After mechanization, electrification, and informationization, human society has begun to move toward the fourth industrial revolution. The Industrial Internet, regarded as an important cornerstone of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has become a common choice for many countries around the world to seize development opportunities.

In recent years, China’s digital economy has developed rapidly. In the “14th Five-Year Plan” at the beginning of the year, it was clearly proposed to “accelerate digital development and build a digital China” to promote the in-depth integration of digital technology and the real economy. The digital economy has become a new engine for development. Schneider Electric is not only full of confidence in the Chinese market, but also optimistic about the development prospects of China’s digital economy.

Recently, Schneider Electric Digital Industry Demonstration Park was formally established in Beijing Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, including Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center, Electronics Industry Science and Technology Innovation Center, a new generation of environmentally friendly gas medium pressure equipment production line, and related industry supporting facilities. Construction.among them The Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center settled in China. Under the background of the overall development of the digital economy, it will greatly enhance Schneider Electric’s digital innovation capabilities in the Chinese market.

Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center settled in Beijing

Add momentum to the development of the digital economy with “software research and development capabilities”

As China’s economy accelerates toward high-quality development, the industrial structure continues to adjust and optimize, and new growth points continue to emerge. The software industry has not only become an important driving force for the development of the digital economy, but also contains a broad market. Recent data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology show that from January to April 2021, China’s software industry completed software business revenue of 2571.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.0%, and the potential is evident.

Schneider Electric has always been optimistic about the prospects of the software field, and has strengthened its own software research and development capabilities on the basis of hardware research and development, and has continued to invest and deploy. As early as 2013, Schneider Electric established a dedicated digital service department in China to concentrate on new technology application research and software development, and launched the industry’s first cloud-based energy management software REM, which is now the cloud energy efficiency building The predecessor of the consultant led the trend of subsequent industry software migration to the cloud.

The Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center is located in Beijing Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone. Together with the three R&D centers in Shanghai, Xi’an and Shenzhen, it will build an innovative R&D system integrating software and hardware, and accelerate the development of new technologies and Applications in various industries.

“From the establishment of a dedicated digital service department to lead the industry software cloud trend, to the launch of cloud-based device management software, from advocating online and offline hybrid cloud deployment methods, to leading the construction of cross-platform capabilities for industry applications, Schneider Electric has always Relying on R&D and innovation to lead the development of the industry.” said Zhang Lei, vice president of Schneider Electric, head of software R&D center, and head of digital service business China. With the support of R&D and innovation, Schneider Electric is running at high speed on the road to digitalization. In 2020, 50% of its operating income will come from digital business.

The optimization of the business structure and the successive establishment of four R&D centers in the Chinese market further demonstrate Schneider Electric’s determination to provide new momentum for the digital economy. As one of Schneider Electric’s four major global R&D bases, China will continue to export China’s innovative wisdom to the world in the future.

Innovative technology + industry insights, create value with innovation as the scene

For Schneider Electric, in addition to its EcoStruxure digital architecture and platform, AVEVA software is becoming more and more powerful and perfect, Schneider Electric is also gradually building comprehensive software capabilities in the energy management and industrial fields. With the in-depth exploration of sub-industry, it is bound to enable innovation in fields such as 5G, industrial Internet, industrial application software, energy management application software, new energy applications, etc. based on advanced technology in the industry and industry insights accumulated over the years. , And continue to introduce software products including energy management, equipment management, industrial automation and other fields. The establishment of Yizhuang China Software R&D Center this time is to provide support for better integrated scenario innovation.

Such as Schneider Electric relies on its understanding of actual application scenarios, and continues to innovate applications, and will be used in the software in a safe and reliable manner after repeated verifications. : Apply 5G technology to scenarios such as unmanned driving, unmanned tower cranes, flexible production lines, etc.; with the help of AI-enabled software products, launch “Shishi” (automatic chat robots) that can continuously accumulate knowledge bases and improve the accuracy of automatic answers; Constructing digital twins of equipment in buildings and factories can collect data in real time, model and analyze them in the cloud, and put forward targeted opinions, ultimately improving energy and resource efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to sustainable development.

“On top of basic R&D, Schneider Electric will also increase R&D investment in scenarios and agility.” According to Xiong Yi, senior vice president of Schneider Electric and head of China’s strategy and development department, the market in the digital age is changing rapidly. Responding to customer needs faster, Schneider Electric set up an internal innovation team to open up internal links, and coordinate the R&D team with other departments more smoothly to achieve the focus on the new energy industry, data center industry, rail transit locomotive, electronics industry, OEM, etc. Quick response to industry customer needs:

For example, during the new crown epidemic, Schneider Electric provided remote operation and maintenance operations and expert consulting services for the People’s Hospital of Liyang City. In response to the needs of power supply security, active remote operation and maintenance, and energy-saving tie-in, Asset Advisor’s clairvoyance asset consultants, edge control, and interconnection products have helped the hospital reduce the risk of infection while optimizing the level of operation and maintenance during the epidemic. This is for the medical field. Digitization opens up new practices;

Zhejiang Xionglong uses ITE Fengyunhui to carry out 24-hour remote monitoring of UPS equipment on all sections of the road, which solves the challenges of highway application scenarios with multiple outlets, multiple machines, and long distances. Many equipment is located in tunnels and mountainous areas, relying on manual inspections. Digitalization The solution turns the complicated and inefficient inspection work into a part of cloud automation, completely changing the traditional inspection method, saving manpower and enhancing safety.

Persist in openness and sharing, and win the digital era with ecological partners

As a “hundred-year-old shop”, openness and sharing have been deeply embedded in Schneider Electric’s genes, and it has become its business philosophy that can lead the development of the industry for a long time. “Even if Schneider Electric invests more resources in research and development, it is impossible to do everything and cover all fields. Therefore, Schneider Electric’s more role is to empower. Everyone joins hands to make good use of these technologies. It is also the greatest value manifestation of the innovation center and R&D center.” Zhang Lei said, In the future, the China Software R&D Center will introduce more digital talents, continue to adhere to the localization strategy, and work with partners to build a digital ecosystem and share digital dividends.

For example, in the application of 5G technology, Schneider Electric has established cooperation with relevant leading companies to jointly develop digital solutions and promote the landing in various subdivisions; for example, as the speed of data transmission increases and the magnitude of the increase, information Security has often become one of the most important concerns of enterprises. Therefore, Schneider Electric and leading enterprises in the field of information security have conducted a series of research and practice. Through the openness and integration of technology and business with ecological partners, the profitability and market competitiveness of each ecological partner will eventually be strengthened.

In the era of digital economy, whether it is moving toward green smart manufacturing, green energy management, or accelerating low-carbon emission reduction with the help of digital technology, only by insisting on innovation and openness, and co-creating and sharing with ecological partners in multiple dimensions, can they coexist and coexist in competition. win. As the new software R&D center settles in the Chinese market, Schneider Electric will be committed to continuous innovation in China based on its rich technological accumulation and deep industry insights, and will launch software products in the fields of energy management, equipment management, and industrial automation. “Chinese Wisdom” was lost to the world market.