Eye On A.I. #278 Julia Peyre: How Schneider Electric is Pioneering Enterprise AI at Scale
Aug 10, 2025
Julia Peyre, Head of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, dives into how her company is revolutionizing enterprise AI. She discusses the importance of integrating AI into both internal processes and customer-facing products through a centralized AI Hub. Julia explains how breaking down data silos and hybrid AI systems enhance predictive maintenance. She also shares insights on collaboration with startups and the role of digital twins in decision-making, providing a compelling blueprint for AI adoption at scale.
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AI Hub As Center Of Excellence
- Julia Peyre leads Schneider's AI Hub which centralizes AI strategy and R&D.
- The Hub anticipates needs 12–24 months ahead and tests partners and solutions.
Connected Products Through EcoStruxure
- Schneider builds and sells hardware, software, and services across energy and industrial automation markets.
- EcoStruxure is their IoT platform connecting products, edge controllers, and cloud software for clients.
Internal Efficiency Drives Most AI Use
- About 80% of Schneider's AI use cases focus on internal efficiency and knowledge retrieval.
- External offers like Microgrid Advisor combine forecasting and constrained optimization for home energy systems.
