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Press Release29 June 2022Siemens AGZug, Switzerland
Siemens launches Building X, an open AI-enabled suite for net zero buildings
Building X Energy Manager
Building X addresses the challenges of various stakeholders, including
building users, property investors, real estate companies and facility managers.
It acts as a single source of truth to eliminate complexity and supports net
zero targets. Stakeholders can now digitize and use their building data from
various sources, disciplines and systems on one single platform, Building X.
This enables a seamless user experience and the integration of their existing
software and ecosystem, including third party applications, through vendor
agnostic connectivity and open application programming interfaces (APIs). The
suite offers modular, AI-enabled applications, and built-in cyber security. It also facilitates co-creation with customers and
partners to address their challenges faster, thanks to the openness
and cloud
technology, which means digital
transformation can be achieved easier, faster and at scale.
“Building X is the antidote to data silos.
We can now connect all data that smart building systems generate in one single
data lake, scaling up smart buildings faster and moving closer to our vision of
autonomous, net zero buildings. Building X creates data-based outcomes for
greater efficiency, performance and experience, changing for the better the way
we work and live in buildings,” said Matthias Rebellius, managing board member
of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure. “We look forward to co-creating use
cases with our customers and partners on Building X to accelerate innovation and
sustainability in the industry.”
The Building X suite currently features a
set of applications and digital services, tailored to different stakeholder
groups, all connected on the AI-enabled platform. Building X opens new
possibilities to digitalize, manage, and optimize building operations, bringing
value to both existing buildings and new ones.
Its applications cover key domains of building management, including energy, security and building operations, backed by strong analytics capabilities. The applications offer a consistent user experience, where relevant data is intelligently combined to drive outcomes for customers.
A true digital building operations twin
Building X combines the real and digital
worlds of buildings by consolidating data from multiple sources into a digital
building operations twin. With a virtual representation of a building, building
operators can resolve issues faster. Users benefit from the transparency
Building X provides in their efforts to make their buildings more sustainable, achieve
better building performance and optimize user experience – all resulting in
higher business outcomes.
A growing set of applications
The Building X applications are designed to
be modular and persona-based, providing the right data to the right people. In
addition to co-creation possibilities, users can choose from multiple
ready-made applications. This makes the single “pane of glass” concept user and
workflow-driven, while still allowing dashboards and data insights to be
customized according to each user’s needs. As of now, the offering embraces four
applications, with more to be added to the platform over time:
- The Energy Manager tracks energy consumption, costs and CO2 footprint of a building or building fleet and enables early corrective actions if necessary. It forecasts energy consumption based on historical data, and supports users in tracking their sustainability goals, helping them reach net zero buildings.
- The Operations Manager operates and monitors building equipment and applications in real-time. It can monitor a fleet of sites from one single point and ensures fast issue-response while reducing downtimes. Users benefit from increased business continuity and improved reaction times.
- The Security Manager operates and maintains security systems with unified and automated workflows. It centrally manages daily security operations and incidents across all systems.
- The 360° Viewer App represents a location as a virtual 3D environment, allowing for indoor navigation for insights into equipment topology and installation.
SaaS and driving outcomes with building services
Building X is offered as a SaaS (software-as-a-service)
model, on a subscription basis. Thanks to the SaaS model, building stakeholders
can access software off the shelf, ensuring they always have access to the
latest functionality and find upgrades during the building lifecycle to meet
their changing needs.
Aside from the SaaS model, customers can
also opt for an end-to-end program of Siemens Xcelerator Building Services,
which will be enabled by Building X. This allows them to rely on Siemens to
achieve their targets. In this model, Siemens leverages a combination of its
technology, paired with the expertise of its digital building professionals.
The programs are customized to achieve pre-defined outcomes, such as reducing
operating and energy costs, optimizing asset performance for uptime and
productivity, meeting regulatory requirements, or enhancing the occupant
experience.
Siemens Xcelerator is an open digital business platform
comprising a curated portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware and software, a growing
partner ecosystem and evolving marketplace to accelerate digital
transformation.
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.