Macnica signs sales partnership with Plat Home and develops "data visualization solution" - Contributing to energy efficiency improvement and optimization by promoting the introduction of IoT systems -

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as Macnica), a total Services & Solutions provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, is a total service solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT. We have entered into a sales partnership with Chiyoda Ward, President: Tomoyasu Suzuki (hereinafter referred to as Plat Home), and have developed a "data visualization solution ^{* 1}." We are also pleased to announce that we have joined the IoT Solution Partner Program ^{* 2, which} was created by Plat Home and aims to increase awareness and promote the use of IoT systems.

Demand is increasing for in-house power generation of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass toward the realization of carbon neutrality in 2050. However, due to the effects of weather and problems with power generation efficiency, renewable energy is unstable in terms of stable power generation and supply. The challenge is how to stably supply renewable energy.

Therefore, we have entered into a sales partnership with Plat'Home and developed ^​a "data visualization solution" by technically linking Plat'Home's OpenBlocks IoT series (hereinafter "OpenBlocks IoT") equipped with cutting-edge IoT gateway software with Macnica 's energy management system "Kisense®" ^{* 4} manufactured by Cleanwatts.Lda (Headquarters: Coimbra, Portugal, CEO: Michael Pinto, hereinafter "Cleanwatts"). As a result, in addition to being able to easily import electricity data from smart meters, it is now possible to import data from a wide variety of OpenBlocks IoT-compatible sensors into the Kisense® cloud. Furthermore, by using these compatible sensors, it is possible to use the "data visualization solution" with a short development and implementation period.

By providing "data visualization solutions," Macnica is able to understand power usage, manage power supply and demand, and reduce and level power usage, which is necessary to provide a stable supply of renewable energy in accordance with the customer's environment. , and contribute to improving and optimizing energy efficiency. Additionally, by participating in Pla't Home's IoT Solution Partner Program, we will promote the introduction of IoT systems and contribute to market expansion.

*1: By linking Kisense® cloud services with OpenBlocks IoT, power consumption data can be obtained from smart meters and sensor devices can be used to manage and analyze facility equipment and power consumption between areas. Is possible. In addition, it is possible to analyze the environment and control equipment based on the acquired data by linking with environmental sensors such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration. In addition, by comprehensively managing solar power generation equipment, storage batteries, and EV chargers, we will realize optimal operation of the entire facility.

*2: "Solutions" necessary for IoT systems founded by Plat'Home, "sensors", "devices", and "IoT gateway" companies collaborate in various fields such as technology, sales, and marketing. This is a collaborative program aimed at enhancing the value of IoT products and services provided to customers.

*3: An IoT gateway made by Plat'Home, equipped with cutting-edge "IoT gateway software FW4" and compatible with various communication standards and protocols. Various sensors and IoT devices from major manufacturers such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, illuminance, UV, noise, VOC, CO2, PM2.5, human sensation, power, etc., plus almost all major clouds and web browser settings A no-code programming-less connection that can be connected is also realized.

*4: In addition to managing energy such as electricity, gas, and water, it is possible to capture and control various environmental data such as temperature, humidity, and air quality such as CO2, and easily link data with other systems Macnica We develop, implement, operate, and maintain in Japan.

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