Bridging the talent shortage in modern data centres

The rapid expansion of data centres has created a high demand for skilled professionals who can design, build, operate, and maintain these complex infrastructures.

13 December 2023

Schneider Electric emphasises the continued investment in data centre technologies should prioritise efficiency and sustainability

Africa has a significant role to play in the world’s efforts to establish sustainable data centres of the future, said Mourad Younes, C&SP Segment Leader, MEA at Schneider Electric, at last week’s AfricaCom, which formed part of the annual Africa Tech Festival held at the CTICC in Cape Town. Addressing...

7 December 2023

Schneider Electric calls for rapid deployment of smart grids to accelerate energy transition

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today called on energy decision makers to prioritise digital upgrades to realise the potential of sustainable, resilient, efficient and flexible Grids of the Future.

29 November 2023

Schneider Electric brings sustainable datacentres to AfricaCom

Datacentre operators are under increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals and address their carbon footprint.  According to Harvard Business Review, 99% of large company CEOs agree that sustainability forms a vital part of their business’ future success.

13 November 2023

West Africa – the drive towards digitisation

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 140 million people in Nigeria don’t have access to energy. In an effort to address this fundamental challenge, the World Economy Forum (WEF) recently hosted 40 stakeholders from Nigeria’s energy and finance sectors at a “deep five” roundtable event, held in Abuja.

31 October 2023

2023 and the ever-evolving channel

This year saw the business landscape evolve at quite a pace; adopting care that streamlines and optimises efficiencies and operations. 

27 October 2023

Drakenstein Municipality first in Africa to implement pioneering green electricity technology by Schneider Electric

Councillor Lorenzo Arendse, Mayoral Committee Member for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture at Drakenstein Municipality opening the launch event. Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa has become the first municipality in Africa and South Africa, and the third in the world to implement specific, cutting-edge green...

15 September 2023

Schneider Electric and Inspired Evolution sign MOU to accelerate green energy development in Africa

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation and Inspired Evolution, a specialised clean energy infrastructure and resource efficiency investment advisory platform, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see the companies advancing the implementation of green, sustainable and digital projects across...

14 September 2023

Food and Beverage – enhancing supply chain visibility

The Food and Beverage (F&B) industry continues to evolve and innovate, and crucial to this is enhancing supply chain visibility, efficiency and overall business operations.

14 September 2023

HR – an important contributor to business longevity through acquisition and partnerships

Business continuity and longevity remain a focal point for businesses in the constantly evolving world. In a time of emerging technologies, acquisitions, and an increasingly diverse and inclusive workforce, HR teams have emerged as all-important contributors to organisational business continuity.

13 September 2023