ABB Revolutionizes Smart Charging with OPTIMAX® Cloud, Powered by CrateDB

ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, is setting new standards for smart charging and energy optimization with its innovative OPTIMAX® Cloud solution. Leveraging CrateDB, the leading real-time analytics database, ABB's platform delivers unparalleled efficiency and sustainability to smart charging networks worldwide.

Empowering Smarter Energy Management

OPTIMAX® Cloud is ABB's flagship Industrial IoT solution for optimizing energy systems, particularly in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector. As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, managing charging infrastructure with precision and scalability is critical. OPTIMAX® Cloud enables operators to minimize costs, balance energy loads, and ensure the seamless integration of renewable energy sources-all while maintaining grid stability.

“CrateDB's real-time analytics capabilities empower us to make data-driven decisions in milliseconds,”said Christian Kohlmeyer,Product Owner Mobility & Sites at ABB. “This partnership allows us to offer a cutting-edge solution that meets the evolving demands of energy management and EV charging.”

The Role of CrateDB in OPTIMAX® Cloud

At the heart of OPTIMAX® Cloud lies CrateDB, a high-performance database that excels in managing and analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data in real-time. CrateDB's ability to handle time-series data, geospatial analytics, and predictive modeling is key to ABB's success in delivering

— Real-Time Insights: Operators can monitor energy consumption and charging station performance instantly, ensuring optimal functionality and uptime.

— Scalability:CrateDB scales seamlessly as data volumes grow, making it ideal for ABB's expanding global smart charging network.

— Flexibility and Cost-Efficiency: By unifying data from diverse sources, CrateDB simplifies the complexities of managing distributed systems, reducing costs and operational burdens.

“ABB's OPTIMAX® Cloud is a powerful demonstration of what's possible when innovation and real-time analytics come together,” said Lars Färnström, CEO of CrateDB. “We are proud to be the database powering ABB's efforts to build a more sustainable, data-driven future for mobility and energy management.”

Driving the Future of Sustainable Mobility

The integration of CrateDB into OPTIMAX® Cloud underscores ABB's commitment to advancing sustainable mobility. By optimizing EV charging networks, ABB is enabling a cleaner, greener future, supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy.

About CrateDB

CrateDB is a cutting-edge real-time analytics database designed for scalability, speed, and simplicity. With a mission to empower businesses to harness the full potential of their data, CrateDB enables real-time insights for complex use cases, including IoT, AI, and advanced analytics. For more information, visit https://cratedb.com/

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