Smart Energy Management & Optimization - Apexon’s Network operations center (NOC) for Manufacturing OPS Energy management:

Energy and resource management are playing an increasingly fundamental role for manufacturers. On the one hand, rising energy expenses are becoming noticeable in production costs, and on the other hand, profitable margins can only take effect if costs are reduced.

Effective energy management in manufacturing is essential to control costs and maintain productivity. Accurate data collection, preferably with IoT technology, is crucial for informed decision-making. Meeting government energy efficiency standards is often necessary for accessing benefits like tax incentives, but it can be challenging without the right tools.

Our AI-based immersive accelerator comes with 3 core feature sets:

• [1] Device Connectivity – Integral to Apexon’s Network operations center (NOC) for Manufacturing OPS Energy management is device connectivity, made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT). By linking devices, appliances, and energy sources within Manufacturer’s factories, real-time data such as location, availability, usage etc. can be harvested and analyzed for preventive maintenance of individual assets, security alerts, remote monitoring, tracking operational metrics or Grid load management.

• [2] Data Processing – Data thus collected from devices, sensors, Smart Meters, SCADA Systems, Geocoding services, ERPs and other third-party systems, when harnessed effectively via communication layer (e.g., Roaming services, Grid load management and Energy management services) provides a comprehensive picture of energy consumption patterns, inefficiencies, and opportunities. These insights guide energy distribution, predict demand surges, and identify potential areas of waste. Moreover, real-time data processing allows for dynamic adjustments, ensuring optimal energy usage at any given moment.

• [3] Presentation and Business Connectivity – These feature sets drive understanding, collaboration, and innovation. These visual narratives explained via portals, dashboards simplify intricate data sets, making them comprehensible and actionable

• [3.1] The accelerator supports dynamic pricing models allowing manufacturers to benefit from fluctuating energy rates, optimized costs during off-peak hours. Automated payment systems, integrated with real-time consumption data, can generate accurate, timely invoices, reducing administrative burdens and errors. Digital bills, presented in user-friendly formats, enable manufacturers to understand their consumption patterns, empowering them to make informed decisions. Furthermore, in instances of overcharges or system inefficiencies, automated reimbursement mechanisms can be activated, ensuring trust and accuracy in transactions.

• [3.2] The accelerator also supports branding and white labelling thereby allowing manufacturers to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions from third-party developers under their own brand, thereby expanding their product suite without heavy investments in R&D. Conversely, it also allows manufacturers to benefit from startups and tech innovators who leverage white labeling to gain market access, riding on the reputation and reach of established brands.

While delivery significant benefits:

• COST : Our accelerator helps you correlate energy costs at the machine/equipment, production line, and plant level. By doing so, you can effectively avoid energy demand and supply risks, mitigate price peaks, and eliminate costly penalty charges.

• REAL-TIME TRACKING: Achieving efficiency demands real-time insights. Our accelerator offers complete visibility of energy consumption through "Smart Meters" and customizable dashboards. You gain the ability to monitor energy consumption as it happens, empowering you to make informed decisions promptly.

• EFFICIENT OPERATIONS: Our accelerator is designed for rapid deployment, ensuring that you can start realizing its benefits in no time. Additionally, real-time alerts with performance thresholds keep you informed, enabling proactive actions to maintain optimal operations.

• PREVENTIVE: Our AI models are engineered to identify abnormalities and prioritize actions before they become critical issues. We also offer automated optimization of production schedules against energy costs, allowing you to strike a balance between productivity and resource efficiency.

In our infrastructure, we leverage a suite of AWS services to enhance functionality and efficiency. It includes AWS IoT Core, Kinesis Data Firehose, AWS Lambda, Amazon Elasticsearch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Amazon API Gateway, and Amazon CloudFront. These services collectively contribute to the seamless operation and optimization of our system