Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 83 | Page 90

FINAL WORD

Leviton data centres and smart buildings are emerging as key technologies for the future

With the increasing data centre landscape and rapid technological development , it is crucial for organisations to onboard partners that can help navigate such changes efficiently . Shady Youssef , Managing Director MEA , Africa & APAC at Leviton provides insights into how Leviton is making massive strides in the world of smart buildings and data centres , how emerging technology connects smart buildings and how specialists can prepare for the future .

wWhere is Leviton today in terms of data centres and smart buildings ?

Since its existence , Leviton has been forward-looking , recognising customer needs more than just high-end products . As the market is growing fast , data centres and smart buildings share several common aspects . Both are bandwidth and powerhungry and require a solid vendor with manufacturing capacity , innovation and technology advancement capabilities .
Leviton services clients all over the globe , backed up by more than 15 fully owned and certified and sustainable manufacturing facilities , an R & D team of experts in multiple disciplines , logistics and supply chain infrastructure . Companies like Leviton and only a few others will thrive in this volatile market . Without this capacity , solutions will struggle to reach the data centre or a smart building .
With the increasing data centres landscape , what does Leviton offer in terms of solutions for this application ?
Leviton is perceived as a Tier 1 passive infrastructure and connectivity vendor in the Middle East region . The truth is , we go beyond , which has been in the heart of Leviton since its foundation in 1906 . With our lighting control , energy metering
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