Arvato Systems supports the energy sector with SaaS-based API web services

Arvato Systems Supports Utilities Industry in Converting Market Communication to API Web Services with SaaS-Based Solution

Federal Network Agency has launched consultation on transmission path regulations for API web services and API directory services

G tersloh - The consultation launched on 01.08.2024 by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) to regulate the transmission path for API web services, including the introduction of a separate API directory service in market communication, marks another milestone on the way to an even more secure and faster exchange of data in the electricity market. A gradual replacement of the usual EDIFACT formats by JSON was already announced with the publication of BNetzA decision BK6-22-024 on 24-hour supplier switching. Operationally, the API web service will start with the MALO Ident process on 01.04.2025. Arvato Systems is already preparing for the transition to the API era and is developing its own solution, which will be available as Software as a Service (SaaS). The new solution will provide a comprehensive range of functions and meet regulatory requirements.

Context: EDIFACT is reaching its limits, particularly in terms of the processing volume and speed of market messages. Both factors are becoming increasingly important in the changing and further digitalizing energy market. API web services eliminate such restrictions. API web services - the abbreviation stands for Application Programming Interfaces - enable almost instant data transmission, are easier to customize and facilitate the integration of communication partners.

That market communication via API also uses the SM-PKI of the Federal Office for Information Security as well as parallel AS4 communication. With its decision BK6-22-024, the BNetzA has already announced a gradual conversion of the existing processes. The first step is a new MALO Ident process before the actual change of supplier, which must run via API by 01.04.2025.

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