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Smart city models displayed at 'Power to the Cloud'

Schneider discusses cloud’s importance for smart cities

DUBAI, November 17, 2014

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management, reiterated the importance of cloud for global flourishing smart cities at its annual ‘Power to the Cloud’ event in Dubai, UAE recently.

The company launched the prefabricated modular data centre truck, a model of which was open to all attendees of the event, said a statement.

More than 1,600 industry professionals and regional customers discussed the future of smart cities and Schneider Electric’s contributions to innovative, sustainable and energy efficient solutions.

Dr Manuel Sanroma, chief information officer of Barcelona City Council, in his keynote address, focused on the ways in which smart cities enabled sustainable lifestyles, drawing on examples of Barcelona’s urban evolution.

In addition, Knut Molaug, CEO, Green Mountain Energy Company, shared insights on the greenest datacentre in the world situated in Norway - implemented by Schneider Electric experts. Senior Schneider Electric spokespersons additionally reviewed cloud and ICT’s limitless possibilities in making smart cities a reality.

Benoit Dubarle, country president – UAE, Oman and Pakistan, Schneider Electric, said: “Power to the Cloud has been a crucial educational forum for continuing the conversation on smart cities - currently a hot topic in this region. Participating delegates and visitors witnessed our demos at the smart city pavilion, and actively engaged with us through shared questions, visions and ideas of a smart city powered by the cloud.

“This year, we received an overwhelmingly positive response from end-users across EMEA, all of whom support urban efficiency as a strategy for long-term economic development. We were honoured to exchange dialogue with several international industry leaders, who shared their own dynamic views on smart cities and the opportunities such environments would present to the UAE.”

Thierry Chamayou, vice president, Middle East, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe - IT Business, Schneider Electric, said: “New technologies are helping us redefine efficiencies and optimisation, with the greatest impact of this visible in smart cities.

“Schneider Electric is at the absolute forefront. Power to the Cloud showcases how Schneider Electric solutions validate the benefits of technology investment through improving the management of energy and utilities, saving costs, and adding business value – all with the datacenter at its core.”

The event featured a 2,500-sq-m smart city pavilion which included demos of smart buildings solutions, energy efficient home automation systems, smart public services such as security and mobility, smart grids and integrated cloud management platforms.

The end-users applauded Schneider Electric’s smart portfolio, which is a stepping stone towards improving the overall quality of life in urban ecosystems. - TradeArabia News Service




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