Electricity + Control September 2017

LIGHT + CURRENT

EOH signs Schneider Electric software deal

Wonderware Southern Africa, a partner of the EOH group, having supplied and sup- ported the Wonderware suite of products since 2003. As a result, EOH was the log- ical choice to take on the distribution of Schneider Electric software in Southern Africa because of its existing focus on, and technical expertise in, the mining, manu- facturing and infrastructure sectors. “Bringing Wonderware and the rest of the Schneider Electric Software business under one EOH roof in South Africa is great news for our customers,” said Deon Bar-

EOH is the official Southern African dis- tributor for world-class industrial software solutions provider Schneider Electric Soft- ware, strengthening its industrial technolo- gies portfolio. The Schneider Electric Software portfo- lio which includes; Aquis, Avantis, OASyS, Ampla, Citect SCADA, ClearSCADA, SimS- ci and Wonderware, improves productivity and profitability for production, manufac- turing and infrastructure industries. Schneider Electric Software has a long- standing relationship with EOH, through

nard, MD of Wonderware Southern Africa. “We are proud to be a part of the depth and breadth of proven solutions, backed by some of the most knowledgeable people in the business. “This is another milestone in the elim- ination of artificial boundaries between solutions and their functional application in the field, a great benefit to our customers who have to do it all.” Enquiries: Tel. +27 (0) 11 607 8100 or visit www.eoh.co.za

Batteries play a leading role in power stations

units. This protects the balance of power within the station.” First National Battery units perform the same function – protection of infrastructure for uninterrupted functioning – at South African nu- clear power stations. Enquiries: Visit www.battery.co.za

The complexity and importance of power stations across South Af- rica is matched only by the reliability and steadfastness required of its interconnected parts. If not run with utmost efficiency, power stations cannot and will not function at capacity – leaving communi- ties and industries across the country without power. The result of

which, is devastating losses to the economy at large. As the country’s oldest – but most innovative – battery manufacturer, First National Battery has been at the heart of power stations for decades. It takes a depth of technical knowledge, applied to the manufacturing of solid and reliable specialised batteries to be able to maintain a leading role in the functioning of power stations. “The resulting losses from even a minor fault in the intricate power station infrastructure can have substantial consequences to the functioning of the system as a whole,” says Ntsumbeni Mavhungu, Director of Industrial Product Marketing. “Any kind of power dip within the power station is compensated for and stabilised by robust First National Battery UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)

Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government award Eskom ’s Group Executive for Customer Services, Ayanda Noah, has won the coveted Most Influential Women in Business and Government award. Executive for Distribution - the first woman in Eskom to head that division.

Eskom’s Interim Group Chief Executive, Johnny Dla- dla, congratulated Noah, saying that: “Ayanda has been part of the executive team for 10 years and has a world of experience as a leader in Eskom. “She has always been exemplary and also made it a point to bring people up with her as she climbs the cor- porate ladder. Eskom is very proud to have a leader of her calibre,” he said. Noah said: “This award is humbling, especially as we celebrate women’s month and I would like to thank CEO Global for this recognition.” Enquiries: Email mediadesk@eskom.co.za

The awards seek to celebrate the con- tinent’s influential leaders and individuals who promote critical and collaborative thinking. Noah is an electrical engineer by pro- fession and has 25 years’ experience in Eskom, having joined the company in 1992 as an engineer-in-training. She worked her way up the organisation, and prior to her current position at Cus- tomer Services, Noah was the Group

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