Buyer’s Guide: Smart Building IoT Platforms (2020)
Susan Clarke
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Executive Summary
This report provides individuals responsible for selecting, implementing, and managing building technology with an up-to-date analysis of 17 of the most prominent vendors offering IoT (Internet of Things) platforms for buildings. This report updates and extends our analysis of smart building IoT platforms provided through our benchmark published in November 2019, by analysing how solutions have evolved over the past year. The past 12 months have seen vendors improve their space monitoring and air quality tracking functionality, a trend that was accelerated by the emergence of COVID-19. Vendors have also launched further integrations for third party software systems and devices, broadening the compatibility of IoT platforms with existing infrastructure. Buyers should use this guide to support them in their search for an IoT platform that fits their needs and to help them build a shortlist.Buyer's Guide For Choosing A Smart Building IoT Platform
Defining IoT Platforms For Smart Buildings
Building Occupiers And Facilities Services Firms Should Review IoT Platforms
Facility Executives Are Rolling Out IoT Technology Across Higher Value Use Cases
The Deployment Of IoT Platforms For Building Management Is Growing
Buyers Need To Watch Out For Variation In IoT Vendor Strategies
Buyers Should Also Explore The Scalability And Functionality Breadth Of Platforms
Review Of Key Product Enhancements
Functionality Enhancements Focus On Space Tracking, Air Quality Monitoring And COVID-19 Management
Vendors Are Extending Their Integration Capabilities For Smart Buildings And Third-Party Software
Inclusion Criteria For The 2020 Buyer’s Guide For Smart Building IoT Platforms
Accruent Enhances Its User Interface And Continues To Expand Its Device Integrations
Bosch Launches A Dedicated IoT Subsidiary In 2020
EcoEnergy Insights Strengthens Its Asset Monitoring And Management Capabilities
Energisme Deepens Energy Management Functionality With Predictive Insights
Envizi Strengthens Its Reporting Functionality Through A New Business Intelligence Integration
Fabriq Enhances Its Energy And Sustainability Management Offering
Facilio Deepens Analytics Capabilities For Energy Management And Occupant Wellbeing
Johnson Controls Expands Its IoT Product Line With The Launch Of OpenBlue
KGS Buildings Launches New Analytics To Support Capital Planning
PointGuard Enhances Tools And Analytics To Support Capital Expenditure Planning
Schneider Electric Focuses Functionality Improvements On The Health And Wellbeing Of Building Occupants
Siemens Deepens Functionality Across Asset, Space And Security Management
Smart Spaces Deepens Its Workplace Services And Occupant Wellbeing Capabilities
Spacewell’s Space And Occupancy Capabilities Enable A Safer Return To Work
Spica Technologies Broadens Its Environmental, Security And Space Monitoring Capabilities
Switch Automation Implements Updates For Improved Building Control And Operation
ThoughtWire Enriches Its Occupant Comfort Capabilities And Enhances Its User Interface
Figure 2. Common User Groups Of Smart Building IoT Platforms
Figure 3. Deployment Of IoT In Facilities Management Across Nine Usage Scenarios
Figure 4. Deployment Of Building IoT Platforms By Industry
Figure 5. Seventeen IoT Platforms Included In The 2020 Buyer’s Guide
Figure 6. Accruent’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 7. Bosch’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 8. EcoEnergy Insights’ IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 9. Energisme’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 10. Envizi’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 11. Fabriq’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 12. Facilio’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 13. Johnson Controls’ IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 14. KGS Buildings’ IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 15. PointGuard’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 16. Schneider Electric’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 17. Siemens’ IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 18. Smart Spaces’ IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 19. Spacewell’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 20. Spica Technologies’ IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 21. Switch Automation’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
Figure 22. ThoughtWire’s IoT Platform Solution Overview
About the Authors
Dayann Charles
Senior Manager, Advisory Services
Dayann is a Senior Manager in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, with extensive experience leading strategic projects across the Verdantix landscape. He specializes in ...
View ProfileSusan Clarke
Research Director
Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...
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