Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 10 | Page 42

INTELLIGENT GREEN TECHNOLOGY About Siemon S iemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, has announced the addition of a new energy analytics platform at its global headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Watertown, Conn, US. In conjunction with local utility Eversource, Siemon deployed the RTIS® analytics platform from Artis Energy Intelligence, which delivers real-time visibility and insight into energy use to help meet its world-class sustainability goals. Siemon has long been committed to sustainability and has been a driving force in support of environmental policies and conservation. As the greenest cabling manufacturer in the industry with an ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification and 179 per cent negative carbon footprint across all global operations, the deployment of the RTIS® energy analytics platform expands Siemon’s environmental commitment by identifying operational improvements and opportunities to further reduce energy consumption. In 2014, we added a building automation system to our manufacturing facilities, and from that we determined where our power loads were going. The Artis Energy analytics system is the missing link that allows us to take this one step further, allowing us to see real-time usage for specific equipment and determine exactly why, where and how much power is 42 being used at any given moment. “We are excited to work with a company like Siemon, who is committed to sustainability and provide them with the ability to automate their diagnostics and create a long-term data-driven energy strategy,” said Chris Pieper, Vice President of Marketing for Artis Energy Intelligence. “The system essentially tells us what’s going on behind the meter, analysing energy usage from the building as a whole all the way down to a particular piece of equipment. It also looks at overall demand and allows systems and equipment to automatically curtail energy usage during expensive peak times to further save money. Our initial analysis has indicated that there is an opportunity for Siemon to save approximately 14 per cent on its total estimated annual electric costs.”  Siemon has long been committed to sustainability and has been a driving force in support of environmental policies and conservation. Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specialising in the design and manufacture of high- quality, high-performance, low- voltage infrastructure solutions and services for datacentres, LANs and Intelligent Buildings. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global sales, technical and logistics expertise spanning over 100 countries, Siemon offers a comprehensive suite of copper and optical fibre cabling systems, cabinets, racks, cable management, datacentre power and cooling systems, and Intelligent Infrastructure Management solutions. With more than 400 patents specific to structured cabling, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and the development of industry standards, underlining the company’s long-standing commitment to its customers and the industry. Siemon Interconnect Solutions (SIS) is a Siemon business unit made up of a team of dedicated technical sales professionals supported by Siemon Labs, mechanical, electrical and signal integrity engineers committed to solving industry and customer-driven interconnect challenges. It provides custom network infrastructure solutions to OEMs, leading manufacturers, value-added resellers and system integrators. About Artis Energy Artis Energy Intelligence delivers real-time visibility and insights that help companies save energy, identify operational improvements, analyse investment opportunities, and meet sustainability goals. Its analytics platform, RTIS®, provides the business intelligence and awareness needed to transform energy into a competitive advantage. Issue 10 INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS