MINNEAPOLIS, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NYSE: HON) today announced the next generation of smart building
technology, Command and Control Suite, which turns complex facility
data into recommendations and easy-to-implement changes that help
boost business outcomes -- lowering costs, minimizing risk and
reducing downtime.
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By combining intelligent automation, advanced analytics and
visualization with the simplified user experience of today's home
and mobile electronics, Command and Control Suite links building
automation and the enterprise. It can provide a holistic view of a
connected building's video feeds, access control and fire alarms,
for example, and pull in relevant information from human resource
applications. Integrating data from these disparate systems could
help security personnel track occupants and make sure they exit the
facility in the event of an evacuation, improving employee
safety.
Investing in this type of smart building technology typically
pays for itself within one or two years by delivering operational
efficiencies as well as energy savings, according to a recent
report by Jones Lang LaSalle, a financial and professional services
firm.
"The building data currently collected in modern facilities
presents a vast opportunity to reduce operations and maintenance
costs," said Benjamin Freas, senior
research analyst, Navigant Research. "However, difficulties in
integrating data from separate building automation systems have
encumbered realizing this potential. The usability of facility
technologies has been a persistent challenge as well. To date,
success in system performance has largely been dependent on the
skill and experience of operators."
Guided by experts in the Honeywell Design Studio, all components
of the Command and Control Suite were built with the intuitive,
consumer-friendly simplicity of tablets and smartphones, making the
technology accessible to both a facility manager and chief
operating officer. Because virtually anyone can understand and act
on the insights the command suite provides, companies can improve
business continuity and efficiency, and get a higher return on
investment. A refined user experience helps reduce operator
training and related expenses as well.
The Honeywell Command Wall, the core of the suite, features
map-based visualization and navigation, along with integrated
workflows and system-wide integration from a single, intuitive
touchscreen interface.
The Command Wall presents data from multiple systems across a
facility, such as utility meters and temperature sensors, while
providing context for more informed decision making. Using
progressive disclosure, users can access an enterprise-wide view
and also easily zoom into specific areas to quickly understand and
react to issues and opportunities as they arise.
"A building's intelligence is largely influenced by those who
operate it and can make the changes necessary to improve
performance," said John Rajchert,
president of Honeywell Building Solutions. "So enhancing the user
experience is imperative. It allows organizations to extract the
most value from their technology investment. Like today's
ubiquitous tablet and mobile devices, Command Wall makes connecting
with information and others fast and simple."
A supplement to the Command Wall is Incident Workflow, which
guides users step by step through scripted responses to security
incidents and other emergencies, helping further reduce risk and
improving accuracy in mitigating issues. In addition, Enterprise
Dashboards extend the suite's real-time visualization by presenting
detailed energy data and actionable guidance to help control
consumption and boost efficiency.
Command and Control Suite technologies integrate with
Honeywell's flagship building management platform, Enterprise
Buildings Integrator (EBI), which helps facilitate the integration
of security, comfort, life safety and energy systems, among other
functions. EBI gives users a single point of access and consistent
view to information and resources that enhance the ability to
monitor, manage and protect a facility, campus or multi-site
operation.
The Command Wall with Incident Workflow and Enterprise
Dashboards will be available in the second quarter of 2015.
Additional Information
- Command and Control Suite website
- Command and Control Suite
video
- Command Wall video
- Honeywell Building Solutions on Twitter
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for
buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance
materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywellnow.com.
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