Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013
Dubai: Etisalat signed an agreement with Pacific Controls to offer unique machine-to-machine (M2M)-based technology across the telco’s footprint in 15 countries.
“The technology improves energy efficiency and reduces the carbon footprint of companies using M2M technology and mobile networks,” Khalifa Hassan Al Shamsi, chief digital services officer at the etisalat Group, said.
“It leverages M2M technology to deliver managed energy services and business intelligence in real time. This shows that how mobile and ICT can tangibly benefit the communities in which we live and work,” Al Shamsi said.
The Emirates Energy Star programme was launched in the UAE in 2011. He said the programme aims to reduce energy consumption by 20 per cent and achieve a similar decrease in the UAE’s carbon footprint by 2020. Through the programme, 5,368 tonnes of carbon dioxide and 9.2 million Kilowatt hour were saved in 2012, contributing Dh3.6 million in savings. The total area managed under the programme is 8.7 million square feett. More than 51 bulidings are participating in the programme.
“With etisalat’s wide network coverage and through the Emirates Energy Star programme, organisations can monitor their energy consumption online in real time,” Dilip Rahulan, executive chairman of Pacific Controls, said. He said etisalat is one of the three telco operator in the world to offer such a facility.
“The M2M revenue potential now is around 0.3-0.4 per cent of the total revenue. Our target is to achieve 5 per cent of the total revenue,” Al Shamsi said.
By Naushad K.?Cherrayil Staff Reporter
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