Schneider Electric has announced a strategic alliance with New Zealand company Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a leading manufacturer in intelligent electronic access control and security solutions, where the two organisations will work together to expand Schneider Electric’s security solutions offering.
The collaboration will build on strengthening Schneider Electric’s existing building management portfolio to develop a fully integrated security management offer that will support its industry-leading energy management and building management systems.
The partnership will enable Schneider Electric to deliver a seamless and holistic security solution capable of providing energy and building customers with utility savings and workforce efficiency.
The partnership comes at a time when there is a growing need for integrated security, energy and building management solutions that is being driven by the need for smarter and safer facilities.
“This alliance enables us to team up with a great partner to offer our customers innovative security solutions ensuring business continuity for our customers,” said Jay Rocavert, Vice President, Buildings Business, Schneider Electric Australia.
“Coupling ICT’s core enterprise access control and intrusion offering with Schneider Electric is a strategic choice for ICT. Customers get a truly unified solution, and the integrated and advanced solutions we have built ICT on, are strengthened. It is an exciting partnership for everyone,” said Hayden Burr, Chief Executive of Integrated Control Technology."