Cisco Systems opened its EnergyWise software for corporate Smart Grids to third party programmers, hoping to spawn an iPhone-like frenzy of energy-management apps development.
The networking giant said EnergyWise software APIs, or application programming interfaces, are available to connect the software to assorted electronic devices and internal building systems, such as air conditioning.
Cisco released APIs for its EnergyWise software used to mamage power use by IP phones, computers and eventual building systems
The news came as Cisco introduced its EnergyWise Orchestrator technology for letting administrators remotely manage the power use of PCs and laptops. The technology lets administrators turn off machines not in use and provides information on operating power use.
The EnergyWise software is a key component of Cisco’s energy management strategy. It was unveiled in January 2009 as a tool for companies to manage power use by IP phones, video surveillance cameras, wireless access points, PCs and eventually building systems, such as heaters, air conditioning, elevators, lights and security systems.
Its first task was to connect to IP phones and networking gear, such as access points. Now it is reaching PCs. Cisco hopes to extent its usefulness by encouraging third-party developers to expand its capabilities.
The company also on Wednesday rolled out the latest version of its 2960 Catalyst switch with a dramatic 60 percent reduction in power consumption. The edge, or branch-office, switch achieves higher performance while cutting power by using of new custom ASIC chips.
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