SA Power Networks: Mobile WMS and Real-Time Analytics for Utility Network Operations

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SA Power Networks: Mobile WMS and Real-Time Analytics for Utility Network Operations

Case study shows how SAP Mobile Platform and SAP HANA improved field crew efficiency, asset inspections, and emergency response for a 178,000 km2 electricity distribution network.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

SA Power Networks manages electricity distribution across South Australia for 850,000 customers. The utility deployed SAP Business Suite on HANA with the SAP Work Manager mobile app to reduce administrative time for 2,000 field and office staff. Results include 30% faster reclosure inspections, 5% faster purchase order processing, and 99.97% network availability while supporting high renewable energy integration.

Key takeaways

Mobile work management reduced field crew administrative tasks and travel time

Real-time analytics on SAP HANA improved preventive maintenance scheduling

Faster emergency response for storms and brushfires across a large service area

30% increase in reclosure inspection efficiency and 5% faster PO processing

99.97% network availability maintained with 36% renewable energy sources

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