3 trends impacting commercial buildings

Credit to Author: Estelle Monod| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Buildings are undergoing transformative changes worldwide, particularly in commercial real estate. Since we spend ~90% of our time indoors, buildings from hotels and offices to healthcare and retail are pivotal in shaping human experiences. The evolution is driven by three overarching trends spanning several building…

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Artificial Intelligence – the next frontier in Low-Voltage Network Management

Credit to Author: Alexis Grenon| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Humanity has sought artificial intelligence (AI) for more than two millennia. The Greek writer Hesiod first wrote about Talos – a giant bronze man built by Hephaestus, the Greek god of invention and blacksmithing, in 700 BC. Today, AI is no longer a distant dream…

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Building a shared sustainability legacy

Credit to Author: Michael Lotfy Gierges| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:48:11 +0000

In my role as Home & Distribution President at Schneider Electric, I am consistently inspired by how we strive as a company to move towards our next frontier, ensuring people all over the world benefit from our actions and innovation. It is the commitment, talent…

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Supporting Employees with New Paid Leave for Military Spouses or Domestic Partners

Credit to Author: Employee Voices| Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

As a military spouse working full-time, I balance my career and personal life amidst the unique challenges of being part of a military family. Did you know that there are over 700,000 active-duty military spouses? These spouses play an indispensable role in supporting their active-duty…

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Four steps to balance decarbonization goals with workplace well-being

Credit to Author: Danny Davies| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

With everyone’s mind on increasing sustainability, we often get swept up in the big-picture aspects of decarbonization: But how much do we need to reduce our carbon footprint? What technologies can we integrate to streamline processes, improve reporting, and minimize waste? And how long will…

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4 ways power digitalization gets your building closer to net zero

Credit to Author: Arnaud Cantin| Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The earth’s hottest summer in recorded history and our oceans’ highest documented surface temperatures are stark reminders of global warming’s devastating effects and the urgency to decarbonize. Buildings, in particular, are responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions and waste 30% of their consumed energy….

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The EU Energy Efficiency Directive and its impact on CIOs, Data Centre Owners and Operators

Credit to Author: Alison Matte| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In my role as sustainability leader for EcoStruxure IT, I have the unique vantage point of seeing how the IT and Data Centre industry is changing to limit its impact on the environment. Data centres are voracious energy consumers, accounting for nearly 2.7% of European electricity usage…

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