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Schneider Electric’s Esmi access control system gets a wireless upgrade with Aperio® locks

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With Esmi and Aperio®, facility managers can forget about mechanical keys and the hassles of physical key management, saving their organization time and money in the process. Aperio® wireless locks from ASSA ABLOY are now integrated with the Schneider Electric Esmi Access system. Existing and new Esmi customers can extend their access control system to many more doors than would ever be feasible using standard wired security.

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New Pelco Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe

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New Pelco Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the promotion of Phil Tennent to the role of Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe. Phil has responsibility for security sales in the UK, Ireland, DACH, BENELUX, NORDICS and BALTIC regions. Phil joined Pelco in 2011 and brings extensive, security industry distribution and manufacturing experience to his role. His sales and management portfolio includes terms at Norbain, Honeywell and Nice Vision. He gained further commercial acumen during 8 years as a business owner and manager. Phil commented: “I am fortunate to work with an exceptionally talented team of people throughout Pelco, from engineering and new product development through to sales and marketing. Although today’s economy is tough and highly competitive, Pelco is a premium brand with unique products and high levels of service and support. “We have many new products for the Northern European market, including the open-platform VideoXpert™ VMS, Optera multi-sensor, panoramic cameras and Spectra Enhanced, PTZ dome. SureVision 2.0 technology underpins all our cameras, ensuring we offer market-leading image quality, even in low light and high-contrast lighting conditions.” Phil describes himself as a committed family man, who dotes on his wife and two children. When not driving sales for Pelco he likes to spend time with his family and friends, with an occasional business trip to the golf course. Phil added: “I am working with a great brand, unique products, a skilled team and have an entrepreneurial approach to the market. I am extremely excited about this next chapter in my career.” We wish Phil well in his new role. For more information on Pelco by Schneider Electric contact Susan Shackleton on 01189 789 276 or email Susan.Shackleton@schneider-electric.com. [su_button url=”https://www.pelco.com/” target=”blank” style=”flat” background=”#df2027″ color=”#ffffff” size=”10″ radius=”0″ icon=”icon: arrow-circle-right”]For more information on Pelco click here[/su_button]

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Schneider Electric appoints Sharad Shekhar

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Schneider Electric appoints Sharad Shekhar Pelco by Schneider Electric, a fully owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric, announced the appointment of Sharad Shekhar as Chief Executive Officer. Based at Pelco Headquarters in Clovis, California, Shekhar is responsible for the entire global video business. “Sharad brings more than a decade of global business and technical knowledge to the organisation,” explains Laurent Bataille, Executive Vice President, EcoBuilding Division – Schneider Electric. “He has a proven track record of increasing revenue growth and an absolute adaptability to thrive in highly competitive markets. He will lead our Pelco video business at a time where we are bringing to market very exciting products, including our Optera multi-sensor cameras and VideoXpert, our brand-new video management platform.” Having had extensive general management experience with his prior positions at Cummins, where he spent 15 years, Shekhar most recently was in charge of the $1.7B North American Exhaust Aftertreatment Business. Prior to this, Shekhar was the General Manager for Cummins’ Global Light Commercial Vehicle Business based in China that he helped start and grow to $650M/year in five years. As part of this effort he played a leadership role in the negotiation and establishment of one of Asia’s largest Joint Venture Engine plants in Beijing and was involved in establishing export operations out of China to serve the sale of products to over 21 OEMs in 35 countries. Prior to this role, Shekhar held a variety of responsibilities across different functions, including Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Finance and Operations. Shekhar worked for Tata Steel at an earlier stage of his career. Sharad Shekhar holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal, India, and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. “I am extremely delighted and honoured to be a part of Pelco and Schneider Electric,” Shekhar says. “In the coming year at Pelco, we will focus on delivering our new product initiatives flawlessly and rolling out a more focused/innovative product and market strategy for future growth. With Pelco’s brand and capabilities, and with Schneider’s backing, we are very well positioned to execute on these fronts.” [su_button url=”https://www.pelco.com/” target=”blank” style=”flat” background=”#df2027″ color=”#ffffff” size=”10″ radius=”0″ icon=”icon: arrow-circle-right”]For more information on Pelco click here[/su_button]

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Pelco capture People’s Choice Award at ASIS 2015

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Pelco capture People’s Choice Award at ASIS 2015 Pelco by Schneider Electric announced today that attendees voted its Optera 180-, 270-, and 360-degree panoramic cameras the 2015 ASIS Accolades Security’s Best People’s Choice Award winner. Offering the industry’s only multi-sensor camera that produces seamless panoramic video, Pelco’s state-of-the-art Optera cameras allow users to immerse themselves within any scene, free of the gaps you find with traditional panoramic cameras. The award was presented during a networking luncheon held at the 61st Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Anaheim, Calif. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “We are honored to be recognized by our customers through this prestigious award. After all, it’s about the unique user experience with our Optera cameras…and users are our customers,” said Herve Fages, Senior Vice President, Video Line of Business at Pelco by Schneider Electric. “No other competitor in the market today has an innovative camera solution that produces the seamless, high quality panoramic images that Optera delivers. And, the difference is immediately apparent to users. They no longer have to look past the visual imperfections; with Optera, users only see the cohesive panoramic views, much like the human eye.” Optera was one of 42 new product and service solutions submitted to the ASIS 2015 Accolades Competition. Each year, the awards are voted on by a panel of end users and experts, and are presented to the companies with the most innovative new technology solutions based on level of innovation, unique attributes and the benefit the solution brings to the security industry. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be the recipients of such a distinguished award acknowledging the innovation of our Optera cameras,” said Kim Loy, Vice President of Marketing at Pelco by Schneider Electric. “And we are so pleased that it was the People’s Choice Award because it comes from our customers.” [su_button url=”https://www.pelco.com/” target=”blank” style=”flat” background=”#df2027″ color=”#ffffff” size=”10″ radius=”0″ icon=”icon: arrow-circle-right”]Click here to find out more about Pelco by Schneider Electric[/su_button]

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Pelco launches Spectra Enhanced, Full HD PTZ dome

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Pelco by Schneider Electric launched the new Spectra Enhanced Full HD, high speed PTZ dome at IFSEC 2015, with 20X or 30X optical zoom options. The Spectra Enhanced dome is a security industry market leader, for image quality and overall performance. It delivers a massive 60 images per second frame rate; includes electronic image stabilisation to eliminate vibration noise; and has SureVision 2.0 wide dynamic range (WDR), with 130dB, to ensure high quality video images are produced in the most demanding lighting conditions. An image ‘Defog’ function helps tackle challenging environmental conditions, as does Visibility Enhancement Mode. Smooth and fast PTZ control with very low latency makes the Spectra Enhanced dome easy to operate with precise operator control. Pelco’s full suite of behavioral analytics provides built-in intelligence, including camera sabotage and directional motion detection. Single cable HPOE and PoE+ ensure simple installation and ONVIF Profile-S and Profile-G compliance guarantee integration with a wide range of leading VMS platforms and NVR control systems. The Spectra Enhanced dome offers 32GB of local recording via SD Card. It is extremely robust and uses a dome bubble that is optimised for HD video to ensure clear and crisp images with minimal distortion. Stainless steel options are available for saline environments. The Spectra Enhanced Full HD PTZ dome is ideal for surveillance applications where high quality video, precise operation and analytics functionality are required, in virtually any lighting condition. For more information on Pelco by Schneider Electric contact Susan Shackleton on 01189 789 276 or email Susan.Shackleton@schneider-electric.com.

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Power to the Cloud Attracts over 1,600 Industry Professionals

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Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management, concluded its annual Power to the Cloud event reiterating the importance of cloud for globally flourishing smart cities. The company also launched the much-awaited prefabricated modular datacentre truck, a model of which was open to all attendees. Held at Atlantis-The Palm on 4 and 5 November, Power to the Cloud this year convened some 1,600 industry professionals and regional customers who discussed the future of smart cities and Schneider Electric’s contributions to innovative, sustainable and energy efficient solutions. Prominent attendees included Schneider Electric’s UAE-based customers Masdar City, RTA, DEWA and Dubai Municipality. His Excellency Mohammed Ahmad Bin Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary for Economic Affairs, UAE Ministry of Economy, inaugurated the event and commended smart city projects that are aligned with the UAE Vision 2021. Dr Manuel Sanroma, CIO of Barcelona City Council, in his keynote address focused on the ways in which smart cities enabled sustainable lifestyles, drawing on examples of Barcelona’s urban evolution. In addition, Knut Molaug, CEO, Green Mountain Energy Company, shared insights on the greenest datacentre in the world situated in Norway – implemented by Schneider Electric experts. Senior Schneider Electric spokespersons additionally reviewed cloud and ICT’s limitless possibilities in making smart cities a reality. Benoit Dubarle, Country President – UAE, Oman & Pakistan, Schneider Electric said: “Power to the Cloud has been a crucial educational forum for continuing the conversation on smart cities – currently a hot topic in this region. Participating delegates and visitors witnessed our demos at the smart city pavilion, and actively engaged with us through shared questions, visions and ideas of a smart city powered by the cloud. “This year, we received an overwhelmingly positive response from end-users across EMEA, all of whom support urban efficiency as a strategy for long-term economic development. We were honoured to exchange dialogue with several international industry leaders, who shared their own dynamic views on smart cities and the opportunities such environments would present to the UAE.” Thierry Chamayou, Vice President, Middle East, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe – IT Business, Schneider Electric, said: “New technologies are helping us redefine efficiencies and optimization, with the greatest impact of this visible in smart cities. Schneider Electric is at the absolute forefront. Power to the Cloud showcases how Schneider Electric solutions validate the benefits of technology investment through improving the management of energy and utilities, saving costs, and adding business value – all with the datacenter at its core.” The event featured 2,500 square meter smart city pavilion which included demos of smart buildings solutions, energy efficient home automation systems, smart public services such as security and mobility, smart grids and integrated cloud management platforms. End-users applauded Schneider Electric’s smart portfolio, which is a stepping stone towards improving the overall quality of life in urban ecosystems.

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Schneider Opens Doors to Third Annual Power to the Cloud

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His Excellency Mohammed Ahmad Bin Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary for Economic Affairs, UAE Ministry of Economy, was the guest of honour at Schneider Electric’s flagship annual event – Power to the Cloud. In his keynote address, Al Shehhi highlighted the future of the country’s smart and sustainable urban landscape, its benefits to citizens, and the event’s industry stature as a key platform for the exchange of technological know-how and trends. Remarking on technology’s central role to global smart cities, Al Shehhi said: “Global cities are seeking to integrate the components of their urban ecosystems such as governments, schools, healthcare institutions, and security agencies via strong infrastructure and connectivity networks. “During this constant, on-going quest for sophisticated developments for our health, security, infrastructure, education and energy industries, we need leadership and inspiration from experts who can help weave the elements seamlessly. Power to the Cloud comes at a time when the country’s infrastructure and IT industry is booming, and governments have greater responsibility in allocating their resources wisely.” Power to the Cloud is underway at Atlantis-The Palm in Dubai. Key highlights of the event include a large prefabricated modular datacentre and Schneider Electric’s proposed display for EXPO 2020. Additionally, the global energy management leader is showcasing smart buildings solutions, energy efficient home automation systems, smart public services such as security and mobility, smart grids and integrated cloud management platforms.

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Schneider Event to Boost Smart Technology Deployments

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Schneider Electric’s ‘Power to the Cloud’ Event Set to Boost Regional Smart Technology Deployments Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, will showcase the deployment of smart mobility, IT, infrastructure and energy solutions across key verticals at its annual ‘Power to the Cloud’ conference and exhibition themed ‘Making Smart Cities a Reality.’ To take place on 4-5 November at Atlantis-The Palm, the third consecutive edition of the event is anticipated to draw more than 1,500 trade visitors from around the Middle East, Africa, South East Europe and Turkey. A large prefabricated modular datacentre and Schneider Electric’s proposed display for EXPO 2020 will serve as key highlights of the 2,500 square meter exhibition area. In addition, the space will spotlight smart buildings solutions, energy efficient home automation systems, smart public services such as security and mobility, smart grids and integrated cloud management platforms. Keynote addresses by Barcelona City Council CIO Manel Sanroma and other global experts will set the tone for a series of deliberations on smart technology for urban efficiency in the conference component of the event. Additionally, over 100 regional CIOs and VIPs will participate in an exclusive session to discuss about industry trends and latest developments on smart city deployments globally. Benoit Dubarle, Country President – UAE, Oman and Pakistan, Schneider Electric, said: “Schneider Electric is committed to implementing world-class smart city executions through our innovations. By converging our partners’ state-of-the-art technology solutions, we strive to bring quality smart products for all verticals in the GCC region. Power to the Cloud 2014, the largest smart city gathering in the MEA region, provides an invaluable platform to discuss the headway made in Schneider Electric’s smart city research and development. We will also reveal our plans for the next phase of implementing Dubai’s vision.” Thierry Chamayou, Vice President – Middle East, Africa, Turkey and South-East Europe, IT Business, Schneider Electric, said: “Power to the Cloud 2013 attracted over 1,300 professionals and influencers from the IT and government sectors. In 2012, the event drew the attendance of more than 600 IT professionals from across the region. The event has become one of our biggest platforms globally to address our complete technology portfolio and our thought leadership position that we carry in the industry. Attendees can expect a never before scale of a smart city event encompassing our smart city offering both from products & applications as well as from a content driven conference.” Jyoti Lalchandani, Vice President and Regional Managing Director at IDC Middle East, Africa and Turkey, added: “Today countries globally are taking all efforts in creating and developing Smart Cities, particularly in this region. Cities must adopt a multi-faceted approach to ensure that important and robust services are in place to add value to the citizen as well as the economic growth of the city. The most crucial factors identified by IDC to developing Smart Cities are namely Economic Development, Sustainability, Citizen Engagement, Ecosystem, Partnership development and innovation,” Professionals and trade visitors looking to attend the 2014 edition are invited to register for free on the event website: http://powertothecloud2014-ae.schneider-electric.com

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