Partnership focused on sustainability and
developing the technologies needed for a low-carbon future
NEWBURY,
U.K., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Focus
(LSE: MCRO; NYSE: MFGP) today announced its renewed partnership
with Jaguar TCS Racing as part of the company's overall commitment
to embracing environmental sustainability and shifting to a
lower-carbon economy. Micro Focus will provide world-class software
and services to Jaguar TCS Racing in support of their pursuit for
more points, podiums and wins in Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E
World Championship, the first net-zero carbon sport.
The partnership with Jaguar TCS Racing demonstrates Micro Focus'
commitment to innovation by contributing to the creation of
sustainable technology, as competing in Formula E provides a
real-world platform for the development of new technologies and
capabilities on the racetrack.
Micro Focus software and Professional Services support Jaguar
TCS Racing in improving car performance for races with the larger
goal of developing more sustainable mobility solutions. Through the
leveraging of Vertica's real-time analytics and machine learning
capabilities, as well as Micro Focus IDOL's AI-powered unstructured
data analytics, the Micro Focus partnership with Jaguar TCS Racing
aims to improve upon their successes and push the boundaries of
competition and innovation in Formula E.
James Barclay, Team Principal,
Jaguar TCS Racing said: "We've made huge progress in the last
two years with Micro Focus, so we are delighted to now be
continuing the journey with their support and expertise as we
collectively fight for the title of the ABB FIA Formula E World
Championship in Season 9. Our partnership with Micro Focus allows
us to integrate their world-class software services, such as
Vertica and IDOL, to gain critical data analysis. This helps to
make accurate predictions, quicker and better decisions, and
ultimately drive better performance and results.
"As the world's first net zero carbon sport since inception,
Formula E provides us and our partners with a real-world
performance test bed to develop new technologies and capabilities.
With Micro Focus, we share the desire to innovate, succeed at the
highest level and deliver sustainable change."
As part of the partnership, Micro Focus' software and services
will help Jaguar TCS Racing push the boundaries and develop
sustainable, electric mobility technology, which can improve the
future for our planet. Through Micro Focus' environmental, social
and governance program, INSPIRE, the company recently announced
their larger commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by
2050. In addressing climate change, Micro Focus has taken action to
reduce energy usage and carbon emissions in its offices and data
centres and will expedite its move to electric company owned and
leased vehicles.
"At Micro Focus, we aim to make sustainable and responsible
business part of the way we operate," said Sarah Atkinson, Director of ESG, Micro Focus.
"Achieving our sustainability goals will take a team effort, and
everyone is involved, which makes our technical and analytics
partnership with Jaguar TCS Racing that much more important as both
companies focus on working in the most efficient way possible."
For More Information
Download the Micro Focus Environmental Transformation Ebook.
Read the Micro Focus + Jaguar TCS Racing Renewed for Season 9
and Beyond Blog.
Learn more by visiting the Run and Transform at 200 mph
Website.
Download the latest Micro Focus Sustainability report.
Join Micro Focus on LinkedIn and follow @MicroFocus on
Twitter.
About Micro Focus
Micro Focus is one of the world's largest enterprise software
providers, focused on solving the IT dilemma—how to balance today's
needs with tomorrow's opportunities. We deliver mission-critical
technology that helps tens of thousands of customers worldwide
manage core IT elements of their business. Strengthened by our
strategic services and support organizations, and an extensive
partner network, our broad set of technologies for security, IT
operations, application delivery, governance, modernization, and
analytics provide the innovative solutions organizations need to
run and transform—at the same time.
ABOUT
JAGUAR TCS RACING
Jaguar returned to racing in October
2016, becoming the first luxury manufacturer to join the
all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship street racing series.
In Season 8, Mitch Evans finished as
runner-up in the drivers' standings–his most successful result in
Jaguar TCS Racing's Formula E campaign.
Formula E is a real-world test bed for Jaguar with its journey
to becoming an all-electric luxury brand from 2025. Jaguar TCS
Racing's goal is to "Reimagine Racing" and together the team will
test, develop, learn, and collaborate, sharing insights across
Jaguar Land Rover which will benefit future road car development.
Specifically, learnings and technology transfer from Formula E will
help "Reimagine" the Jaguar brand coinciding with the company's
commitment to the Gen3 era of Formula E.
2023 is the first year for the teams to be racing with the Gen3
car, the world's first net-zero race car.
As an official manufacturer team in Formula E, Jaguar TCS Racing
designs its own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission,
inverter, and rear suspension. Jaguar, via its long-term Formula E
technical partner Williams Advanced Engineering, will supply
Envision Racing with its powertrain for the Gen3 era.
To control costs, the carbon fibre chassis and battery are
common components and the same for all eleven teams. This allows
the focus to be on developing efficient and lightweight electric
vehicle powertrains which will improve the performance and range of
future Jaguar Land Rover electric vehicles.
Teams have two race cars, one per driver, which will be used for
the full race distance.
Beyond its all-electric concept, Formula E is unique in the
world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The 2023 championship
takes place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the
world's major cities including Mexico
City, Diriyah, and Rome,
with new locations including Hyderabad, Cape
Town, and São Paulo. The season finale plays out across a
double-header race weekend in London.
In 2022, Jaguar TCS Racing finished fourth in the teams'
standings with seven podiums, four wins, one pole position, one
fastest lap and 231 points scored—the team's biggest points haul to
date. New Zealander, Mitch Evans
finished last season as runner-up with Sam
Bird finishing thirteenth overall in the drivers'
standings.
Formula E remains a key priority for Jaguar Land Rover and the
company's Reimagine strategy. As the premier all-electric world
championship, Formula E allows us to test and develop new electric
vehicle technologies in a high-performance environment. It
continues to be the test bed for our Race to Innovate mission that
will see Race to Road and Road to Race learnings that will help
shape our electric future – a future that Jaguar is passionate
about, and dedicated to for the benefit of our society, the
changing landscape of mobility, sustainability and our clients.
Through our Race to Inspire mission, Jaguar TCS Racing are
committed to inspiring the future generation by using the race
programme to create a positive impact on our planet and the
communities in which we race. From competing in the world's first
net-zero carbon race car to supporting and training the next
generation of engineers and motorsport professionals. For more
information, visit www.jaguar.com
CONTACT: microfocus@pancomm.com
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