Schneider Electric showcased its latest IoT-powered smart solutions during the fourth edition of ‘Power to the Cloud’ held in Dubai in April.

The event stressed the importance of  converging operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT) to provide energy optimisation and improve services through analytics, real-time data management and intelligence capabilities.

Schneider highlighted its  IoT-powered smart solutions through engaging simulations at a dedicated 5,000-sq-m experiential zone. Among the solutions showcased include various elements of a smart city for homes, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions and utilities.

Company experts also discussed the importance of Schneider Electric’s new ‘Life is ON’ brand strategy and its approach toward energy management through four pillars, namely connectivity, sustainability, efficiency, and reliability and safety. ‘Power to the Cloud’ attracted more than 2,000 industry visitors and around 200 VIPs from across the Middle East, Europe and Africa region.