Schneider Electric has developed a secure power and cooling as a service solution that aims to transform how customers consume and manage power backup solutions.

The model gives users secure power without the need to own, operate or maintain the power and cooling systems. It responds to the growing trend to more effectively manage consumption rather than own the assets.

The solution has just been implemented across Australia with a Queensland-based aged care service provider. Available through the APC by Schneider Electric channel network enables companies to consume a full suite of digitally enabled uninterrupted power solutions at an agreed monthly rate.

The number of sites can be scaled up or down as needed, adding efficiencies in planning and budget management.

Schneider Electric vice president Howard Bowland is responsible for leading the development of the new offering, in collaboration with Schneider Electric vice president of secure power Joe Craparotta.

“We’ve spent eighteen months developing this model as a way to help support the businesses that rely on us,” Howard says.

“The delivery of our first EcoStruxure Outcomes – Secure Power and Cooling as a Service for our care home client will help us give them and other customers a greater sense of security. It eliminates the potential for any unexpected costs and interruptions to service that can come with owning the infrastructure. This peace of mind is of great value to them, and I believe many others in care and services industries, particularly at a time when companies are navigating an uncertain economic climate.

“Collaborating with APC by Schneider Electric partner D&G Solutions Group was critical in developing the right outcome for our joint customer. Our ambition is, with our key channel partners, to provide a fully comprehensive service that provides custom fit solutions with the ability to grow with our users. As their needs increase this new service is able to adapt allowing for an evolving and flexible partnership.”

Joe adds: “Schneider Electric has a proud history of innovation and offer development. By listening to our APC channel partners and end user customers we have been able to develop an offer to the market that we feel provides great value.”