This article has been supplied.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 partners with industrial automation specialists across Southern, East and West Africa.

The programme is designed to help System Integrators (SIs) shift beyond traditional, project‑based hardware delivery and embrace higher‑value, lifecycle‑driven solutions powered by EcoStruxure, Schneider Electric’s open-architecture IoT platform and AVEVA software, analytics and digital services.

Oriel Soupen, Industrial Automation Channel Marketing Manager, SSA at Schneider Electric, says the programme reflects the company’s commitment to building a more resilient, digitally empowered industrial sector across the continent.

“Africa’s industries are evolving rapidly. Customers want partners who can support them from design to optimisation, not just during installation. This programme enables our SIs to deliver that full lifecycle value; consistently, confidently and at scale,” she says.

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