Building on a successful collaboration established in 2019, Danfoss and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions that enable the industry to optimize energy consumption, reduce food waste, and lower emissions across food retail.
Danfoss Alsense® helps supermarkets reduce food waste by up to 30%, while also reducing energy consumption on refrigeration by up to 15%.
Danfoss Alsense is a cloud-based monitoring and management solution designed specifically for food retail businesses like supermarkets to optimize refrigeration systems. Through 24/7 monitoring, users are provided with real-time insights, enabling them to proactively minimize downtime and optimize performance, to ultimately reduce food waste and operating costs.
With Danfoss’s expertise in energy-efficient technologies as a foundation and Microsoft's leading AI and cloud competencies as a catalyst, both are enabling a new generation of sustainable solutions for the food retail industry.
Natalie Schnippering, Vice President of Danfoss Climate Solutions Digital Services, says: “By deepening our collaboration with Microsoft, we’re taking a significant step towards making sustainable solutions more accessible and impactful for our customers. Together, we can accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon future.”
This partnership leverages AI to accelerate the achievements of shared climate goals. By integrating Microsoft's AI technology, Danfoss Alsense will become more accessible and intelligent. Together they continue to develop and deploy joint solutions to enable faster time to market and remove barriers for customers adopting sustainable technologies. This enhanced solution will empower supermarkets to achieve greater sustainability and operational efficiency.
Matt Walsh, Director Industry Advisory at Microsoft says: "Our collaboration with Danfoss demonstrates the transformative power of AI for a sustainable future. By leveraging AI to optimize refrigeration systems, we're helping food retailers minimize their environmental footprint. We're excited to be at the forefront of this change, empowering businesses with this transformative technology."