Kx Systems was selected to provide its kdb+ database to Ontario, Canada’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to support the retrieval and querying of smart meter data processed by Ontario's meter data management and repository (MDM/R) system. Kx Systems’ relational database management software will be utilized to support MDM/R data retrieval, processing and analysis. In Ontario, the central MDM/R provides a common platform for processing, storing and managing all hourly smart meter data in the province. Kdb+ provides unified access to real-time and historical data eliminating the need for multiple different types of databases for transaction processing, data access and analytics. The IESO is responsible for managing Ontario's bulk electricity power system and operating the wholesale market.
