Joint-stock company GLONASS (JSC GLONASS) and public joint-stock company ROSSETI (PJSC ROSSETI) have entered into an Cooperation Agreement. The main purpose of the agreement is to implement joint actions for the use of "ERA-GLONASS" system resources for the needs of electric power supply industry.  
The Agreement was signed on December 3, 2015 in "Gostiny Dvor" exhibition complex press centre, in the framework of 9th "Transport of Russia" International Exhibition. The document was signed by the CEO of JSC GLONASS Andrey Nedosekov and CEO of PJSC ROSSETI Oleg Budargin in the presence of Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Maxim Sokolov. 
The parties expressed readiness for capacity building of bilateral relations and cooperation in the development of communication networks and information systems of PJSC ROSSETI using the resources of the ERA-GLONASS State Automated Information System (ERA-GLONASS SAIS).  
The agreement provides for cooperation between the parties in the development and subsequent implementation of technical solutions in the following areas: organization of data transfer on the energy flows in power grids between transmission facilities on the basis of ERA-GLONASS SAIS data network that provides reliable data transmission and incorrigibility of information transmitted; integration with a professional mobile radio networks to monitor vehicles and personnel; monitoring and control of buildings and structures of electric grid using a high-precision satellite positioning.  
The parties also intend to develop a service delivery model based on ERA-GLONASS SAIS in order to improve operational efficiency.  
JSC GLONASS regards PJSC ROSSETI as a strategic partner whose collaboration will be mutually beneficial and will provide opportunities for the development of information and communication infrastructure of the electricity power industry of Russia, will increase the reliability and efficiency of energy networks management through introduction of advanced technological solutions - CEO of JSC GLONASS Andrey Nedosekov comments.  
Rossetti company is currently forming the architecture of network complex-of-the-future, which will be the basis for accounting and management intelligent systems. Using ERA-GLONASS resources will definitely help in solving this problem, - Oleg Budargin said. 
9th International Exhibition "Transport of Russia" was held within the framework of "Transport Week" - an annual business event dedicated to the development of transport and infrastructure projects. The event is supported by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and participation of relevant ministries and agencies, leading public and commercial companies in the industry.