Schneider Electric has unveiled the world's first software-defined medium voltage switchgear at YOTTA 2026 in Las Vegas. The technology enables up to three times faster ordering and manufacturing and up to twice faster commissioning compared with conventional systems. The company deployed the solution in a live colocation data centre with Equinix. Pilot programmes continue through 2027, with broader availability expected in 2028. Schneider Electric also announced RM AirSeT 38 Software Defined, extending its SF₆-free medium-voltage technology to 38 kV for AI data centres. Order intake is planned for 2027, with first deliveries in 2028. The company additionally highlighted Galaxy VXL, a high-density modular uninterruptible power supply delivering up to 1.25 MW in a single frame whilst using up to 70% less space than predecessor systems.

Schneider Electric is showcasing automation and digital technologies at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans, North America's largest annual water-quality exhibition. The event, running September 26-30, brings together over 23,000 attendees and 950 exhibitors. The company is addressing challenges facing water utilities, including ageing infrastructure, water scarcity, rising energy costs, and cybersecurity threats. Previous Schneider Electric research found 60% of US leaders believe water-related risks will outpace all other infrastructure threats. Key technologies on display include the newly launched Modicon release with enhanced cybersecurity certified to IEC 62443-3-3 Security Level 2, EcoStruxure Automation Expert for software-defined automation, and EcoStruxure Water Advisor for water management through predictive analytics. Schneider Electric announced that CITI, Inc., a Charlotte-based system integrator, achieved Alliance Master status, the highest tier in its Alliance Partner Programme for Industrial Automation.

Shelly Group SE has entered into an investment agreement with SE 2026 A SAS, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric SE, for a potential voluntary public takeover offer. The proposed offer price is €70.00 per share for all outstanding shares in the company. The deal is subject to a minimum acceptance threshold requiring the bidder to acquire at least 95% of Shelly Group's outstanding share capital. Completion also depends on receiving all relevant regulatory clearances. Shelly Group's Board of Directors has preliminarily indicated that a takeover offer from Schneider Electric at this price would be in the interests of the company, its shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. No offer has yet been registered with or published following review by the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission.