Intelligent Build.tech Issue 11 | Page 6

NEWS

Johnson Controls named overall leader for its Smart Building management platform

J ohnson Controls , a global leader for smart , healthy and sustainable buildings , was named the overall leader for its Smart Building management platform in the Smart Building Management Platforms competitive assessment , conducted by ABI Research , a global technology intelligence firm . Researchers assessed the Johnson Controls OpenBlue ecosystem of connected technologies and services , scoring it highest in implementation among nine other platform providers . The findings were reconfirmed in ABI Research ’ s 55 Technology Leaders to Watch In 2024 report .

“ Buildings contribute nearly 40 % of global emissions and new levels of efficiency and sustainability can only be achieved through digitalisation ,” said Johnson Controls Chief Technology Officer , Vijay Sankaran . “ This recognition that OpenBlue digital technology and services is the overall market leader is a testament to the ongoing dedication and commitment to innovation that we have to creating the Smart Buildings of the future .”
For this competitive assessment , ABI Research compared nine major commercial building platforms capable of digitising , capturing , managing , monitoring and improving the performance across a broad cross-section of commercial building verticals , applications and portfolios . Researchers scored Johnson Controls overall highest among the other providers based on the company ’ s commitment to supporting existing and new clients with its highly functional OpenBlue platform and related services .
“ Johnson Controls was the overall leading vendor in ABI Research ’ s market assessment . The Johnson Controls OpenBlue architecture represents a cohesive and comprehensive suite of offerings to accelerate Smart Building management , build awareness and increase adoption of Smart Buildings ,” said Rithika Thomas , Industry Analyst at ABI Research .

Globant announces the fifth edition of Women That Build Awards

Women that Build Awards , an annual recognition that promotes global visibility ( Latin America , Europe , the US , Canada and India ) and networking opportunities for women who stand out for their talent to thrive in their professional careers .
The tech industry , known for its innovation , faces a gender representation challenge , with only 28 % of its workforce being made up of women . As a leading IT company , Globant focuses this edition on highlighting visionary women who embrace the industry , inspiring other women to pursue a career in the field , making positive impacts both in the industry and in the world .

A digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions , has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the

“ Not only does this fifth edition condense a journey that began in 2020 full of inspiring narratives , tangible opportunities and concrete results , but also , nourished by the experience of four previous editions , it adapts and focuses on its emerging trends and static , evolving needs ,” said Patricia Pomies , Chief Operating Officer at Globant . “ From women with exceptional leadership skills and the latest technologies to visionary and purpose-driven entrepreneurs , we seek narratives inspired by the ambition to create a fair and representative sector for all who are part of it .”
If you are interested , you can register at womenawards . globant . com .
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