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Credit to Author: Tracy L. Courtemanche| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:47:14 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your job is facility management, you\u2019ve noted the accelerated pace of change. Tech and software innovation have pushed past simply managing energy consumption. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) allows even greater connectivity between systems. For instance, sensors\u2014either built-in or retrofitted\u2014collect and record data constantly. That data feeds software systems and when connected to services, gives you the means to more effectively harness and interpret that data to gain better insight and ultimately find and fix problems before they happen. The possibilities and implications of facility optimization are limitless.<\/p>\n

The Evolution from Energy Management to Facility Optimization<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Facility operations have evolved past the reactive state of energy management by taking advantage of optimization solutions that help save money, lower risk and improve efficiency. Finding the best solution can be a daunting process though, and facility optimization software is no small investment. That\u2019s why independent research firm Verdantix<\/a> recently compared 14 facility optimization software applications to help buyers save time, reduce costs and mitigate risks when selecting products and suppliers.<\/p>\n

\"\"Based on its proprietary Green Quadrant methodology, Verdantix published the findings in a new \u201cGreen Quadrant Facility Optimization Software\u201d report<\/a> that positions Schneider Electric<\/a> as a leader. This report aims to guide c-suite executives and other decision makers in choosing the software supplier that best matches the performance needs of their facility.<\/p>\n

By combining benchmark data from live product demonstrations and questionnaires with an independent customer panel, the report analysis explores how facility optimization applications best help firms achieve business objectives. The report also provides criteria for buyers to use when shortlisting software suppliers. That criteria includes asking how well the solution scales, if it can integrate with existing meters and controls, as well as its data management capabilities.<\/p>\n

What Puts Schneider Electric on the Leaderboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As part of this report, Verdantix examined Schneider Electric EcoStruxure\"\u2122\" Building<\/a> offers and noted the following strengths using a ratings scale of 0 to 3:<\/p>\n