A Conceptual Framework for Aligning Digital Product Strategy with Reliability Standards in Large-Scale Transmission Networks
  • Author(s): Oyinomomo-emi Emmanuel Akpe ; Jeffrey Chidera Ogeawuchi ; Abraham Ayodeji Abayomi ; Oluwademilade Aderemi Agboola
  • Paper ID: 1708347
  • Page: 292-300
  • Published Date: 31-03-2020
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 9 March-2020
Abstract

This paper presents a conceptual framework designed to align digital product strategies with reliability standards in large-scale transmission networks. As the energy sector evolves with digital transformation, ensuring the synchronization of technological innovations with stringent reliability standards has become increasingly crucial. The paper begins by exploring the growing complexity of digital product strategies in transmission networks, including key technologies such as digital twins, predictive analytics, and cloud platforms. It examines the challenges associated with implementing these strategies, focusing on legacy systems, data silos, and regulatory uncertainty. A review of global reliability frameworks reveals the essential standards governing transmission systems and their application to digital product compliance. The core of the paper is the development of a robust conceptual framework that integrates digital product lifecycle management, operational feedback loops, and governance mechanisms to meet reliability standards. The framework’s design incorporates theoretical foundations from the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, the Resource-Based View (RBV), and Dynamic Capabilities Theory. It highlights the critical layers of digital innovation, data integration, and real-time compliance mechanisms, which ensure that product strategies remain adaptable to evolving regulatory landscapes. Additionally, the paper addresses the strategic implications for policy-making, operational investments, and cross-border harmonization of reliability standards. This work emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation in transmission networks, proposing pathways for future research in AI-enhanced reliability scoring, digital-reliability maturity models, and autonomous grid management. By synthesizing these elements, the paper provides a comprehensive blueprint for aligning digital transformation with reliability standards, ensuring a resilient and efficient future for global transmission systems.

Keywords

Digital Product Strategy, Transmission Networks, Reliability Standards, Predictive Analytics, Conceptual Framework, Grid Compliance

Citations

IRE Journals:
Oyinomomo-emi Emmanuel Akpe , Jeffrey Chidera Ogeawuchi , Abraham Ayodeji Abayomi , Oluwademilade Aderemi Agboola "A Conceptual Framework for Aligning Digital Product Strategy with Reliability Standards in Large-Scale Transmission Networks" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 9 2020 Page 292-300

IEEE:
Oyinomomo-emi Emmanuel Akpe , Jeffrey Chidera Ogeawuchi , Abraham Ayodeji Abayomi , Oluwademilade Aderemi Agboola "A Conceptual Framework for Aligning Digital Product Strategy with Reliability Standards in Large-Scale Transmission Networks" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(9)