Schneider selects Windows Azure as preferred Cloud Platform

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Schneider selects Windows Azure as preferred Cloud Platform 
Schneider Electric has announced selection of Microsoft's(NASDAQ:MSFT) Cloud computing and infrastructure platform, Windows Azure as a preferred Cloud provider for the company's StruxureWare software applications and suites, beginning with StruxureWare Resource Advisor and StruxureWare Energy Operations. Windows Azure deployment will increase Schneider Electric’s ability to solutions that will improve the performance of customer processes and operations.


Schneider Electric's direct access to Microsoft Cloud computing technology resources and programmes will accelerate customer software development programmes, lower research and development and operational costs as well as minimize large capital expenditure. Through this partnership, Schneider Electric is leveraging the cybersecurity expertise and industry security compliance provided by Windows Azure to further protect customer data and privacy. Schneider Electric will also team with the Microsoft sales and marketing resources for global support and to leverage their extensive customer relationships.

Pascal Brosset, Chief Technology Officer, Schneider Electric, said, "We selected Microsoft Windows Azure to accelerate the development of our software solutions, reduce costs and increase the reliability and security of our global offers. We are excited to further our relationship with Microsoft to jointly innovate in the domain of energy efficiency solutions and provide better value to our customers."

Vibhor Kapoor, Director, Product Marketing, Windows Azure, stated, "Windows Azure's scalable global infrastructure, flexibility and cost-effectiveness offer customers and partners compelling value as they move to the Cloud. By naming Windows Azure the preferred cloud platform for StruxureWare, Schneider Electric is helping its customers save money and gain efficiency.........See More