Schneider Electric launches world's first fully software-defined MV switchgear

Schneider Electric unveiled what it calls the world's first fully software-defined medium-voltage switchgear, aimed at faster deployment of power infrastructure for AI data centers. The system was piloted with Equinix in a live colocation data center and promises up to 3x faster ordering and manufacturing and 2x faster commissioning. Broader availability is planned for 2028.

• Ordering and manufacturing up to 3x faster, commissioning up to 2x faster
• Piloted with Equinix in a live colocation data center
• Software updates add features with zero operational downtime
• Broader rollout planned for 2028, pilots through 2027