PRESS RELEASE
April 7, 2025 - 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."
For further information, please contact:
Danfoss:
Lisa Tryson, Director, Corporate Communications and PR
Ph: +1 410 513 1142
Email: [email protected]
Microsoft:
Kristian Albertsen, Sr. Client Executive
Ph: +45 29229497
Email: [email protected]
Related links:
Alsense Food Retail - IoT cloud application for supermarkets
About Danfoss:
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family- and foundation-owned, employing more than 41,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
www.danfoss.com
About Microsoft Denmark ApS:
Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.