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Bois-Colombes, France, February 21th, 2024

Sagemcom will unveil the ANSI Advanced Meter platform from its SICONIA product family at DISTRIBUTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Sagemcom, a global leader in providing cutting-edge automated metering infrastructure (AMI) solutions for energy and water, is expanding its product portfolio to address smart metering for residential and commercial applications in North America.

SICONIA's advanced metering family is designed to foresee the expectations of utilities and meet the diverse needs of end customers. By integrating edge intelligence with Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our metering solution, we can seamlessly transform raw granular data into actionable intelligence. This enriched information, combined with Wi-Fi communication, offers consumers access to a home energy management solution, enabling them to balance their distributed energy resources (DER), such as solar panels, home storage, and electric vehicles, according to their preferences.

SICONIA’s edge intelligence is key to upholding a resilient grid and efficient energy distribution. It accurately forecasts demand patterns, particularly in the presence of renewable energy resources, allowing for a more personalized energy-reduction strategy for consumers. Moreover, it incorporates anomaly detection, equipping utilities with the tools to make informed decisions and ensuring a reliable energy infrastructure.

In the dynamic nature of energy distribution, where seamless connectivity is paramount for operational success, SICONIA introduces an interoperable communication solution that supports either radio frequency (RF) or cellular communications. This diverse range of communication portfolios from SICONIA ensures robust connectivity in various challenging environments.

“We are proud to introduce an advanced smart meter for North America representing a significant leap forward in energy monitoring technology, providing consumers and utilities with a reliable and efficient tool for effective energy management and contributes to a more sustainable and resilient energy future. SICONIA reflects our commitment to driving innovation and environmental responsibility in the energy sector.”  said Eric Rieul CEO of Sagemcom Energy and Telecom.

The SICONIA Smart Meter family promises to transform the way we monitor, manage, and consume energy, ushering in a new era of efficiency and sustainability.

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Bois-Colombes, France and Cranbury, February 12th, 2024

As the global electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues and the adoption of EVs continues to accelerate, the electrical grid is starting to experience the impact of these new distributed loads on grid infrastructure. The electrical grid was not designed to support mobile loads, which can be unpredictable. How can Smart Charging and vehicle-to-grid integration (VGI) technology mitigate this impact and instead become a key asset for grid stability?

The Enlit Europe 2023 conference in Paris, France focused on the development of a “decarbonized and digitalized energy system for the energy transition.”  Integral to this effort is the growing importance of the behind-the-meter ecosystem, which has emerged as the foundation for effectively managing the growing demand for electricity. In fact, behind-the-meter energy resource detection where power consumption and power injection are estimated, can serve as a key instrument in aiding grid stabilization and optimizing the utilization of renewable power sources.

Sagemcom and IoTecha presented their joint vision to accelerate VGI and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology adoption by facilitating grid integration through the bidirectional Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and alternative over-the-top pathways. Sagemcom and IoTecha lay the groundwork for a seamless and interconnected system that benefits both EV owners and the broader behind-the-meter energy detection and approximation.

“By identifying and reporting the energy resources behind-the-meter, consumers can have more control over when to export renewable energy instead of consuming it and utility companies can structure different services to give consumers more personalized energy reduction recommendations, "said Eric Rieul CEO of Sagemcom Energy and Telecom".

"With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles and their growing impact on the electric grid, it has become clear that the behind-the-meter ecosystem will play a vital role in the sustainable future of e-mobility and power distribution," said Oleg Logvinov, CEO of IoTecha. "Our collaboration with Sagemcom leverages our respective strengths in standard-based and secure communication and showcases how the EV charging infrastructure and the power infrastructure can seamlessly integrate to benefit end users and the grid.”

Integrating the Smart Metering and Smart Charging ecosystems enables the development of more efficient, cost-effective, and intelligent local energy management tools. It also supports the implementation of innovative use cases with direct benefits to end-users and the creation of large pools of resources that can be aggregated to support the grid.

Together and by combining their unique expertise, Sagemcom and IoTecha are facilitating the broader goals of grid stabilization and maximization of renewable energy usage. Together, Sagemcom and IoTecha are paving the way for a fully electrified transportation and a world successful at mitigating the global climate challenge.

 

 

Sagemcom with DEKRA
  • DEKRA is recognised as an authorised test laboratory (ATL) to certify Wi-Fi 7 devices.
  • Sagemcom becomes the first company to certify a Broadband Operator’s Home Gateway under the Wi-Fi 7 certification program, becoming also the first Wi-Fi 7 product certified at DEKRA Spain laboratory.

 

Málaga, 17th January 2024 - DEKRA expands its scope as a Wi-Fi Alliance © authorised test laboratory (ATL) by integrating now within its services, the certification of devices under the Wi-Fi7 certification program. This distinction positions DEKRA as the first and currently the only laboratory in Europe to be accredited to perform Wi-Fi 7 certifications.

"Wi-Fi 7 will bring major improvements in user experience, on the basis of significantly higher speeds, reduced latency and improved reliability. This will enable the development of a wide range of innovative applications", explained Lourdes Sanchez, Director of Connectivity at DEKRA Testing and Certification S.A.U.

"This is why we are pleased to be the first laboratory in Europe to be accredited to certify Wi-Fi 7 products. This milestone reflects our agility to incorporate new services, and shows DEKRA commitment to innovation", she added.

Additionally, DEKRA has passed the specific WPA3 qualification, a crucial element in the certification of Wi-Fi 7 devices. This requirement, which includes advanced security measures such as AKM 25 and Beacon Protection, ensures that Wi-Fi 7 devices meet the most stringent security standards. In this regard, the inclusion of WPA3 in Wi-Fi 7 certification strengthens protection against cyber threats and ensures a secure and reliable connection, an essential aspect in the increasing reliance on wireless connectivity in our daily and professional lives.

Sagemcom: the first company to certify products under the Wi-Fi 7 programme with DEKRA

Sagemcom have signed an agreement with DEKRA to be the first to certify their products with Wi-Fi 7 in DEKRA's laboratories in Malaga. This is a major milestone in the commitment to quality and security of connectivity of both companies.

Sagemcom's market leadership is driven by a strategic focus on innovation, efficient industrial practices, and a longstanding commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Working in close cooperation with chipset and technology vendors and industrial partners allows to anticipate and be the first to integrate new technological  breakthrough.

As a result of this strategy, Sagemcom achieved milestones of being CPE market leader in reaching first both Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E certification on home gateways dedicated to operators markets the past years.

Today, Sagemcom takes pride in being the first to achieve Wi-Fi 7 certification on a broadband operator’s home gateway.

The F@st 5698 is part of the latest generation of XGS-PON Home Gateway designed for Consumers that delivers up to 10Gbps throughput to fiber households. With the integration of cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 technology, this capacity is effectively distributed within the local home network, achieving unprecedented low latency and high stability.

Wi-Fi 7: driving the next level of the future of connectivity across home, enterprise, and industrial environments

Wi-Fi 7 is distinguished by advanced features such as 320 MHz channels that enable unprecedented data rates, improving performance in data-intensive applications. Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation (MLO) technology combines different channels across frequency bands simultaneously, optimising spectrum efficiency and resilience against interference. This is crucial in environments with high device density, especially in sectors such as: automotive, Industrial IoT, hybrid/remote work, Gaming and Streaming.

Wi-Fi 7's 4K QAM and MCS 13 technologies enable denser modulation and higher spectral efficiency, resulting in faster and more efficient data throughput. In addition, support for up to 16 spatial streams in Wi-Fi 7 substantially increases data throughput, optimising communications in high user density environments.

DEKRA remains committed to innovation and excellence by supporting manufacturers in adapting to the demands of the technology market such as Wi-Fi 7. In addition, DEKRA continues to offer services for other Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs included in its scope as an Authorised Testing Laboratory (ATL), such as Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E.

About DEKRA

DEKRA is the world’s largest independent non-listed expert organization in the testing, inspection, and certification sector. As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability Page 3/2 outcomes. In 2022, DEKRA generated sales totalling nearly EUR 3.8 billion. The company currently employs almost 50,000 people who offer qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries on five continents. With a platinum rating from EcoVadis, DEKRA is now in the top one percent of sustainable businesses ranked.

For more information, visit www.dekra.com

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Rueil Malmaison, 10th July 2023

Sagemcom, world leader in broadband communications and energy solutions, has acquired Odit-e, a french digital player specialized in artificial intelligence solutions for the planning, management and maintenance of low-voltage electricity and drinking water distribution networks.

This acquisition enables Sagemcom to expand its range of software solutions ("SICONIATM software suite") for network operators, based on Odit-e's expertise in analyzing data collected by smart meters and sensors on networks.

By integrating Odit-e's complementary skills and knowledge, Sagemcom is strengthening its position in the booming electricity and water distribution markets, and helping to boost its visibility and growth in these sectors.

"We are delighted to announce this strategic acquisition, which strengthens our expertise in energy transition and enables us to meet the growing needs of energy and water distribution operators," says, Patrick SEVIAN, Sagemcom CEO. "By combining the skills of Odit-e and Sagemcom, we are convinced that we will be able to offer even more innovative and high-performance industrial solutions to our customers".

Odit-e, officially joined Sagemcom on July 7th, 2023, thus becoming a subsidiary of Sagemcom Energy&Telecom.

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Rueil Malmaison, 16th January 2023

SAGEMCOM HAS BEEN ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SEVERAL YEARS ALREADY. AS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT SINCE 2011, SAGEMCOM DECIDED TO GO EVEN FURTHER BY INCLUDING ITS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENTS DIRECTLY INTO THE GROUP’S ARTICLE’S OF ASSOCIATION AND HAS THUS BECOME A MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANY.

Therefore, in terms of ethics in its supply chain, Sagemcom has set many years ago high standards involving its suppliers and partners, accompanying them in their CSR journey to improve globally our supply chain. This approach has been reinforced in early November 2022 by joining the Responsible Business Alliance, in order to align and share our practices with our stakeholders in a common framework.

As a Regular Member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA),Sagemcom Broadband SAS fully supports the vision and goals of the RBA:

  • Vision: A coalition of companies driving sustainable value for workers, the environment and business throughout the global supply chain.
  • Mission: Members, suppliers and stakeholders collaborate to improve working and environmental conditions and business performance through leading standards and practices.

Sagemcom Broadband SAS commits to comply with the RBA Code of Conduct in its own operations, progressively implementing the RBA approach and tools in the spirit of the industry’s common goals.

Sagemcom Broadband SAS also commits to progressively apply the RBA Code of Conduct to its first tier suppliers, to monitor its application to the best of its ability using RBA practices and tools, and to encourage and support its suppliers to do the same.

Signing of the contract between Dipl.-Ing. (FH) André Richter, Head of Materials Management at SachsenNetze GmbH and Dr. Holger Graetz, Head of Sales and Marketing at Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH

Hamburg, 18th October 2022

 

Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus gewinnt mit dem Stromzähler Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS einen maßgeblichen Anteil der Ausschreibung über die Lieferung von modernen Messeinrichtungen der DIGImeto GmbH & Co. KG. Damit gehört Sagemcom zu den Hauptlieferanten.

 

Mit dem gewonnenen Auftrag geht die gute und intensive Zusammenarbeit der beiden Unternehmen in Sachen moderne Messeinrichtungen in die zweite Runde. Aufgrund der positiven Erfahrung der letzten Jahre sowie der erfolgsorientierten Kombination aus der Entwicklung der Messtechnik und langfristig orientierter Zusammenarbeit konnte Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus in der Ausschreibung überzeugen.

„Mit dem Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS schließen wir eine Entwicklung ab, welche neben den gesetzlichen Anforderungen auch eine höhere Datensicherheit und ein erweitertes Bedienkonzept für den Kunden bietet“, sagt Daniel Frankenstein, verantwortlich für operative Prozesse bei der DIGImeto GmbH & Co. KG, dem grundzuständigen intelligenten Messstellenbetreiber für ca. 1 Mio. Messlokationen in Ostsachsen. Darüber hinaus bietet die DIGImeto GmbH & Co.KG Unternehmen der Wohnungswirtschaft leistungsfähige Smart-Metering- und Submetering-Lösungen an.

„Wir freuen uns auf die nächste Runde und die Fortsetzung einer langfristig ausgerichteten Zusammenarbeit! Damit begleiten wir unseren Kunden DIGImeto beim Rollout des intelligenten Messsystems in Deutschland. Der Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS ist konform zu den aktuellen FNN-Lastenheften für digitale Stromzähler. Darüber hinaus konnten wir mit DIGImeto zahlreiche bedienungsfreundliche Features entwickeln und diesen Zähler perfekt an den Markt- und Kundenanforderungen ausrichten. Mit den anstehenden technischen Neuerungen wird unter anderem ein Klemmenblock in das Gerät gebracht, der kompatibel zu Aluminiumleitern und Leitern aus Aluminiumlegierungen ist.“, so Dr. Holger Graetz, Leiter Vertrieb und Marketing bei der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH.

Sagemcom wird DIGImeto diese modernen Messeinrichtungen in den Jahren 2023 bis 2028 liefern. Damit steht der Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS für langfristig kundenorientierte moderne Messeinrichtungen und bildet die messtechnische Grundlage eines erfolgreichen Rollouts des intelligenten Messsystems in Deutschland.

Abbildung 1: Vertragsunterzeichnung zwischen Dipl.-Ing. (FH) André Richter, Abteilungsleiter Materialwirtschaft der SachsenNetze GmbH und Dr. Holger Graetz, Leiter Vertrieb und Marketing bei der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH
Abbildung 1: Vertragsunterzeichnung zwischen Dipl.-Ing. (FH) André Richter, Abteilungsleiter Materialwirtschaft der SachsenNetze GmbH und Dr. Holger Graetz, Leiter Vertrieb und Marketing bei der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH

Abbildung 1: Vertragsunterzeichnung zwischen Dipl.-Ing. (FH) André Richter, Abteilungsleiter Materialwirtschaft der SachsenNetze GmbH und Dr. Holger Graetz, Leiter Vertrieb und Marketing bei der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH

Abbildung 2: Die moderne Messeinrichtung (mME) Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS
Abbildung 2: Die moderne Messeinrichtung (mME) Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS

Abbildung 2: Die moderne Messeinrichtung (mME) Siconia® SMARTY BZ-PLUS

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Hamburg, 16. Juni 2022

Trotz der rücknahme der allgemeinverfügung durch das bsi sehen sich sagemcom dr. neuhaus und meterpan auf einem guten und soliden pfad beim einbau intelligenter messsysteme. gemeinsam haben die smart metering experten bereits eine vielzahl an kunden auf dem weg richtung full-rollout begleitet.

Die Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH als Hardwarelieferant und der Metering-as-a-Service Dienstleiter MeterPan sehen sich als ein eingespieltes Team für die Messstellenbetreiber. Beide Unternehmen haben gemeinsam ein sehr gutes Konzept aufgebaut und etabliert, mit dem sie bereits eine Vielzahl an Kunden bedienen konnten. Besonders kleinere Stadtwerke profitieren von der umfassenden Lösungskompetenz beider Unternehmen.

„Unser Blick Richtung Zukunft ist weiterhin überaus optimistisch“, so Dr. Holger Graetz, Leiter Vertrieb und Marketing bei der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH. „Viele Messstellenbetreiber, mit denen wir zusammenarbeiten, arbeiten weiterhin auf Hochtouren an der 10%-Einbauquote und einige weitere Unternehmen haben diese Ausrollquote bereits heute überschritten. Auch im Hinblick auf unser Smart Meter Gateway Siconia® SMARTY IQ-LTE gibt es eine positive Meldung, denn die ausstehende Rezertifizierung ist zum Greifen nah. Demzufolge können die im Feld installierten Geräte weiterhin genutzt werden sowie Neue verbaut werden, was den Messstellenbetreibern, aber auch Partnerunternehmen wie MeterPan Planungssicherheit gibt.“

„In den vergangenen Jahren haben wir die Prozesse für mehr als 60 grundzuständige Messstellenbetreiber mit allen marktüblichen Billingsystemen nicht nur abbilden, sondern mittels Tiefenintegration auch über die Webservices direkt mit unserer GWA-Plattform automatisieren können. Und bei jeder Herausforderung sowie Besonderheit einzelner Auftraggeber konnten wir uns immer auf die flexible und professionelle Zusammenarbeit mit Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus verlassen“ resümiert Steffen Heudtlaß, Geschäftsführer der MeterPan GmbH. „Und das lässt uns auch angesichts der aktuellen Entwicklungen durchaus gelassen und mit Optimismus in die Zukunft schauen. Unsere aktuellen Kunden werden mit uns gemeinsam auch die neuen Anforderungen erfüllen und für den einen oder anderen Spätentschlossenen oder auch Umsteiger von anderen MSB-Dienstleistern haben wir immer noch Ressourcen in der Hinterhand.“

Die Lippe-Weser-Service GmbH zählt mit mehr als 150.000 direkt und mittelbar bedienten Stromzählpunkten zu den größeren grundzuständigen Messstellenbetreibern der MeterPan. Geschäftsführer Uwe Franzmeyer hat den Pflichtrollout früh zur „Chefsache“ gemacht und ist dementsprechend weit fortgeschritten: „Wir erfüllen jetzt und in der Zukunft unsere Pflichten und Aufgaben sehr gewissenhaft und sind daher sehr zufrieden, starke und verlässliche Partner wie Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus und MeterPan an unserer Seite zu haben. Unsere Weichenstellungen haben sich heute als goldrichtig erwiesen, weil wir jetzt so weit sind, dass wir auch größere Stückzahlen von Gateways einbauen können. Die Prozesskette vom Workforce Management bis zum Gateway-Administrator musste dafür frühzeitig aufgebaut werden“, bilanziert Uwe Franzmeyer nach nun bereits 2,5 Jahren Rollouterfahrung.

Nun blicken beide Unternehmen mit Vorfreude auf den ersten E-world-Sommertermin und auf den Vor-Ort-Austausch in Essen:

Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus: Halle 3 Stand 444
MeterPan: Halle 5 Stand 102

 

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Rueil-Malmaison, 11th May 2022

Sagemcom, a broadband market leader, is implementing further actions to accelerate business growth by focusing on innovation and early access to new technologies, meeting operator expectations for the deployment of powerful and scalable solutions and faster go to market.

In this regard, Sagemcom is bringing RDK software to all broadband technologies and platforms such as PON, FTTH, DOCSIS, DSL and 5G, aiming to expand the RDK footprint to the benefit of our customers. RDK is an open source software platform, deployed on more than 80 million devices worldwide, that standardizes core functions and telemetry used in broadband, video, and IoT connected devices. Members of the RDK Technical Advisory Board (RTAB) are experienced RDK advocates and contributors committed to driving innovation and technical roadmap development for the RDK community.

Joining the RDK Technical Advisory Board will enable Sagemcom to act as a significant contributing member of the RDK community. RDK software combined with Sagemcom‘s high quality hardware, delivers reliable and high performance connectivity. RDK also provides the foundation for a scalable service platform, greatly reducing the time to market, improving the quality of experience and enabling timely and efficient deployments of new applications.

“Our relationship with RDK is at the heart of our development strategy. We do believe that the implementation of the RDK solution accross all of our broadband portfolio will enable enhanced and scalable solutions, further shorten the time to market, and easily support the introduction of new services,” said Ahmed Selmani, Senior Executive Vice President, at Sagemcom.

“Sagemcom is a recognized global leader in RDK deployments and broadband CPE used by service providers around the world”, said Jason Briggs, RDK President and General Manager. “We are honored to have them join our RDK Technical Advisory Board, and we look forward to their continued insights and contributions to operators and the broader RDK community.“   

Additional information about RDK is avaiable at www.rdkcentral.com.  

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Hamburg, 28. Februar 2022

Der Kommunikationsadapter SMARTY ix-BAB-EDL-OKK von der Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH wurde bereits in Kombination mit zahlreichen Marktpartnern erfolgreich für den deutschen Markt zugelassen.

Durch den SMGW-Adapter werden EDL-Zähler zur Funktion einer modernen Messeinrichtung (mME) befähigt und können so im Zusammenspiel mit einem Smart Meter Gateway auf einfache Weise zu einem BSI-konformen intelligenten Messsystem erweitert werden. Herkömmliche Steckzähler mit EDL-Standard erfüllen nicht die Anforderungen an gesetzeskonformes Smart Metering. Der SMARTY ix-BAB-EDL-OKK besitzt einen eigenen Kontroller und bringt dadurch Intelligenz und Kryptografie in den EDL-Zähler. Erst durch den Einsatz des Adapters lassen sich SMGWs an Bestandzähler anschließen und somit Messdaten vom EDL-Zähler sicher und datenschutzkonform über das SMGW kommunizieren.
 
Der Adapter von Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus kann in drei Varianten mit den Bestandszählern gekoppelt werden. Standardmäßig liest der Adapter die Infrarotschnittstelle des elektronischen Haushaltszählers (eHZ) aus. Alternativ lässt sich der Adapter als integriertes Modul fest in den eHZ einbauen oder mit Hilfe einer Gehäuseanpassung vollständig integrieren, wodurch EDL-Bestandszähler vollwertige FNN-Basiszähler werden.

Der zertifizierte optische Auslesekopf unterstützt den EDL-21-Standard nach FNN. Auch weitere Protokolle wie z.B. IEC1107 können auf Wunsch implementiert werden. Neben dem Einsatz an Stromzählern eignet sich der Adapter auch für Gas- und Wasserzähler. In Zusammenarbeit mit seinen Marktpartnern leistet Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus mit dieser harmonisierten Lösung einen weiteren Beitrag zur in Deutschland gewünschten Interoperabilität smarter Zählermesstechnik.

Weiterführende Links:

Kommunikationsadapter SMARTY ix-BAB-EDL-OKK: https://bit.ly/3GaUy6l
Smart Meter Gateway Siconia® SMARTY IQ-LTE: https://bit.ly/3rOXyzk

 

 

The SMARTY ix-BAB-EDL-OKK communication adapter for plug-in meters with EDL protocol (source: Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)
Bild 1 : Der Kommunikationsadapter SMARTY ix-BAB-EDL-OKK für Steckzähler mit EDL-Standard (Quelle : Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)
Bild 1 : Der Kommunikationsadapter SMARTY ix-BAB-EDL-OKK für Steckzähler mit EDL-Standard (Quelle : Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)

Communication adapter for connecting eHz inventory meters to a smart meter gateway (source: Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)
Bild 2 : Kommunikationsadapter zum Anschluss von eHz-Bestandszählern an ein Smart Meter Gateway (Quelle : Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)
Bild 2 : Kommunikationsadapter zum Anschluss von eHz-Bestandszählern an ein Smart Meter Gateway (Quelle : Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH)

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Rueil-Malmaison, 9th February 2022

Sagemcom has taken another step towards strengthening its commitment to social and environmental responsibility by including the grade of a “mission-driven company” in its articles.

At the beginning of 2022, Sagemcom became a “mission-driven company” under the terms of the French PACTE law, which allows companies to include their social and environmental commitments in their articles of association.

This official status is an expression of the long-standing commitments and actions of Sagemcom, an industrial group with an EcoVadis “Platinum” rating that specialises in the design and supply of solutions addressing the broadband internet, entertainment and energy markets.

In agreement with its shareholders, Sagemcom’s management committee has decided to amend the Group’s articles of association with a “corporate purpose”, relation to its social and environmental mission, that rests on five pillars:

  • Supporting action in favour of the environment by taking account of the impact of our activities on local ecosystems
  • Enhancing innovation in our eco-design processes
  • Pursuing a procurement policy based on five fundamental principles: quality, competitive performance, lead times, innovation, and social and environmental ethics
  • Promoting a working environment that helps to protect the health and safety of our employees and contractors, and improves their quality of life at work
  • Helping our employees to achieve their aspirations and to pursue their professional development throughout their careers in the Group by sharing our values that consist of valuing and encouraging every aspect of diversity.

This initiative anchors Sagemcom’s social and environmental responsibility in its DNA, with the goal of making even stronger commitments, both in its products and solutions, and in its relations with all its stakeholders.

“Every year, we ship millions of products all over the world that will be used for several years, or even several decades. These products are designed and built by our 6,500 employees, and we work with hundreds of partners across the five continents. This entails significant social and environmental responsibilities, of which we have been addressing for many years, and for which we have already taken a multitude of concrete actions. For us, this new status is an opportunity to set our commitments in stone, but also to organise ourselves, so that we can take this mission further, with our customers, our partners and all our stakeholders,” concludes Group President, Patrick Sévian.

The Sagemcom Group, 30% of which is owned by its employees, generates more than €2.2 billion of revenue, is the world leader in its markets, has been growing continuously and profitable since 2016.

Sagemcom’s corporate purpose: “Thanks to the innovative solutions designed and built by our teams, we enable the greatest number all over the world to access broadband Internet and entertainment, and to control their energy consumption. This is our corporate purpose. Our mission is to make sure that the design, supply and use of these solutions are sustainable, and fulfil the environmental and societal commitments that are known and shared by all our employees, partners and stakeholders. Our goal is to contribute to a more responsible world, by achieving the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations.”  

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Rueil Malmaison, July 15th, 2021

Sagemcom announces its latest innovation, the Video Soundbox: an all-in-one compact product, developed with best-in-class partners, in order to offer the best of video, audio, OTT and voice recognition-based services to end users.

The Video Soundbox is a product for service operators. It has been developed with Dolby to become the first certified Dolby Atmos video / audio hub, delivering an immersive sound for all types of contents.

Crafted and tuned by the world-renowned acoustic experts at Bang & Olufsen, Sagemcom Video Soundbox is equipped with a bespoke audio solution, the resulting sound is both natural and authentic, and the listening experience is as the artist originally intended it to be. With “Audio by Bang & Olufsen”, the Video Soundbox makes you feel what you’re hearing.

The great sound quality of the device is combined with its ability to access to best video and music contents, to grant the users a seamless access to a premium entertainment experience.

Thanks to optimal microphone implementation and performing noise cancellation system, the Video Soundbox offers accurate voice recognition that brings user-friendly far field voice control to access all contents:

  •     Premium 4K videos through linear channels and integrated streaming VOD services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and many others.
  •     Premium music with access to Spotify and Amazon Music, and more to come
  •     Integrated Voice Assistant, such as Amazon Alexa, to access news and traffic information, get sport results, book a trip and much more... with feedback on your TV set

The product includes Wi-Fi 6 technology to offer the best wireless connection with latest generation gateways including for 4K video streams.

After being the first manufacturer to integrate 4K technology, Sagemcom demonstrate with the Video Soundbox its ability to offer the latest technological breakthroughs to the telecom operators, enabling them to create a value proposition based on video service.

“The Video Soundbox allows to combine all services expected today by consumers in an all-in-one compact product, thanks to latest video, sound and voice services innovations developed with best-in-class partners. We are proud to launch the Video Soundbox, with first deployments this summer.”, said Olivier Taravel, Senior Executive Vice President, Audio Video Solutions Business Unit, Sagemcom.

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Rueil Malmaison, June 5th, 2021

 

Sagemcom has committed to the Science Base Target Initiative (SBTi) to set carbon emission reduction targets for 2030, based on objective data and the scientific approach suggested by the SBTi.

Sagemcom has been placing social and environmental issues at the heart of its development strategy for many yearsThis commitment is thus in line with its actions, which are released every year by the Group through the CSR report available on its website (www.sagemcom.com).

Particularly strengthened by its eco-design strategy and its environmental management system implemented on its main operational sites, the Group is now committed to the SBTi to reduce both its carbon footprint for activities related to the sites ("SBTI scopes 1 and 2"), but also its products and services ("scope 3").

Sagemcom's commitment fits in with the objectives defined by the Paris Agreement, which consist in containing the rise in global temperatures to well below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels, and in continuing efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

« The exceptional growth phase that our Group has experienced in recent years has led us to take an even stronger stand on environmental and social issues. We therefore decided to include this commitment within the STBi framework, thus basing it on precise objectives and references. This is a significant achievement by Sagemcom to reduce our impact on climate change, in accordance with the daily commitments of our teams around the world," says Patrick SEVIAN, CEO of the Sagemcom Group.