{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"154283","rtpr_id":"nGNE7z7PL6-20260928","ticker":"SCHN","exchange":"Euronext Paris","all_tickers":["SCHN"],"title":"Schneider Electric unveils the world’s first fully Software-Defined Medium Voltage switchgear to accelerate the speed and scalability of AI factories","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-28T14:00:00.320Z","article_body":"* New Software Defined MV architecture delivers up to 3× faster ordering and\nmanufacturing, up to 2× faster commissioning, zero-downtime upgrades, and a\nsimplified footprint with less wiring and fewer components\n* Architecture piloted with Equinix in a live colocation data center\nenvironment\nLAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric, a global\nenergy technology leader, today unveiled the world’s first fully\nSoftware-Defined Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, redefining how electrical\ndistribution systems are designed, deployed, and operated.\n\nAnnounced at YOTTA 2026 (September 28–30, Las Vegas), the innovation is part\nof Schneider Electric’s broader vision for Software Defined Energy, which\ndecouples system intelligence from hardware to create more flexible,\nresilient, and sustainable energy infrastructure. As electrification\naccelerates and AI factories drive data center demand, this approach allows\npower infrastructure to evolve at the same pace as the digital services it\nsupports. It marks the next step for Schneider Electric as the energy\ntechnology partner for the organizations that run critical operations.\n\nTraditional Medium Voltage systems rely on engineered-to-order, custom-built\ndesigns, resulting in longer lead times, complex procurement processes, and\nlimited scalability. Software Defined MV Equipment addresses these constraints\nby shifting functionality into software and enabling over-the-air updates that\ndeliver new features and performance improvements without physical\nmodifications. Standardized hardware platforms replace bespoke designs, making\nsystems easier to deploy, adapt, and scale. Importantly, upgrades can be\nimplemented with zero operational downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service.\n\nThis transformation is supported by a simplified and modular hardware\narchitecture that significantly reduces system complexity. By moving away from\nfully custom assemblies toward configurable, software-enabled modules,\nSchneider Electric enables faster ordering and manufacturing while lowering\nthe environmental impact of production. Based on Schneider Electric studies\nand estimations, this approach delivers up to 3× faster ordering and\nmanufacturing, and a simplified footprint with less wiring and fewer\ncomponents.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=f91wdlI-GKsDrWVgxrPOZIOdWik88RfVGEnJ9DdJlQLIFkfIZNC2GQLdlCKzMei6qcB2xd_dMswx6mEODYmuj-4swLqjkC6LK3aIoJrGyVnjSzrtVLqI-WdKpXYsYFIW6RDq-F8alLNbSAsnO2p-XKb_-EUaB8g41YXSB4gdcpknUJo-MYL73wCroexGnge5oVpGS7C3ZRklOHDcOeWcosTt44PwYBPJ5wyspyDaTVOO8LgEXHGZEDVil6jeb06zZAzKqY7zsZtsFDE5zookmbE8ohbDOn9DSyRm40P4Me4SIlXcO3LMm1gucUaKKnntOykcVajntvIwDEmFJbGz78X9RSWPRfxZIMCG6sgeYaZRJNiW3hYpOJtw35CkA-VU)\nAt the same time, digital-first commissioning processes, supported by\nautomated testing and intuitive interfaces, accelerate deployment and simplify\non-site operations, enabling up to 2× faster commissioning and onsite\nacceptance testing.\n\nBeyond deployment, Software Defined MV Equipment embeds energy intelligence\nacross the system lifecycle. With built-in connectivity and analytics,\ncustomers benefit from real-time visibility into system performance, as well\nas AI-powered predictive maintenance through EcoCare Services — turning\nreal-time data into foresight, not hindsight, while reducing unplanned\ndowntime and improving operational efficiency.\n\n“Data centers are being asked to build faster than traditional power\ninfrastructure can move,” said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power\nSystems Division, Schneider Electric. “With Software Defined MV switchgear,\nwe are bringing the logic of software to medium voltage equipment — so\ncustomers can deploy in a fraction of the time, standardize across regions,\nand add new capabilities with zero downtime. As their energy technology\npartner, we are making power infrastructure as agile as the digital operations\nit serves.”\n\nSchneider Electric’s next-generation Software Defined MV Equipment is\nalready deployed in the field through a pilot with Equinix, conducted in a\nlive colocation data center environment.\n\n“Software Defined MV Equipment transform the way we design, procure, build,\nand operate MV switchgear, allowing increased standardization for multiple use\ncases whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and\nreliability,” said Greg Metcalf, Senior Director, Global Data Center Design\nand Innovation at Equinix. “We look forward to deepening our collaboration\nwith Schneider Electric as we continue to innovate and scale for the\nfuture.”\n\nBuilding on this foundation, Schneider Electric will extend the Software\nDefined MV architecture across its medium voltage portfolio and,\nprogressively, the rest of the powertrain — including PremSet™ and the\nAirSeT™ range (GM AirSeT™, RM AirSeT™, and SM AirSeT™). Pilot programs\ncontinue through 2027, with broader availability to follow in 2028.\n\nSoftware Defined MV Equipment represents a shift toward a more dynamic and\nfuture-ready model of electrical infrastructure. It enables faster project\nexecution, greater operational insight, and a transition from traditional\ncapital-intensive deployments to lifecycle-driven service models. The result\nis a simpler, smarter, and more sustainable power ecosystem.\n\nTo learn more about Software Defined MV Equipment and register for product and\navailability updates\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1HY04FRfOImVLZi1T5YubRV0wm1KnS1ZhY-bZTzlFu_fuMrwhq8uhXURX1uRy8h9kDdhdiCrHlENEAzy009qkpisDYVd2sjLfxscSBKYsuEfuqgNmVUdka3bFtOeuY5Pv6_D9iCW_E7ILMmFK_6XTSTsYw_xyQiPzSgHzuaKnpSzdSDI_GzHkOwaYYrAxI6IHbnFP53d9WNuuciH_2oDP_lUlMdAzyNpe7cTjgmJKkg=),\nvisit the web\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hjZkk3dW-hswrUu1u-6pu0-BAgTcU6YNPzMcNeDEZsyXEJrjwP-m6ELNGCNPigOfBud7IzJM4AZlmTL5AlIJ1sSgzAShGX6u8-4bJjZNKUPZ6m8ANPTK2BKgjlRBIgXN_MmwjZ5JzXuqIeKisZVzrA7-W2YX1GVgE0VusOccDBpqln152o9NmzR1_tYdix37)\nor download the white paper\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=k_UJlrcQrEwoKzFnBEW9IvyaSe9b9kXPC6TmefGk2DLC5LMmzE5kezgEERVrSdkoixSUaNt1fKgNnsvruOUuHcJRdszLeetk9lGVYJCnqV9NXkrX1jVldtJ3_OWmx432r3DPKBJQm9OH5HlwmfrNS-nvd2O0vokUy7DKWyf8kEE=).\n\nPress contact: mediarelations@se.com\n\nAbout Schneider Electric\n\nSchneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency\nand sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries,\nbusinesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers,\nfactories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected\necosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The\nportfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures,\nAI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000\nemployees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is\nconsistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. \n\nwww.se.com\n\nFollow us on: \nhttps://twitter.com/SchneiderElec\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectric\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/SchneiderCorporate\nhttps://www.instagram.com/schneiderelectric/\nhttp://blog.se.com/\n\nLearn more about Advancing Energy Tech on Schneider Electric Insights\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nIbBGbH_L_0INTZtHUUErY9zJfZsw92NZaqSgr3oCXltyEp6B1Trz2-lct81tkU-GrLex665BVu6FoQG_A33ZNQqGYo3efnJ8xBjrZ3YJMNkjuJhhs6N8kNeIhzzLo1z).\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/97c4cdc5-2007-40dc-af7a-41397685d823","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNE7z7PL6-20260928","title":"Schneider Electric unveils the world’s first fully Software-Defined Medium Voltage switchgear to accelerate the speed and scalability of AI factories","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"SCHN","created":"2026-09-28T14:00:00.320Z","tickers":["SCHN"],"exchange":"Euronext Paris","article_body":"* New Software Defined MV architecture delivers up to 3× faster ordering and\nmanufacturing, up to 2× faster commissioning, zero-downtime upgrades, and a\nsimplified footprint with less wiring and fewer components\n* Architecture piloted with Equinix in a live colocation data center\nenvironment\nLAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric, a global\nenergy technology leader, today unveiled the world’s first fully\nSoftware-Defined Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, redefining how electrical\ndistribution systems are designed, deployed, and operated.\n\nAnnounced at YOTTA 2026 (September 28–30, Las Vegas), the innovation is part\nof Schneider Electric’s broader vision for Software Defined Energy, which\ndecouples system intelligence from hardware to create more flexible,\nresilient, and sustainable energy infrastructure. As electrification\naccelerates and AI factories drive data center demand, this approach allows\npower infrastructure to evolve at the same pace as the digital services it\nsupports. It marks the next step for Schneider Electric as the energy\ntechnology partner for the organizations that run critical operations.\n\nTraditional Medium Voltage systems rely on engineered-to-order, custom-built\ndesigns, resulting in longer lead times, complex procurement processes, and\nlimited scalability. Software Defined MV Equipment addresses these constraints\nby shifting functionality into software and enabling over-the-air updates that\ndeliver new features and performance improvements without physical\nmodifications. Standardized hardware platforms replace bespoke designs, making\nsystems easier to deploy, adapt, and scale. Importantly, upgrades can be\nimplemented with zero operational downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service.\n\nThis transformation is supported by a simplified and modular hardware\narchitecture that significantly reduces system complexity. By moving away from\nfully custom assemblies toward configurable, software-enabled modules,\nSchneider Electric enables faster ordering and manufacturing while lowering\nthe environmental impact of production. Based on Schneider Electric studies\nand estimations, this approach delivers up to 3× faster ordering and\nmanufacturing, and a simplified footprint with less wiring and fewer\ncomponents.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=f91wdlI-GKsDrWVgxrPOZIOdWik88RfVGEnJ9DdJlQLIFkfIZNC2GQLdlCKzMei6qcB2xd_dMswx6mEODYmuj-4swLqjkC6LK3aIoJrGyVnjSzrtVLqI-WdKpXYsYFIW6RDq-F8alLNbSAsnO2p-XKb_-EUaB8g41YXSB4gdcpknUJo-MYL73wCroexGnge5oVpGS7C3ZRklOHDcOeWcosTt44PwYBPJ5wyspyDaTVOO8LgEXHGZEDVil6jeb06zZAzKqY7zsZtsFDE5zookmbE8ohbDOn9DSyRm40P4Me4SIlXcO3LMm1gucUaKKnntOykcVajntvIwDEmFJbGz78X9RSWPRfxZIMCG6sgeYaZRJNiW3hYpOJtw35CkA-VU)\nAt the same time, digital-first commissioning processes, supported by\nautomated testing and intuitive interfaces, accelerate deployment and simplify\non-site operations, enabling up to 2× faster commissioning and onsite\nacceptance testing.\n\nBeyond deployment, Software Defined MV Equipment embeds energy intelligence\nacross the system lifecycle. With built-in connectivity and analytics,\ncustomers benefit from real-time visibility into system performance, as well\nas AI-powered predictive maintenance through EcoCare Services — turning\nreal-time data into foresight, not hindsight, while reducing unplanned\ndowntime and improving operational efficiency.\n\n“Data centers are being asked to build faster than traditional power\ninfrastructure can move,” said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power\nSystems Division, Schneider Electric. “With Software Defined MV switchgear,\nwe are bringing the logic of software to medium voltage equipment — so\ncustomers can deploy in a fraction of the time, standardize across regions,\nand add new capabilities with zero downtime. As their energy technology\npartner, we are making power infrastructure as agile as the digital operations\nit serves.”\n\nSchneider Electric’s next-generation Software Defined MV Equipment is\nalready deployed in the field through a pilot with Equinix, conducted in a\nlive colocation data center environment.\n\n“Software Defined MV Equipment transform the way we design, procure, build,\nand operate MV switchgear, allowing increased standardization for multiple use\ncases whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and\nreliability,” said Greg Metcalf, Senior Director, Global Data Center Design\nand Innovation at Equinix. “We look forward to deepening our collaboration\nwith Schneider Electric as we continue to innovate and scale for the\nfuture.”\n\nBuilding on this foundation, Schneider Electric will extend the Software\nDefined MV architecture across its medium voltage portfolio and,\nprogressively, the rest of the powertrain — including PremSet™ and the\nAirSeT™ range (GM AirSeT™, RM AirSeT™, and SM AirSeT™). Pilot programs\ncontinue through 2027, with broader availability to follow in 2028.\n\nSoftware Defined MV Equipment represents a shift toward a more dynamic and\nfuture-ready model of electrical infrastructure. It enables faster project\nexecution, greater operational insight, and a transition from traditional\ncapital-intensive deployments to lifecycle-driven service models. The result\nis a simpler, smarter, and more sustainable power ecosystem.\n\nTo learn more about Software Defined MV Equipment and register for product and\navailability updates\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1HY04FRfOImVLZi1T5YubRV0wm1KnS1ZhY-bZTzlFu_fuMrwhq8uhXURX1uRy8h9kDdhdiCrHlENEAzy009qkpisDYVd2sjLfxscSBKYsuEfuqgNmVUdka3bFtOeuY5Pv6_D9iCW_E7ILMmFK_6XTSTsYw_xyQiPzSgHzuaKnpSzdSDI_GzHkOwaYYrAxI6IHbnFP53d9WNuuciH_2oDP_lUlMdAzyNpe7cTjgmJKkg=),\nvisit the web\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hjZkk3dW-hswrUu1u-6pu0-BAgTcU6YNPzMcNeDEZsyXEJrjwP-m6ELNGCNPigOfBud7IzJM4AZlmTL5AlIJ1sSgzAShGX6u8-4bJjZNKUPZ6m8ANPTK2BKgjlRBIgXN_MmwjZ5JzXuqIeKisZVzrA7-W2YX1GVgE0VusOccDBpqln152o9NmzR1_tYdix37)\nor download the white paper\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=k_UJlrcQrEwoKzFnBEW9IvyaSe9b9kXPC6TmefGk2DLC5LMmzE5kezgEERVrSdkoixSUaNt1fKgNnsvruOUuHcJRdszLeetk9lGVYJCnqV9NXkrX1jVldtJ3_OWmx432r3DPKBJQm9OH5HlwmfrNS-nvd2O0vokUy7DKWyf8kEE=).\n\nPress contact: mediarelations@se.com\n\nAbout Schneider Electric\n\nSchneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency\nand sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries,\nbusinesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers,\nfactories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected\necosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The\nportfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures,\nAI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000\nemployees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is\nconsistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. \n\nwww.se.com\n\nFollow us on: \nhttps://twitter.com/SchneiderElec\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectric\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/SchneiderCorporate\nhttps://www.instagram.com/schneiderelectric/\nhttp://blog.se.com/\n\nLearn more about Advancing Energy Tech on Schneider Electric Insights\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nIbBGbH_L_0INTZtHUUErY9zJfZsw92NZaqSgr3oCXltyEp6B1Trz2-lct81tkU-GrLex665BVu6FoQG_A33ZNQqGYo3efnJ8xBjrZ3YJMNkjuJhhs6N8kNeIhzzLo1z).\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/97c4cdc5-2007-40dc-af7a-41397685d823"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-28T14:00:00.406224979Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790604000406},"received_at":"2026-09-28T14:00:00.457Z","source_url":null},"analysis":null,"durationMs":null,"modelName":null}}