Under the DCC2 Licence, DCC is required to produce a Business Strategy & Technology Roadmap (BSTR), which sets out the long‑term strategic approach for DCC2’s network and systems.
What it does
- Establishes DCC’S long-term strategy, design principles and technology direction
- Acts as the strategic anchor for the future plans, investment and delivery decisions
- Provides clear traceability from licence requirements to outcomes and cost
Why it matters and why get involved
- Shapes the next two ex-ante cycles and longer-term network evolution
- Enables early alignment with the industry and regulator on strategic direction
- Reduces risk of late challenge by front-loading engagement and consultation
Attendees
This workshop is open to SEC parties, including Energy Suppliers, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Other Users. If there are colleagues within your organisation, particularly those with an interest in DCC service families or future technology direction, product owners, security, commercial, who would benefit from attending, please feel free to forward this invitation.
DCC expect to formally consult with customers and stakeholders on our draft BSTR between August and September 2026.
Please find the sessions below, along with details on where we are seeking input.
Session 1: What is the BSTR
Date: June 15
Time: 10:00–10:45 (45 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Strategy specialists
- Regulatory and policy specialists
- Senior technology and architecture leads
- Commercial specialists
Session 2: Switching
Date: June 18
Time: 15:00–16:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Switching and market operations specialists
- Industry process specialists
- Integration and systems specialists
- Customer operations specialists
Session 3: SMETS1, SMETS2 2G, SMETS 2LLR
Date: June 19
Time: 10:00–11:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Network operations specialists
- Smart metering specialists
- Telecoms and infrastructure specialists
- IT specialists
Session 4: 4G & Beyond
Date: June 23
Time: 15:00–16:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Telecoms and network strategy specialists
- Enterprise and solution architects
- Product and innovation specialists
- Future technology / emerging tech specialists
Session 5: Meter Data Management
Date: June 26
Time: 10:00–11:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Data architects
- Data management and governance specialists
- Data platform and analytics specialists
- IT systems and integration specialists
Session 6: Privacy and Security
Date: June 30
Time: 10:00–11:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Cyber security specialists (engineering, risk, operations)
- Data privacy and compliance specialists
- Identity and access management specialists
- Risk and assurance specialists
Session 7: Data Services
Date: July 6
Time: 10:00–11:30 (90 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Data architects specialists
- Data engineering and platform specialists
- Data governance and stewardship specialists
- Analytics and insights specialists
Session 8: Service Management
Date: July 7
Time: 10:00–11:30 (90 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Service management specialists (ITIL / operations)
- Operational delivery specialists
- Incident and resilience specialists
- Customer service operations specialists
Session 9: Summary Discussion with Energy Suppliers (Large & Small Retailers)
Date: July 13
AM Session: 10:00–11:00 (60 mins)
PM Session: 14:00–15:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Senior operational and strategic representatives
- Portfolio and programme leads
- Commercial and regulatory stakeholders
Session 10: Summary Discussion with DNOs and Other Users
Date: July 15
AM Session: 10:00–11:00 (60 mins)
PM Session: 14:00–15:00 (60 mins)
We are seeking input from:
- Senior operational and strategic representatives
- Network and operational leaders
- Regulatory and commercial stakeholders
15.06.2026
