Johnson Controls: The Mighty Transition From Hardware Manufacturer To Digital Solution Innovator
Harry Wilson
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Executive Summary
This report presents a deep-dive into Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) – a building technology vendor based in Cork, Ireland – and its Internet of Things (IoT)-based OpenBlue building digital platform offering. The OpenBlue platform has capabilities spanning multiple building software segments; it was recently enhanced by the major acquisition of integrated workplace management system (IWMS) provider FM:Systems. JCI draws on its building technology equipment manufacturer heritage to provide buyers with digital solutions capable of comprehensive hardware integration and control. As executives look to adopt solutions to aid with key objectives of optimized and decarbonized building operations, they should leverage this report to better understand JCI’s offering, and its vision of buildings of the future.Executives are calling out for solutions to help them decarbonize and optimize their portfolios
JCI has operated within the building sector since its inception in 1885
OpenBlue aspires to be the single solution a buyer needs for complete building management and decarbonization
With such ambitious goals, what is next for OpenBlue?
Figure 2. OpenBlue acquisitions, awards and partnerships
About the Authors
Harry Wilson
Senior Analyst
Harry is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Real Estate & Built Environment practice. Harry's research and advisory expertise centres on energy management; he leads Verdant...
Claire Stephens
Research Director
Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...
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