New Study Finds Johnson Controls OpenBlue Smart Building Platform Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings for Customers
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) released a Forrester Consulting study demonstrating the economic impact of its OpenBlue smart building platform. The study reveals that organizations implementing OpenBlue could achieve up to 155% ROI over three years with an 8-month payback period.
Key benefits include:
- Up to 10% energy savings
- 67% reduction in chiller maintenance, saving $1.5 million over three years
- 7% rental premiums, resulting in $3.2 million three-year present value
The platform's recent AI expansion includes generative AI tools for energy savings recommendations, improved user experience, and enhanced indoor air quality monitoring. The integration with FM:Systems solutions provides real-time data visibility and strategic real estate insights.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) ha pubblicato uno studio di Forrester Consulting che dimostra l'impatto economico della sua piattaforma OpenBlue per edifici intelligenti. Lo studio evidenzia che le organizzazioni che adottano OpenBlue potrebbero ottenere un ritorno sull'investimento (ROI) fino al 155% in tre anni con un periodo di recupero di 8 mesi.
I principali vantaggi includono:
- Risparmio energetico fino al 10%
- Riduzione del 67% nella manutenzione dei refrigeratori, con un risparmio di 1,5 milioni di dollari in tre anni
- Premi di affitto del 7%, con un valore attuale di 3,2 milioni di dollari in tre anni
La recente espansione AI della piattaforma comprende strumenti di intelligenza artificiale generativa per raccomandazioni sul risparmio energetico, miglioramento dell'esperienza utente e monitoraggio avanzato della qualità dell'aria interna. L'integrazione con le soluzioni FM:Systems offre visibilità dei dati in tempo reale e approfondimenti strategici sul patrimonio immobiliare.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) publicó un estudio de Forrester Consulting que demuestra el impacto económico de su plataforma OpenBlue para edificios inteligentes. El estudio revela que las organizaciones que implementen OpenBlue podrían lograr un retorno de inversión (ROI) de hasta el 155% en tres años con un periodo de recuperación de 8 meses.
Los beneficios clave incluyen:
- Ahorro energético de hasta un 10%
- Reducción del 67% en el mantenimiento de enfriadores, ahorrando 1,5 millones de dólares en tres años
- Primas de alquiler del 7%, resultando en un valor presente de 3,2 millones de dólares en tres años
La reciente expansión de IA de la plataforma incluye herramientas de IA generativa para recomendaciones de ahorro energético, mejora de la experiencia del usuario y monitoreo avanzado de la calidad del aire interior. La integración con las soluciones FM:Systems proporciona visibilidad de datos en tiempo real y perspectivas estratégicas inmobiliarias.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI)는 자사의 OpenBlue 스마트 빌딩 플랫폼의 경제적 영향을 보여주는 Forrester Consulting 연구 결과를 발표했습니다. 연구에 따르면 OpenBlue를 도입한 조직은 3년간 최대 155%의 투자 수익률(ROI)을 달성할 수 있으며, 투자 회수 기간은 8개월입니다.
주요 이점은 다음과 같습니다:
- 최대 10% 에너지 절감
- 냉각기 유지보수 67% 감소로 3년간 150만 달러 절감
- 7% 임대료 프리미엄으로 3년간 현재 가치 320만 달러 달성
플랫폼의 최근 AI 확장에는 에너지 절감 권장 사항을 위한 생성형 AI 도구, 향상된 사용자 경험 및 실내 공기질 모니터링 강화가 포함됩니다. FM:Systems 솔루션과의 통합으로 실시간 데이터 가시성과 전략적 부동산 인사이트를 제공합니다.
Johnson Controls (NYSE : JCI) a publié une étude de Forrester Consulting démontrant l'impact économique de sa plateforme OpenBlue pour bâtiments intelligents. L'étude révèle que les organisations mettant en œuvre OpenBlue pourraient atteindre un retour sur investissement (ROI) allant jusqu'à 155 % sur trois ans avec un délai de récupération de 8 mois.
Les principaux avantages incluent :
- Jusqu'à 10 % d'économies d'énergie
- Réduction de 67 % de la maintenance des refroidisseurs, économisant 1,5 million de dollars sur trois ans
- Primes de loyer de 7 %, représentant une valeur actuelle de 3,2 millions de dollars sur trois ans
La récente expansion IA de la plateforme comprend des outils d'IA générative pour des recommandations d'économie d'énergie, une expérience utilisateur améliorée et une surveillance accrue de la qualité de l'air intérieur. L'intégration avec les solutions FM:Systems offre une visibilité des données en temps réel et des insights stratégiques immobiliers.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) veröffentlichte eine Forrester Consulting-Studie, die die wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen seiner OpenBlue Smart Building Plattform aufzeigt. Die Studie zeigt, dass Organisationen, die OpenBlue implementieren, innerhalb von drei Jahren eine Rendite von bis zu 155 % mit einer Amortisationszeit von 8 Monaten erzielen können.
Wichtige Vorteile umfassen:
- Bis zu 10 % Energieeinsparungen
- 67 % Reduzierung der Wartung von Kältemaschinen, was Einsparungen von 1,5 Millionen US-Dollar über drei Jahre bedeutet
- 7 % Mietaufschläge, was einem Barwert von 3,2 Millionen US-Dollar über drei Jahre entspricht
Die jüngste KI-Erweiterung der Plattform umfasst generative KI-Tools für Energieeinsparungsempfehlungen, verbesserte Benutzererfahrung und eine verbesserte Überwachung der Innenraumluftqualität. Die Integration mit FM:Systems-Lösungen bietet Echtzeit-Datenübersicht und strategische Einblicke in Immobilien.
- 155% ROI over three years with 8-month payback period
- 10% reduction in energy costs
- 67% reduction in chiller maintenance costs ($1.5M savings)
- 7% rental premiums generating $3.2M in value
- Integration of advanced AI capabilities enhancing platform functionality
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Insights
Johnson Controls' OpenBlue platform validation through Forrester's study demonstrates quantifiable ROI in the increasingly competitive smart building market. The
The technical capabilities highlighted show meaningful operational improvements:
Most compelling is how OpenBlue's integration with FM:Systems creates a unified ecosystem connecting building systems (HVAC, security) with workplace management. This convergence of operational technology with information technology positions JCI ahead of competitors still offering siloed solutions. The enhanced user experience improvements and accessibility standards compliance indicate maturity in the platform's development cycle, as does the indoor air quality monitoring integration - a feature with heightened importance following pandemic-era facility requirements.
This Forrester study offers compelling third-party validation for JCI's OpenBlue platform with metrics that should capture investor attention. The
The 8-month payback period is particularly noteworthy in the current economic environment where capital allocation scrutiny remains high. This rapid ROI strengthens JCI's value proposition when competing for budget-constrained customers and should support sales cycle velocity.
Beyond the headline metrics, this study strategically positions JCI's substantial R&D investments (
The customer testimonials citing
OpenBlue is an award-winning, AI-optimized smart building ecosystem of connected solutions and services. OpenBlue allows customers to unlock the performance of their buildings and workplaces with near real-time data visibility. Leveraging enhanced AI, OpenBlue provides tailored energy-saving recommendations based on usage and weather data, helping customers reduce operating costs and move toward more autonomous buildings. OpenBlue is now integrated with FM:Systems solutions, expanding real time data visibility, creating high-performance workplaces and bringing additional clarity and vision to strategic real estate decisions.
Other key findings for the composite organization include:
- Up to
10% energy savings: Enhancing overall efficiency. - Up to
67% reduction in chiller maintenance: saving nearly$1.5 million 7% rental premiums: Resulting in three-year present value of$3.2 million - 8-month payback period: Based on the total costs and net benefits.
"We believe the findings speak for themselves: Our OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions not only lower operating costs, but also optimize energy use – a win, win. By enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, we're helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals and also improve their bottom line," said Vijay Sankaran, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Johnson Controls. "As global companies face pressure to save time and money, our capabilities stand out in delivering both environmental and financial returns."
According to a customer interviewed for this study, "OpenBlue has saved us up to
Another customer interviewed stated, "Not only is Johnson Controls supplying the critical, backbone items of facilities management, like chillers, fire, security, and automation, but by adding a management layer on top of these, they have provided consistency and solid support."
Expanded Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities
In November 2024, Johnson Controls significantly expanded its AI capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite of digital solutions, part of the OpenBlue digital ecosystem. The updates included OpenBlue's first customer-facing generative AI application, more autonomous building controls, and a significantly improved user experience, paving the way for additional AI enhancements this year.
The expanded features in OpenBlue provide clearer insights and better performance, including:
- Integrated generative AI tools that proactively recommend impactful energy savings projects.
- Major upgrades to the user experience with a focus on personalization, improved design, and compliance with a higher level of accessibility standards.
- Enhanced indoor air quality monitoring and sensor analytics to support smarter and healthier buildings.
FM:Systems also added generative AI to its FMS:Insights Analytics platform, enabling users to ask natural language questions about occupancy and utilization data across their real estate portfolios.
These findings underscore Johnson Controls' 140-year legacy of innovation. The company continues to lead with more than 8,000 active patents and
To learn more about the complete study, visit our website: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/openblue/total-economic-impact-study.
About the study
To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment, Forrester interviewed five decision-makers with experience using OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions. For the purposes of this study, Forrester aggregated the interviewees' experiences and combined the results into a single composite organization that is a real estate investment and development organization with 1,800 total employees and 50 million square feet of assets under management. From the information provided in the interviews, Forrester constructed a Total Economic Impact™ framework for those organizations considering an investment in OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions.
The objective of the framework is to identify the cost, benefit, flexibility, and risk factors that affect the investment decision. Forrester took a multistep approach to evaluate the impact that OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions can have on an organization.
To learn more, visit: www.johnsoncontrols.com
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.
Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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