Heritage Month – Valuing Uniqueness
As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month this month, paying homage to our diverse cultures and heritage, one cannot help but wonder what can be done to create a more inclusive society?
15 September 2022
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Supply chain – the time of OT and IT convergence is here
Supply chains across industry are notoriously complex and more so when companies have a global reach. The industry is extremely competitive with some companies featuring mindboggling innovation which means organisations have to continuously ensure they stay one step ahead of the competition.
15 September 2022
Mining – why on-site generation provides a future-proofed, sustainable and reliable alternative
Like its counterparts across thew world, the South African mining industry is an electricity super user. Unsurprisingly, it was one of the first industries that had to comply with South Africa’s Carbon Tax Act, which is driving mining houses to at alternatives to reduce OPEX while meeting its regulatory obligations.
12 September 2022
As digital technologies extend from machine to grid and data centre, they bring new opportunities for efficiency, transparency and sustainability
As if the drive to decarbonise energy as part of sustainability and climate change efforts was not enough, the recent rise in energy prices has brought into sharp contrast the need to re-examine how we generate, distribute, and consume electricity.
7 September 2022
South Africa and France look towards the skills development of the future
Zanélle Dalglish, Director Sustainable Development & Academy, Anglophone Africa Cluster at Schneider Electric recently formed part of an esteemed panel and guests which included the Deputy Minister of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Mr Buti Manamela at the Business Forum Southern Africa – France event, hosted at The Capital...
6 September 2022
The power of software to enable the circular economy
As enterprises make ever greater efforts to become more sustainable, with some expressing their intent to go beyond carbon neutral and into carbon negative, the benefits of circular economy practices have come to the fore.
30 August 2022
Schneider Electric Field Services – creating a partner eco-system across Africa
After-sales service plays a fundamental role in realising continued operational excellence and enhanced TCO.
26 August 2022
The digital twin – your partner in predictive operational efficiency
Understanding electrical power systems efficiency and potential points of failure is paramount. Unplanned outages have a direct impact on the bottom line and can cripple a business.
24 August 2022
Lithium-ion batteries – a new dawn in sustainable storage optimisation
Industry is definitely experiencing a move from VRLA (valve regulated lead–acid) batteries, which have been used in data centres for decades, to lithium-ion battery technology. And why not, the benefits are clear: smaller, lighter and a longer lifespan.
23 August 2022
Finding a solution to two critical challenges faced by water and wastewater today
Water and wastewater enterprises have recognised that the industry’s business model needs to become more circular, resilient, and sustainable. The water industry currently consumes 7% of the world’s energy, directly contributing around 1% of industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for Europe and anywhere from 3-10% globally.
19 August 2022