Johnson Controls: The Mighty Transition From Hardware Manufacturer To Digital Solution Innovator
30 May, 2024
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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.
Johnson Controls is striving towards decarbonized, autonomous 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?
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 1. Digital building solutions investment plans
Figure 2. OpenBlue acquisitions, awards and partnerships
Figure 2. OpenBlue acquisitions, awards and partnerships
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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…
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Claire Stephens
Research Director, Smart Buildings
Claire Stephens is Research Director of the Smart Buildings team. With 18 years of experience in the sector, Claire is recognized as an expert in industries that make up the b…
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