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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, specializing in energy management and automation solutions. The company operates across more than 100 countries and serves industrial, commercial, and residential sectors with a comprehensive portfolio of electrical distribution, power protection, and automation products. Schneider Electric is recognized as a global leader in electrical equipment manufacturing, with particular expertise in circuit breaker technology, switchgear, and power management systems. The company has established significant operations across Africa, including East Africa, where it markets and distributes electrical protection products tailored to regional infrastructure needs. Schneider Electric's product lines include the EasyPact series of circuit breakers, which are designed for industrial and commercial electrical distribution applications. The company emphasizes innovation in electrical safety and efficiency, regularly launching new products to address evolving market demands in emerging markets.

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Schneider Electric and AMD unveil AI Factory reference design

Schneider Electric and AMD have released a jointly validated reference design for the AMD Helios rackscale solution, supporting AI clusters of up to 10.4 MW and racks of up to 246 kW, with liquid cooling removing up to 84% of heat and a power usage effectiveness as low as about 1.12 at full load, says Manish Kumar. Steven Santini says surging AI-driven electricity demand, projected by the International Energy Agency to approach 945 TWh by 2030, is reshaping infrastructure investment globally, with Africa's land, renewables potential and grid development positioning it within this emerging contest for energy and digital infrastructure capability.

Channel partners shift towards software-led, AI-enabled outcomes

Schneider Electric says its industrial automation partners are evolving from hardware resellers into digital-transformation advisers combining software integration, AI, cybersecurity and lifecycle services, with certification frameworks ensuring consistent technical standards, say Oriel Soupen and Chris Neethling.

Mentorship and graduate programmes build engineering talent

Schneider Electric hosted almost 100 female engineering students from Sedibeng TVET College at its Midrand headquarters for a Mandela Day Women in STEM mentorship, says Tanya Ramlagan, while in Nairobi, young graduate engineers led the "living lab" build-out of the company's new East Africa head office, integrating building management, automation and lighting-control systems, says Ifeanyi Odoh.

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Schneider Electric and AMD Release First Helios Platform Reference Design to Accelerate AI Factory Deployment
Schneider Electric and AMD Release First Helios Platform Reference Design to Accelerate AI Factory Deployment
24th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and AMD today announced a jointly developed and validated reference design for the AMD Helios rackscale solution that provides a scalable... 


AI – how the next moon race is right here on Earth
AI – how the next moon race is right here on Earth
23rd July 2026

By: Steven Santini - Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric In 1969, the world watched in awe as Neil Armstrong took “one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind”, a... 


Schneider Electric Mandela Day Women in STEM Mentorship inspires future women engineers
Schneider Electric Mandela Day Women in STEM Mentorship inspires future women engineers
22nd July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, welcomed almost 100 female engineering students from its education partner Sedibeng TVET College, Sebokeng to its Midrand headquarters in... 


Our next generation of engineers building living labs of innovation
Our next generation of engineers building living labs of innovation
21st July 2026

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa When people talk about the future of engineering in Africa, the conversation often centres on potential, the promise of a young... 


Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
20th July 2026

As industrial automation becomes increasingly software‑driven and AI‑enabled, the role of the channel partner is undergoing a profound shift. The next generation of partners will be measured not by... 


How the fast-food industry can gain a competitive edge, fast
How the fast-food industry can gain a competitive edge, fast
17th July 2026

By: Charles Coetzee - Buildings & C&SP Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Fast-food or Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) operators operate within one of the most competitive spaces in... 


Retrofitting for sustainability – a smarter, more resilient path to modernisation
Retrofitting for sustainability – a smarter, more resilient path to modernisation
16th July 2026

By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry – Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Across Sub-Saharan Africa, organisations are under increasing pressure to... 


Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
16th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its TeSys Tera motor management solution across the West African market. With enhanced motor protection,... 


East Africa’s access to energy should scale with the reality of all communities
East Africa’s access to energy should scale with the reality of all communities
15th July 2026

Today, East Africa has made considerable strides in paving the way towards a sustainable energy future, however, it is also in a time where this progress is increasingly shaped by community... 


New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem across Africa
New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem across Africa
14th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will soon officially launch its new System Integrator (SI) Programme – SI Energise 2.0 – which will mark a major change in how the company... 


Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
13th July 2026

By: Faith Waithaka - Cloud and Service Provider Segment Lead for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the... 


Bridging Generations: Shaping a Multi‑Generational, Future‑Ready Workforce to Drive Growth in Africa
Bridging Generations: Shaping a Multi‑Generational, Future‑Ready Workforce to Drive Growth in Africa
10th July 2026

By: Yewande Ayowole‑Oso - Regional HR West Africa & MEA Senior Talent Programme Lead, and Aurélie Memeliwando, Regional HR Central Region, SSA Talent Leader and MEA Electrifier Project Lead at... 


Schneider Electric launches anticipated Easy9 Pro to SA market
Schneider Electric launches anticipated Easy9 Pro to SA market
10th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the South African launch of Easy9 Pro, a cost-effective new generation of final distribution products designed to support small... 


Schneider Electric launches EasyPact CVS C4 to strengthen cost effective LV protection portfolio in South Africa
Schneider Electric launches EasyPact CVS C4 to strengthen cost effective LV protection portfolio in South Africa
10th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has launched its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded‑case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in South Africa, strengthening its Easy Series portfolio with a... 


Schneider Electric launches EasyPact NW in South Africa, delivering cost effective, high performance LV protection
Schneider Electric launches EasyPact NW in South Africa, delivering cost effective, high performance LV protection
10th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the South African launch of its EasyPact NW air circuit breaker. This expands the company’s Easy Series portfolio with a... 


Image of a Schneider Electric EasyPact CVS
Fit-for-purpose power protection for East Africa
10th July 2026

Global energy technology specialist Schneider Electric has announced the launch of its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in East Africa, which the company says will help... 


How South African organisations can turn sustainability ambition into measurable impact
How South African organisations can turn sustainability ambition into measurable impact
8th July 2026

By: Rohit Chashta - Sustainability Business Lead, Africa, SE Advisory Services at Schneider Electric In 2026, the question for South African businesses is no longer 'why' sustainability matters,... 


Uganda’s first refinery has the potential to build a lasting energy ecosystem
Uganda’s first refinery has the potential to build a lasting energy ecosystem
7th July 2026

By: Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Hegazi - Business Development Leader, Energy and Chemicals, Schneider Electric East Africa With Uganda announcing that its estimate of recoverable oil and gas resources has... 


 SF₆-free switchgear and digital intelligence – mines are now investing in outcomes
SF₆-free switchgear and digital intelligence – mines are now investing in outcomes
7th July 2026 By: Haydon Whitley

By: Cecil Maartens - Account Manager MMM Segment for SSA at Schneider Electric Mining is a high-stake industry and always has been. Few other industries are under so much pressure to consistently... 


Schneider Electric progresses phased-delivery of over $290M in AI Infrastructure Solutions, including Motivair technologies, at TeraWulf’s Google-Backed Lake Mariner Campus
26th June 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader and Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today announced the successful... 


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