ABB Expands Energy Software with SaaS OPTIMAX

[Cengiz Özemli]

## ABB Introduces Innovative SaaS OPTIMAX Platform for Energy Management

ABB has released its new cloud-based OPTIMAX platform, enabling businesses to optimize their energy usage, reduce emissions, and implement advanced analytics more quickly.

ABB announced the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of its Ability Energy Management and Optimization (Optimax) 7.0 and the newly updated Ability Advanced Process Control (APC) 7.0 software. These software solutions aim to enhance energy efficiency, achieve energy savings, and develop more sustainable operations by offering customers flexible usage and deployment options.

### Advantages of SaaS OPTIMAX 7.0 Software

The new cloud-based Optimax 7.0 reduces delays experienced during on-site software installation, providing customers with the flexibility to manage their operations. Previously, companies had to establish and manage their own internal IT infrastructures for energy management and carbon emission optimization. This process posed challenges for businesses with small IT teams and assets distributed across various locations.

With the SaaS version, ABB hosts, manages, and updates the software in the cloud. This reduces the internal management burden for customers, shortens deployment times, and lowers costs.

### OPTIMAX 7.0 Features

• Fast and flexible deployment with a cloud-based platform
• Centralized management of energy and carbon emissions across multiple sites and facilities
• Integration of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics
• Forecasting of energy demand, production, and trading models
• Optimization of production scheduling
• High scalability and cybersecurity with Kubernetes orchestration
• Continuous update and improvement support

### Contributions of SaaS OPTIMAX 7.0 to Businesses

ABB's SaaS OPTIMAX platform helps customers make informed decisions regarding load planning, asset utilization, and energy supply. It can create suitable production plans to gain a competitive advantage in energy markets, minimize high usage fees, and reduce operational expenses.

Thanks to its cloud-based architecture, Optimax 7.0 can work seamlessly with energy sources, business applications, and existing control systems in different locations. ABB centrally manages the updates for this software, ensuring customers receive uninterrupted service.

These features make OPTIMAX 7.0 a flexible and sustainable platform capable of adapting to energy market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and emission reduction targets.

This innovation from ABB opens the door to a new era in energy management and optimization, contributing to the acceleration of digital transformation in the industry.