for Tieto's Energy Industry.

Tieto is the largest Nordic IT services company providing full life-cycle services for both the private and public sectors and product development services in the field of communications and embedded technologies. The company has global presence through its product development business and global delivery centres. Tieto is committed to developing enterprises and society through IT by realizing new opportunities in customers' business transformation. At Tieto, we believe in professional development and results.

Founded 1968, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland and with approximately 14 000 experts, the company operates in over 20 countries with net sales of approximately EUR 1.6 billion. Tieto's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX in Helsinki and Stockholm. Please visit www.tieto.com for more information.

JE-Transmission Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jyväskylä Energy Ltd, and operates as the power grid system operator in Jyväskylä's inner city. The object of Jyväskylä Energy Group is the production, sales and distribution of district heating, electricity and water and business supporting these.

For further information, please contact:

Ari Oksanen, Business Development Director, Energy Utilities, Tieto, mobile. +358 (0)50 594 6207, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jari Helin, Planning Engineer, JE-Transmission Ltd, tel.+358 (0)50 546 7802, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.