Cloudization of Smart Metering and Advanced Metering Infrastructure

This paper provides insight into the migration of smart metering and advanced metering infrastructure into the cloud and using cloud computing as a means for companies to provide the services without the need to possess their own infrastructure. Firstly, we pointed out the main issues of the conventional system and explained the general idea of applying cloud computing for smart metering and advanced metering infrastructure. Secondly, we discussed the different software, platform, and infrastructure models that can be used depending on the type of services being provided. Next, we explained the different types of deployments that the cloud could be categorized into. After this, we listed and commented on some benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing for the application of smart metering and advanced metering infrastructure. Finally, we showcased the forerunners of cloud service providers.