Discussion — Digital technology for energy savings: expert and enterprise perspectives

Recently, AMI Vietnam Technology Solutions Joint Stock Company (Amitech) participated in a Talk Show titled "Digital Technology in Energy Conservation." The program was filmed at the studios of Vietnam Television (VTV) and broadcast on the VTV2 channel, offering in-depth perspectives from experts and business representatives on digital transformation trends in energy management.

#### 1. An overview of digital technology trends in energy conservation

The program opened with a panoramic view of:
- Trends in industrial automation and digitalization
- The role of IoT, energy management systems (EMS), and data analytics
- Pressures to optimize energy use in the global economic and environmental context

Experts pointed out that, without a timely shift in technology and management approaches, businesses will face significant risks related to operating costs, production efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

#### 2. The barriers businesses are facing

Beyond the opportunities, the program also frankly examined the obstacles that Vietnamese businesses encounter when implementing digital energy management. Amitech's representative noted that many companies still lack synchronized energy measurement systems and data, with information remaining fragmented and difficult to leverage. Operations staff are not yet familiar with digital systems, while initial investment costs and a degree of leadership hesitation also create implementation challenges. In addition, energy data is often not effectively integrated into operational decisions, preventing many solutions from realizing their full potential.

• Lack of synchronized measurement systems and data; data remains fragmented
• Limited human resources, unfamiliar with operating and exploiting digital systems
• Initial investment costs and hesitancy in leadership commitment
• Management processes have not yet integrated energy data into operational decisions

From these realities, it is clear that digital transformation in energy management is not only a technology challenge but also an overall organizational, human, and long-term strategic issue for any enterprise.

#### 3. Opportunities from pioneering models

The program also introduced enterprise models that have successfully applied EMS, IoT, and data analytics, noting:

• Real-time energy monitoring
• Rapid identification of waste points
• Energy savings of 5% to 15%, depending on scale and industry

These models show that digital energy transformation is entirely feasible and delivers tangible value when implemented along the right roadmap.

#### 4. Amitech - Accompanying enterprises in digital energy transformation

As both a solution provider and a direct participant in the talk show, Amitech offered a practical perspective on building a digital energy management roadmap tailored to each enterprise. According to Amitech, digital energy transformation should not be implemented broadly or as a "one-size-fits-all" solution; it must be designed based on the industry's characteristics, production scale, and the readiness of each enterprise's infrastructure and personnel.

The synchronized combination of technology, people, and processes is considered the key to optimizing effectiveness. Technology serves as the foundation through systems for monitoring, collecting, and analyzing energy data in real time; people are the decisive factor in operating, exploiting, and making data-driven decisions; and processes ensure that energy data is tightly integrated into management and production operations.

When these three factors are deployed together with a clear roadmap, enterprises can not only improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs but also progressively build a smart, proactive, and sustainable energy management model that meets long-term development needs and the future green transition.

• *Conclusion**

It is clear that "Digital Technology in Energy Conservation" is no longer an experimental option but has become a long-term strategy that helps enterprises improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and develop sustainably. Through this VTV2 broadcast, Amitech reaffirms its role as a partner to Vietnamese enterprises on their digital and green transformation journey.