French entrepreneur Bruno, founder of Siveco China and Bluebee Technologies, offered a detailed firsthand perspective on the evolution of digital operations and maintenance in the water industry during a recent international forum. With 26 years of experience in Chinese infrastructure — particularly water — Bruno traced his company’s journey from early challenges to global expansion, highlighting practical lessons on blending technology with operational realities.

This interview was conducted by CXO UNION in collaboration with Mr. Yang Bin, a senior industry expert and former SAP Greater China executive. It features an in-depth dialogue with Mr. Bruno Lhopiteau, CEO and founder of Siveco China, who brings 26 years of hands-on experience in the Chinese market, focusing on the frontiers of Smart Operation & Maintenance (Smart O&M) and advanced asset management. This article is based on the original video interview published by CXO UNION.

Staff and management turnover can disrupt CMMS/EAM usage, leading to inefficiencies or even system abandonment (observed in China and other countries with a strong top-down culture when top managers change).

Modern energy facilities are more automated and interconnected than ever. From rooftop solar and district cooling in bustling Asian cities to large-scale WtE plants and grid-scale renewables, these facilities face unique challenges: intermittency in solar and wind output, rapid asset aging in humid/tropical climates and cascading risks across urban grids.

In this article, we are pleased to share the results of our 2025 customer satisfaction survey, audited in February 2026 by Bureau Veritas.The survey aims to foster continuous improvement through a win-win cooperation with our customers. We welcome and actively seek feedback on every aspect of our products and services.

The vision of Industry 4.0 is promising, yet many projects falter in reality due to issues in processes, personnel, and management. Siveco China and Bluebee Technologies propose a different approach: instead of presuming organizational maturity, they cultivate it through the bluebee® Smart O&M solution. By placing people at the core, integrating the ISO 55000 standard, and providing continuous support, the solution helps build capabilities through practice, enabling enterprises to steadily advance their digital transformation.