Protecting Businesses From The Energy Crisis

History proves that the demand for electricity goes up during the summer months. The increased use of cooling systems and other appliances in households contribute to this increase. Electricity needs of a growing number of small and medium enterprises catering to local and foreign tourists further add to the demand.

As a consequence, the capability of hydropower facilities to deliver the needed electrical power during summer is curtailed. If there is no power generation facility available to handle the loss of the hydro power plants from the grid, brownouts occur.

 

APC by Schneider Electric claims the title ‘UPS Vendor of the Year’ for South East Asia

APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in integrated critical power and cooling services, today announced its title as the 2012 Frost & Sullivan ‘UPS Vendor of the Year’ for the South East Asian market.

Based on performance and excellence, the notable award is presented to a standout organization that has demonstrated the highest level of achievement in its respective market. Judging criteria involves Frost & Sullivan analysts measuring market penetration, leadership in customer value, growth strategy and implementation, in addition to product and service innovation.

 

Schneider Electric shares expertise on Data Center Technology

Schneider Electric (SE), the global specialist in energy management, recently held the “Data Center Technology Day”: a series of seminars geared towards sharing valuable information to address concerns arising from the management of housing for computers, telecommunications, storage systems and other IT equipments.

Through the seminar series, Schneider Electric established its position at the forefront of major developments in Data Center technology, specifically IT infrastructure. Several of the key topics discussed were the concerns on electricity usage costs taking up a large chunk of the company’s overall expenditures or total cost of ownership (TCO) for data centers and ensuring a more reliable, waste-free data center environment that saves energy, boosts availability, and positions a company for future growth.

 

Schneider Electric in top 100 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, was ranked for the second year in a row in the Top 100 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This designation awarded by Ethisphere Institute recognizes the Group’s efforts to promote the highest standard of ethical behaviour in business.

For Schneider Electric, this designation comes as a reward for the several years of work to implement and maintain upright business practices and initiatives that participate in the Group’s success and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.

 

Schneider Electric names Jeff de Sousa as new VP for IT Business

Jeff de Sousa, New VP for IT Business, Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, announces the appointment of Jeff de Sousa as Vice President for IT Business in the Philippines.

De Sousa brings with him a deep understanding of the IT industry being with APC for 17 years. His vast knowledge and extensive technical and sales experience is key in driving Schneider Electric’s IT business unit towards strategic growth and expanded market leadership in the country.

 

Schneider Electric announces leadership commitment to President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced its participation in the White House’s Better Buildings Challenge, pledging a commitment to reduce the energy use of 9 million square feet of its own building space, covering 40 different plants, by 25 percent. A component of the Better Buildings Initiative launched by the White House in February, the Challenge calls on chief executive officers, university presidents, and state and local leaders to create American jobs through energy efficiency.

“This program is a great example of the public-private partnerships that will be integral in steering our nation toward a more efficient and secure future,” said Chris Curtis, North American CEO of Schneider Electric. “We’re reducing energy, but we’re also putting people to work – creating jobs through the increased engineering and construction activity required to actively manage energy and create benchmarks. It’s a win-win.”

 

Schneider Electric goes straight in at 26th on the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World” list

Schneider Electric has once again been recognised for its commitment to sustainable development by directly integrating the 26th place of the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World” list, directed by Corporate Knights and announced in Davos (Switzerland) on January 25. Schneider Electric is positioning itself as the leading company in its sector and in the top three of the eight French companies in the Global 100.

In its 8th edition of the classification published by Corporate Knights, the Canadian magazine for clean capitalism, the Global 100 includes companies from 22 countries and from all sectors of the economy. Together they represent over 3 trillion dollars in turnover and employ more than 5 million people.

 

Schneider Electric wins Prestigious Zayed Future Energy Prize

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, was recognised, on January 17, at the Zayed Future Energy Prize (ZFEP 2012) in the category of ‘Large Corporations’ for leading efforts in renewable energy and sustainability. General Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presented the award to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, President and CEO, Schneider Electric.

The fourth edition of the Prize was hosted on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES 2012) at the Emirates Palace Hotel, in Abu Dhabi. ZFEP also rewarded winners in the categories of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) & Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Lifetime Achievement awards for individuals who received a total prize fund of US$4 million which includes a $500,000 prize that will be awarded to High Schools in 2013.

 

IDC Report names Schneider Electric a DCIM Market Leader

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has been named a Market Leader in the Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) space by analyst firm IDC. The report, which details the current climate and scope of the DCIM market, placed Schneider Electric in the highest category of Market Leader when compared to a wide range of competitor’s solutions.

IDC’s report, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) 2011 Vendor Analysis, identifies the DCIM market as continuing to rapidly evolve with a number of vendors working to establish themselves within the space. The report, published in January of 2012, places Schneider Electric at the forefront of DCIM technology development and as an industry thought leader.

 

Schneider Electric gets “Class A” ESCO Accreditation from DOE

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, was recently awarded Class A Energy Service Company (ESCO) accreditation by the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines, through the Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB).

An ESCO or Energy Saving Company is a professional business that provides services and turn-key comprehensive energy efficiency solutions including engineering design and project management. It also develops, installs, and arranges financing for projects designed to improve the energy efficiency and maintenance costs for facilities over a seven to twenty year time period, depending on the viability of a proposed project.