1. Azure Cloud Platform Provides Reliability, Scalability, and Security for Smart Energy Management Solution
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“As we at Schneider Electric create more sophisticated home energy management solutions, data security is top of mind. Thanks to Azure, Wiser Air homeowners have peace of mind knowing they have access to the latest security technology.” – Yann Kulp, VP of SmartSpace, Schneider Electric
SITUATION
Schneider Electric realized there was a gap in the energy management market where consumers needed to make sense of complex Big Data to make smart energy decisions. Since this need was not met by current technology, Schneider Electric sought to revolutionize the way consumers understand and manage their energy. It needed a partner with the expertise and ability to meet the demands of top-level reliability and security standards.
MICROSOFT AZURE ISV:
Schneider Electric
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LOCATION: Andover, MA, USA
ORG SIZE: More than 160,000 employees
MICROSOFT AZURE ISV PROFILE:
Schneider Electric specializes in energy management and automation solutions that help customers in more than 100 countries to manage their energy and processes, and reduce energy consumption in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable. Its connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Schneider Electric calls this Life Is On.
SOLUTION
Because Microsoft has expertise in consumer experience and advanced technology, Schneider Electric chose the Microsoft Azure cloud platform for Wiser Air, its Wi-Fi smart thermostat. Azure enables it to deliver a best-in-class user experience, actionable data, and advanced security. Azure protects consumer data from security threats and offers a solution that exceeds expectations for increased security, scalability, and reliability. Schneider Electric uses Azure Event Hub for telemetry ingest and Azure Roles-Based Access Control web roles for its API and worker roles for service orchestration.
BENEFITS
Azure enables Wiser Air to protect data and offer homeowners simple, on-the-go home control and greater energy management opportunities.
Using Azure technology, Wiser Air can offer a user experience designed from the ground up with a native Windows Mobile interface.