• Schneider Electric Exchange is the world’s first cross-industry open ecosystem that unleashes the power of collaboration in an open environment
• Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure architecture and platform gives unprecedentedproductivity with IIoT-ready solutions for machine builders
• A new range of EcoStruxure Advisor apps and services help companies start their digitization journey

Hannover (Germany), April 1, 2019 – Closely aligned to the “Integrated Industry – IndustrialIntelligence” theme of Hannover Messe, Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, will showcase a range of digitally connected products, solutions, and services that help customers either begin their digitization journey, or accelerate their digital transformation.

Schneider Electric’s Exchange and EcoStruxure platforms of Industrial Internet of Things(IIoT)-connected apps, services, and products help decision-makers and managers digitize operations quickly, cost-effectively, and with complete confidence.

“To maximize returns in this rapidly evolving environment, industry needs open and innovative platformsfor sharing ideas, breaking down silos, and unlocking access to new markets, which is why we’ve launched Schneider Electric Exchange,“ said Peter Herweck, EVP, Schneider Electric Industry. “Tosupport this collaboration, we are launching new products, closely tied to our EcoStruxure architecture and platform, that help managers in all sectors digitize machines and processes, while driving efficiencyand resilience in an increasingly competitive environment.”

Schneider Electric Exchange unleashes the power of collaboration in an open environment

Schneider Electric Exchange is the world’s first cross-industry open ecosystem dedicated to solving real- world sustainability and efficiency challenges. Schneider Electric Exchange helps customers reach a larger customer base in otherwise hard-to-reach new markets, thanks to a vast library of resources such as APIs, analytics, and data sets to improve digital offers. It leverages digital tools and expertise to scale solutions and speed up time to market, while allowing collaboration through a powerful cloud-based platform to share insights and designs, and effectively manage and complete projects.

As an illustration of Schneider Electric Exchange in action, global management consulting and professional services firm Accenture brings the ability to create customized solutions and develop digital business models, while Claroty, a security specialist for operational technology infrastructure, offers industrial cybersecurity expertise, working with companies to address the larger digital risk that comes with integrating IIoT solutions.

Central to Schneider Electric Exchange is EcoStruxureTM, the group’s open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and ecosystem of experts. Leveraging advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity, EcoStruxure delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity, bringing innovation at every level. EcoStruxure is deployed in almost 500,000 sites with the support of 20,000+ developers, 650,000 services providers and partners, 3,000 utilities, and connects over 2 million assets under management.