Energy Magazine July 2021 | Page 66

IOT

PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE

IoT EFFICIENCIES

AND

SAFETY

New tie-ups are designed to enhance productivity and cut risks , and prepare operators for the ‘ all-electric all digital ’ era
WRITTEN BY : DOMINIC ELLIS

These are testing times for operators who must balance the need for digital transformation with enhanced security demands . IoT devices are being deployed into networks at a phenomenal rate – up to one million devices each day . While these devices are enabling new and exciting ways to improve productivity , they also bring new risks to networks .

More partnerships have been coming to the fore as a means of driving efficiencies and bolstering physical and online safety .
To address the global urgency of climate change and the 21st century ’ s most significant challenges of the accelerating energy transition and growing demand for energy , Schneider Electric recently launched Partnerships of the Future , following on from its MySchneider Consultants , Designers and Engineers program , which was unveiled last October .
With more than 650,000 members , 300 apps , and 100-plus communities , its open ecosystem is a robust resource for companies . It is committed to enabling a green recovery whilst supporting the megatrends
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