- Delyana Lazarova triumphs against almost 290 competitors
from 55 countries to become assistant of
Sir Mark Elder CH CBE
- Lazarova wins GBP 15,000 prize money and the
post of future Director of the Hallé Youth Orchestra
Bulgarian
conductor Delyana Lazarova (34) is the winner of the
first Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition held in Manchester,
U.K. She impressed the jury with her performance of The Force of Destiny by Verdi. A total of 287 conductors from 55 countries
applied to take part in the international competition which was held this year
for the first time. The ten best contenders were shortlisted, and four
candidates then competed in the final last Saturday. They had to conduct the
Hallé Orchestra and perform three different pieces by composers like Brahms, Dvorak
or Britten in front of an international audience.
- Siemens issues bonds with a
value of €4 billion and £850 million
- Demand more than double
issue volume
Siemens has issued bonds
with a total value of about €5 billion, around €1 billion (£850 million)
of which have been issued in pound sterling. The transaction closed today. The
proceeds of the issuance will be used for general corporate purposes including the refinancing
of upcoming maturities. Investor
demand was high. At more than €10 billion, demand was more than double the
issue volume.
- Real-time analytics to create dynamic workplaces
- Designed to improve employee productivity and operational efficiency
- Data-driven insights on space utilization to optimize real estate assets
- To be shown at Light & Building trade fair in Germany, Frankfurt a.M. (March 8-13, 2020)
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
has launched a smart building suite designed to create more efficient and
flexible workplaces where people are at the core. The suite of IoT (Internet of
Things) enabled devices, applications and services turn offices into a
competitive advantage for companies. Employees are empowered with greater
choice and control in the workplace, including picking their own optimal
temperature setting, pleasant lighting conditions and find available rooms for
their spontaneous meetings. The suite consists of complementary Siemens
technologies and allows building management systems to respond intelligently to
user input and environmental data. Now, workspaces can adapt to employees’
needs with real-time analytics continuously learning from user input and
picking up behavioral patterns.
At the
same time, powerful data analytics give insights into how the spaces are being
used to make better decisions around space optimization and real estate portfolio management.
Siemens was awarded a contract to supply three boil-off compressor (BOG) packages for Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG Project. The new LNG export facility, Calcasieu Pass, is currently under construction in southwestern Louisiana’s Cameron Parish, approximately 50 miles south of Lake Charles. Once fully commissioned, the facility is expected to produce 10 MTPA of clean liquefied natural gas that will be exported to global markets.
- First-of-its-kind drilling rig project will implement customized BlueDrive™ system to replace obsolete system
- New system will use existing footprint, cabling and communication points for greater safety and quick commissioning
Siemens was awarded a contract by Arabian Drilling Company to modernize a complete and integrated drilling-drives lineup, including auxiliaries and controls, that will be installed on an offshore jackup drilling rig for a customer in the Middle East. In addition to new features and benefits, the upgrade will also enable the customer to meet the latest safety standards. Delivery of the new system is planned for the early part of 2021.
- For the first time, new electrical installation devices combine protection and measurement functions in a single unit
- The latest energy monitoring software can now be fully integrated into the Desigo CC building management system
- New Sentron “powermind” app allows cloud-based energy data analysis
At this year’s Light+Building trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will show the first energy management solution that holistically captures energy data in buildings. It collects data all the way to the final circuit without any additional wiring or space requirements. All electrical data – from the power feed-in to the socket outlet – can then be seamlessly integrated into building management systems and analyzed by cloud-based applications. This makes the electrical infrastructure an integral part of smart buildings that are connected via the Internet of Things (IoT). Operators and users gain maximum transparency over their energy flows and benefit from end-to-end digitalization.
- Supply of six SGT-800 industrial gas turbines
- Increases grid reliability and flexibility
- Supports the transition to a new energy mix in Belarus
Siemens has received another order from Belarus to supply equipment for a peak load power plant. The order was placed by the state-run energy provider RUE Minskenergo. The six SGT-800 industrial gas turbines, like the five machines of the same type that Siemens is supplying for the Vitebsk region, will increase the grid’s reliability and flexibility and support the transition to a new energy mix in Belarus. Commissioning is scheduled for December 2021.
- Young conductors competition sponsored
by Siemens Arts Program and Hallé Orchestra of Manchester (UK) to run until
February 22
- Shortlist includes ten outstanding
talents from nine countries
- Winner to receive two-year
engagement and cash prize of £15,000
- Conducting per avatar as digital component used for
first time
Ten outstanding young conductors have been selected for the shortlist in
the Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition. A total of 287
musicians from 55 countries entered the competition, which is a collaboration
between the Siemens Arts Program and the Hallé Orchestra of Manchester (UK). The ten
shortlisted conductors, comprising three women and seven men, come from nine
different countries. An overview of the semifinalists is available at the end
of this press release.
- Cybersecurity by default: Next-generation
products are to be equipped with preconfigured security
- New partners: NTT, Infineon and Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering join
Charter of Trust
- Cybersecurity extended along the supply chain: Numerous suppliers meet baseline
requirements of the Charter of Trust companies
- Education campaign for Small and Medium enterprises and schools:
Charter of Trust partners provide cybersecurity materials
The Charter-of-Trust (CoT) partners have agreed to deliver
next-generation products with preset cybersecurity, following a clear “Security
by Default” philosophy. At present, there are no uniform regulations governing
this issue – many products leave the factory solely dependent on safety systems
that do not provide comprehensive protection. Users often have to adjust security
settings afterward. As a first step, the Charter partner companies have now
defined which security features should be present and activated by default in
next-generation products – ranging from strong authentication features to a
unique product identity and the requirement that passwords must be changed upon
first use. The CoT partners also believe that no undocumented functionalities or
possibilities for remote connection should be part of initial device setup – another
aspect that is not yet a general rule today. All these requirements are now
being rolled out step by step within the relevant portfolios of the Charter of
Trust member companies.
- DB Regio orders 18 three-part Mireo trainsets from Siemens Mobility
- Service in the Lausitz regional network
- Enhanced passenger comfort, barrier-free convenience and higher capacity
DB Regio has ordered 18 three-part Mireo trainsets from Siemens for service in the Lausitz regional network in the states of Brandenburg and Saxony. On December 17, 2019, DB Regio was awarded the contract for the Lausitz network by the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) on behalf of the State of Brandenburg and the Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL).