Schneider Electric announces the acquisition of nxtControl
Located in Austria, nxtControl is a highly innovative company leading the industry in real-time control software for distributed control systems based on the IEC 61499 standard.
"We are very pleased to welcome on board the nxtControl team" said Fabrice Jadot, CTO of Schneider Electric's Industry Business. "Their innovative IEC 61499 programming approach will allow us to address the future requirements of the Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0, and as such it will be a key technology of our EcoStruxure architecture."
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems.
We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.
We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.