The Data Communications Company (DCC)is a subsidiary of Capita and has the responsibility of overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure and roll out.

It operates under license from Ofgem and the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and decides who builds and operates the smart meter infrastructure by awarding contracts on behalf of the state and manages those contracts.

The DCC is also responsible for linking all smart meters in homes and small businesses to energy suppliers , energy service companies and network operators. 

The DCC exists according to Ofgem to ensure that the benefits of smart meters are realised and that the smart meter network works as smoothly as possible. 

A DCC Adapter is needed for energy suppliers to connect and communicate the DCC smart meter network. The Dyball Associates DCC Adapter is integrated seamlessly with our Dataflow and CRM systems but can also be used as a standalone product without our energy software suite.

They are designed to simplify and reduce the amount of IT development needed by an energy supplier’s internal systems. 

Contact us now to find out how you can use our DCC Adapter as a gas or electricity supplier, or by using the DCC Other User role.

If you are considering entering the UK energy market and require assistance with licence applications, speak to us today about whether you want to​ buy an energy supply business or create an energy supply business ​.

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