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HVAC Use Case: Ayla enables manufacturers of HVAC systems to create cloud-connected versions of their products
技术
- 平台即服务 (PaaS) - 连接平台
- 应用基础设施与中间件 - API 集成与管理
- 平台即服务 (PaaS) - 数据管理平台
适用行业
- 建筑物
- 建筑与基础设施
适用功能
- 设施管理
- 维护
用例
- 楼宇自动化与控制
- 建筑能源管理
- 预测性维护
- 远程资产管理
服务
- 云规划/设计/实施服务
- 系统集成
挑战
When talking about connected buildings, HVAC is a must-have topic for any discussion. Accounting for about half of a commercial building’s energy usage, and as a leading contributor of occupant comfort, HVAC represents not only a massive opportunity for cost savings, but also the creation of a comfortable and efficient environment. However, the challenge for many property managers looking to cash in on this opportunity comes in architecting a cost-effective solution, both in regards to implementation and ongoing maintenance, that supports open communication across all systems and devices, provides insights into product usage, and more importantly, the flexibility and control to implement changes based on this data.
关于客户
The customer in this case study includes HVAC manufacturers and property managers who are looking to create cloud-connected versions of their HVAC systems. These stakeholders are interested in leveraging IoT technology to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and overall system management. HVAC manufacturers aim to bring secure, reliable connected products to market quickly and cost-effectively, while property managers seek to optimize building energy usage and enhance occupant comfort through better data insights and system control. The customer base spans various industries, including commercial buildings, construction, and infrastructure, where HVAC systems play a critical role in energy consumption and occupant comfort.
解决方案
Ayla enables HVAC manufacturers to create cloud-connected versions of their products that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). Ayla’s IoT Platform provides comprehensive device, cloud, and mobile app connectivity. It allows HVAC manufacturers to bring secure, reliable connected products to market quickly, easily, and cost-effectively. HVAC stands to benefit, like many use cases, from Ayla’s ability to support basic and advanced rules, role-based access control, cloud-to-cloud integrations, and a flexible architecture that is connectivity agnostic. HVAC manufacturers and dealers can leverage role-based access control to provide a personalized user experience, gain insights into product usage data that is typically siloed, develop an offering that is device and system agnostic, offer a cost-effective product that leverages proven, industry-standard technology, and develop a flexible system that can be configured to support many different channels.
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