IBM will create smarter buildings, offices and urban infrastructure worldwide, as part of its focus on creating a smarter planet.
The company says it will leverage its expertise in systems management, analytics and sensors to help bridge the physical and digital worlds, and create new intelligent infrastructures, critical for buildings to operate more efficiently globally.
IBM says it is delivering technology that manages office buildings, warehouses, factories, power plants, laboratories, campuses, apartments, resorts and all types of buildings to save costs, better manage systems, and reduce carbon emissions.
The company's software, hardware and services would be used to create, manage and maintain the world's most intelligent and interconnected infrastructures to include buildings, cities, utilities, offices, transportation systems and operations in every industry.
Anchored on IBM Tivoli and Maximo software, IBM will offer smarter business analytics and solutions, which will immediately alert site operations teams when mechanical systems are not performing to a desired specification.
IBM says implementations in several countries have led to higher building reliability and faster response times that drive energy savings. The intention is to implement these tested processes across internal operations worldwide.
"Smarter buildings are key to the economic and environmental sustainability of urban environments. Real-time infrastructure data, coupled with analytics, can enable better economic decisions and environmental outcomes. Together with an array of partners, we are delivering this value to clients today,” said Rich Lechner, VP, energy and environment for IBM, speaking this week, in Las Vegas, at the IBM Pulse 2010 conference.
New partnerships
Last year, IBM created an industry alliance, the Green Sigma Coalition, with companies specialising in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications and software to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management.
The partners will now work with IBM to integrate their products and services with green solutions. The company will also partner with Johnson Controls to optimise energy usage, and improve security and comfort for clients in more than 150 countries.
It will also partner with Ricoh on an advanced device and printing management system, which infuses office devices with real-time tracking and monitoring to help firms reduce their print-related costs, improve service and cut back on carbon emissions.
IBM says it will also apply its research capabilities to deliver predictive and spatial analysis for smarter buildings, critical for campuses, building complexes, factories and cities. The IBM Global Business Services will also offer a range of smarter buildings services, including solution implementation and integration services.
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