SECO S.p.A. (“SECO”), a leader in end-to-end technological solutions for industrial digitalization, and Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, today announced the expansion of their collaboration.
Following a one-year foundation-building phase focused on the development and integration of the Clea framework, Hitachi Energy has signed a multiyear agreement with SECO to adopt the solution as a core element in the evolution of its Energy Connect platform.
Hitachi Energy’s industrial-grade IoT data acquisition and ingestion platform will integrate the Clea software framework to support secure data transfer and connected device lifecycle management. As Hitachi Energy consolidates its existing digital platforms into a single environment designed for the energy sector, the solution will enable secure, reliable, and cost-efficient collection, aggregation, and processing of real-time data from distributed assets such as transformers, battery energy storage systems, and EV chargers. –
The platform supports cloud and on-premises deployments, offering flexibility across different operating environments. Advanced lifecycle management capabilities ensure full asset utilization and unlock improvements in operations, workforce planning, resource allocation, and overall data-driven‑ decision-making.
The platform will be able to run on SECO-developed devices for Hitachi Energy, as well as on existing installed hardware and third-party devices. This hardware-agnostic approach enables broad adoption of the IoT solution and simplifies the retrofitting of assets already in the field.
“We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Hitachi Energy – an important demonstration of the trust and technological value our partnership has created. Working with a global leader further validates our Edge-to-AI strategy as a decisive response to future market needs and as an enabler of the next wave of industrial transformation,” commented Massimo Mauri, CEO of SECO.
“Our collaboration with SECO has played a key role in advancing our digital strategy. Clea has proven to be a robust platform that meets our requirements for scalable deployment and secure fleet management of connected devices, supporting the accelerated rollout of our digitalization solutions,” said Marco Sanguineti, VP, Global Product Group Technology Manager Automation and Communication at Hitachi Energy.
This agreement marks a significant step forward in the partnership between SECO and Hitachi Energy, combining SECO’s expertise in edge computing and IoT/AI software with Hitachi Energy’s specialized expertise in electrification and grid technologies. Together, the companies aim to drive more efficient and sustainable management of energy infrastructure through innovative digital solutions.
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SECO (IOT.MI) is a high-tech company that develops and manufactures cutting-edge solutions for the digitalization of industrial products and processes. SECO’s hardware and software offerings enable B2B companies to easily introduce edge computing, Internet of Things, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to their businesses. SECO’s technology spans across multiple fields of application, serving more than 450 customers across sectors such as medical, industrial automation, fitness, vending, transportation, and many others. Through live monitoring and smart control of in-the-field devices, SECO solutions contribute to low environmental impact business operations via a more efficient use of resources.
