Robust energy delivery powered by IBM Power10

Energy Market Company (EMC), the operator of Singapore's wholesale electricity market, ensures uninterrupted, round-the-clock uptime through the National Electricity Market of Singapore (NEMS). This platform provides a transparent and competitive environment for electricity trading, connecting electricity producers and sellers across the nation. Recognizing technology as a vital component, EMC collaborates with strategic partners like IBM to maintain a robust IT infrastructure that adapts to Singapore's evolving energy transition needs.

Since 2003, EMC has relied on IBM for its technology requirements. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused global disruptions, EMC proactively prepared for unexpected challenges. IBM played a crucial role in helping EMC achieve greater efficiencies through the deployment of new technologies. Despite delays in the delivery of the IBM Power10 server due to supply chain issues, IBM's team worked tirelessly to ensure smooth operations and zero downtime, crucial as power consumption surged across essential services and households.

IBM's team navigated the limitations by using both online and offline methods to address EMC's IT needs, including creating new code and resolving technical issues. Once the IBM Power10 server was available, the team rapidly completed the upgrade within nine months. The latest IBM Power10 processor technology ensures high performance, high availability, and resilient operations at EMC, reducing maintenance costs and maximizing performance.

With the completion of the first phase, IBM is now implementing the second phase to support the bids, offers, and settlements of the NEMS trading platform. By optimizing the applications, EMC has opened opportunities to support peaks and business growth in the years ahead. This was enabled by the higher throughput, performance and migration function enhancements with IBM Power10 that provided EMC the flexibility to manage spikes in demand and capacity on the trading platform.

Value Results:

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: IBM Power10 reduces maintenance costs and maximizes performance, ensuring continuous support of NEMS daily operations.

• Scalability and High Availability: EMC can effectively manage spikes in demand and capacity on the trading platform, maintaining 24/7 operations.

• Cost Reduction: Performance improvements in IBM Power10 lower the overall cost of ownership for software applications used by EMC.

• Zero Downtime: EMC consistently meets its service level agreement, ensuring reliable and affordable service delivery to stakeholders.

• Future-Proofing: EMC is better prepared for unforeseen circumstances, ensuring the high availability of the trading platform and supporting the nation’s sustainability agenda.