Honeywell, an American multinational conglomerate specialising in aerospace systems, building technologies, performance materials, and safety solutions, has announced the launch of Honeywell Connected Solutions, an AI-powered platform that integrates critical building software and technologies into a single interface. The platform’s early adopters – Verizon Communications and Vanderbilt University – have already begun using the solution in their buildings.
The product, which is built on Honeywell Forge, allows building operators to manage Honeywell software, systems, and devices through an integrated interface. When a building or campus is fully connected, users should gain real-time visibility into how critical systems are operating, alongside insights on how to troubleshoot challenges that may arise.
Users, which can include facility managers, multi-site operators, and integrators, can connect to the platform with an AI-enabled installation process.
The system seeks to address some key issues facing buildings today through:
• Advanced encryption – to help safeguard against cyberthreats.
• Remote monitoring and diagnostics – to help to reduce labour time and cost.
• Predictive maintenance prompts – to spot and address issues before they escalate.
• Energy-management solutions – to support decarbonisation efforts.
“From aging buildings and rising downtime costs to skilled labour shortages and growing cyber guidelines, building owners and operators face a complex landscape of global trends that are constantly making operations more complex and costly. To address this, Honeywell’s Connected Solutions allows building managers to link critical building software, technologies, and devices together to streamline management and compliance and help protect uptime,” says Billal Hammoud, President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell’s Building Automation segment.
“Honeywell’s Connected Solutions is an innovative platform offering the tools to use real-time data and AI-driven insights to help us optimise our buildings,” comments Alex Kohnen, Chief Facilities Officer at Vanderbilt University. “We look forward to creating a better ecosystem for our students, faculty, and staff.”
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