To achieve seamless integration of various systems and data sources, utilities need a network model capable of real-time operation. Running ADMS applications requires a network model that incorporates GIS connectivity and real-time operational data. While most utilities use GIS to create network models, these models are typically static and do not accurately reflect the dynamic nature of the network's operational state. The GIS model represents the network as it is built, which is beneficial for inventory accounting and asset management. However, the ADMS model is an operational model that depicts the current state of the network and adjusts dynamically. Known as the "as operated" model, it includes both real-time and near-real-time aspects, providing a more accurate and responsive representation of the network's operational conditions.