SECO S.p.A., a developer of end-to-end technological solutions for industrial digitalization, and Hitachi Energy, a leader in electrification, have 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 internet of things (IoT) data acquisition and ingestion platform will
Source: SECO 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 electric vehicle (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-artificial intelligence (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.
