Making a connected world more efficient
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Europe
Country
- Norway
Product
- Galaxy VX UPS
- Uniflair chillers
- Masterpact MTZ breakers
Tech Stack
- EcoStruxure
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Energy Saving
- Environmental Impact Reduction
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Energy Management System
- Infrastructure Inspection
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
DigiPlex is a leading data center operator in the Nordics. The company is dedicated to responsible, sustainable growth in a power-intensive industry. DigiPlex operates the Ulven colocation facility in Oslo, Norway, which is the country's most connected site with hundreds of customers. The facility has over 10 megawatts capacity and 5,000 square meters of white space. It serves high-profile customers and is powered by 100% renewable energy sources. DigiPlex is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation when it comes to operating better data centers. The company realizes the importance of this goal — for sustainability concerns as well as motivations for business growth.
The Challenge
DigiPlex, a leading data center operator in the Nordics, is dedicated to responsible, sustainable growth. However, the power-intensive nature of data centers presents a formidable challenge for the company. As society grows more connected every day, data centers are sources of enormous power consumption. This presents a formidable challenge for colocation providers like DigiPlex in Norway, which seeks to grow in a competitive business environment while being a responsible corporate citizen. DigiPlex views operating green data centers as crucial to business growth and survival. The company believes that in the future, if a data center is not operated in a completely renewable, sustainable manner, it won't survive in the industry.
The Solution
DigiPlex turned to Schneider Electric to meet its crucial challenge of operating green data centers. Schneider provides the connected products and expertise for DigiPlex to maximize efficiency at its Oslo Ulven data center. Energy efficiency improved by 4%, reducing the data center’s overall OpEx. Connected products like Galaxy™ VX UPS, Uniflair™ chillers, and Masterpact™ MTZ breakers maximize efficiency, helping DigiPlex achieve its ambitious vision. The Galaxy VX UPS features long-lasting lithium-ion batteries that result in less waste than traditional lead-acid batteries that need to be replaced more frequently, and also have a smaller footprint. This space-saving feature enabled DigiPlex to renovate an existing facility instead of absorbing the cost of building a new, larger one.
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