Distribution Grid Management
The management of the distribution grid in smart grids has to do with having a system "capable of collecting, organising, displaying and analysing real-time or near real-time electric distribution system information" as needed.

Wide-Area Situational Awareness
This refers to the implementation of a set of technologies designed to improve the monitoring of the power system across large geographic areas — effectively providing grid operators with a broad and dynamic picture of the functioning of the grid.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure
This is also known as AMI. It's simply applying technologies like smart meters to help with the two-way flow of information between customers and utility agencies. This information revolves around consumption time, amount and appropriate pricing.

It is undeniable that smart grid technology is changing the power sector with applications that perform all the conventional functions and added abilities of monitoring, artificial intelligence, data analytics, smarter control etc., for better responses and grid efficiency.