UNITY MESSENGER DIP
Secure, Compliant Connectivity to the Data Integration Platform
UNITY Messenger DIP is C&C Group’s cloud-native middleware gateway, purpose-built to enable secure, compliant, and high-performance connectivity between participant systems and the Data Integration Platform (DIP). As an Elexon-recognised DIP Connection Provider (DCP), C&C Group delivers the technical framework and managed infrastructure required to support Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) and wider industry messaging requirements.
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UNITY Messenger DIP acts as a secure integration layer, allowing organisations to exchange regulated market messages reliably while protecting core operational systems from direct dependency on central infrastructure. This ensures compliance, resilience, and operational continuity in a highly regulated market environment.
Enterprise-Grade Architecture and Operational Resilience
Hosted on Microsoft Azure across UK South and UK West regions, UNITY Messenger DIP provides geographically resilient, high-availability infrastructure designed to meet industry non-functional requirements.
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The platform automates the secure signing, encryption, routing, and delivery of messages, ensuring compliant communication with central industry systems. A built-in buffering and retry mechanism protects against message loss during planned or unplanned industry downtime, maintaining message integrity and delivery assurance.
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UNITY Messenger DIP supports multiple Market Participant IDs (MPIDs) and integrates seamlessly with participant operational systems, providing a flexible and scalable foundation for regulatory messaging.
Full Operational Visibility and Control
UNITY Messenger DIP provides a comprehensive operational interface, delivering full visibility and control across message flows and system activity.
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Core capabilities include:
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Secure Message Exchange — Automated signing, encryption, and delivery aligned with DIP requirements
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Structural Validation — Real-time validation of outbound messages with immediate feedback on formatting or compliance issues
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Resilient Message Handling — Intelligent buffering and retry mechanisms to ensure reliable message delivery
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Operational Dashboard and Reporting — Real-time visibility of message traffic, system health, and performance metrics
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Flexible Integration Support — Support for multiple integration methods aligned to participant technical environments
These capabilities ensure reliable, transparent, and compliant messaging operations at scale.
Proven, Compliant, and Future-Ready
UNITY Messenger DIP is engineered to meet all Elexon governance, connection assurance, and operational requirements. Delivered as a fully managed service, C&C Group provides continuous monitoring, support, and operational management, reducing technical complexity and operational risk.
Supporting the vast majority of DNO and IDNO MPANs across Great Britain, UNITY Messenger DIP provides a secure, scalable, and trusted foundation for participation in MHHS and the evolving energy market landscape.