VMPL
New Delhi [India], April 30:
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric, a pioneer in transforming energy management and modern automation, has initiated the Open Automation Movement—a daring effort focused on democratizing industrial automation via an open, software-based approach. Their vendor-neutral, software-centric solutions allow sectors to surpass traditional, proprietary systems, providing plug-and-play functionalities, unrestricted data exchange, and enhanced operational adaptability. Through this adoption of open automation, businesses can boost their performance and responsiveness, enhancing engineering productivity and safeguarding operations against obsolescence for optimal efficacy and creativity. This marks a crucial evolution in designing, managing, and refining industrial setups.
Schneider Electric has initiated a national campaign aimed at mobilizing action across the country. This effort unites various groups including industry organizations, key figures from different industries, engineers, developers, and more stakeholders. The objective is to heighten understanding and acceptance of open, software-defined automation among customers who seek enhanced operational flexibility, digital progress, and faster sustainable practices in India.
Emphasizing the significance of this initiative, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric India, stated, “Unlocking India’s Viksit Bharat potential hinges on making significant strides toward smart, sustainable, and forward-thinking industrialization. The push for Software-defined Open Automation transcends mere technology upgrades—it invites Indian industries to transcend the constraints imposed by outdated systems and welcomes them into a new phase of liberated industrial automation supported by seamless integration, vendor neutrality, and enhanced data collection capabilities. Consequently, we ensure the necessary connections required for sophisticated analytics, whether they occur at the periphery or within cloud environments. This approach forms the foundation upon which India can develop dynamic Industries of Tomorrow, wherein software drives unparalleled flexibility and expansibility.”
India’s path toward an industrial revolution essential for achieving its global economic goals requires moving away from traditional automation methods. Outdated infrastructure marked by vendor monopolies and intricate upkeep hinders the operational resilience, adaptability, and transparent data flow required by modern markets. Acknowledging the significance of this pivotal moment, Schneider Electric has launched the Open Automation Movement with the aim of driving this industrial shift. This initiative seeks to foster a strong collaborative environment among leading industries, government officials, engineering experts, and tech developers—all working together to make automation more accessible. At the heart of this campaign lies Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert (EAE). This platform separates hardware from software at its core, enabling adaptable system configurations, quicker integrations, and seamless scaling capabilities.
Schneider Electric’s shift towards Open, Software Defined Automation represents a profound transformation in how industries operate,” says Arvind Kakru, Vice President of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric India. “Through our platform EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert, we’re designing highly compatible and flexible systems that break free from traditional supplier constraints, speed up design processes, and effortlessly connect information technology with operational technology for improved life cycles. This open automation approach acts as a driving force behind building strong, effective, and eco-friendly industrial environments where digitization enables accurate management leading to significant energy savings. We aim to streamline complex setups through coordinated industrial infrastructure and enhanced data circulation for sophisticated analysis, all aligned with established IT protocols to enhance productivity and durability. The foundation of our strategy—focusing on applications, integrating IT and OT smoothly, and prioritizing assets—is set to yield exceptional efficiencies, greater resilience, and lower overall costs.
Expanding further on this program, Rajat Abbi, Vice President of Marketing at Schneider Electric India, comments, “With this initiative, we underscore our significant dedication and accountability toward advancing industrial automation with an open approach. The Open Automation initiative positions Schneider Electric as a frontrunner in enabling industries to embrace bold transformations via adaptable and forward-thinking processes. Leveraging every pertinent marketing channel, we aim to promote this campaign widely and showcase the genuine advantages of transitioning to software-defined, open automation.”
Schneider Electric is collaborating intensively with participants from major industries as part of this initiative involving
Water & Wastewater
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Consumer Packaged Goods
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Food & Beverage
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Life Sciences
And much more. Many prominent figures from leading industries have already embraced this initiative, demonstrating significant progress throughout the industrial sector. This Open, Software-defined Automation Movement will be instrumental in assisting small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with affordable and adaptable technologies that were previously unattainable because of vendor monopolies and substantial infrastructure expenses.
About Schneider Electric
The aim at Schneider Electric is to generate meaningful impact by enabling everyone to maximize their use of energy and resources, thereby connecting advancement with environmental responsibility for everybody. This concept is referred to as “Life Is On” at Schneider Electric.
Our aim is to become your go-to ally for Sustainability and Efficiency.
As a worldwide industrial technology pioneer, we offer unparalleled knowledge in electrification, automation, and digitization to power smart industries, robust infrastructure, forward-thinking data centers, intelligent structures, and user-friendly residences. With extensive industry know-how at our core, we deliver comprehensive start-to-finish lifecycle AI-driven Industrial IoT solutions through interconnected devices, automated systems, advanced software, and support services, providing digital replicas to facilitate lucrative expansion for our clients.
We operate as a human-centric organization, hosting an ecosystem comprising 150,000 employees along with over one million collaborators across more than 100 nations. This global presence ensures closeness to both clients and key players. Our operations thrive on embracing diversity and inclusivity at every level, driven by our significant mission to build a sustainable future for everyone.
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