The next frontier: AI-powered smart infrastructure

Johnson Controls Chief Digital and Information Officer Vijay Sankaran recently joined Snehil Gambhir to explore how artificial intelligence, edge computing, and advanced data platforms are transforming smart buildings, enhancing sustainability, and enabling proactive infrastructure management.

“We’re moving from a society of reacting to data into a society of the data being proactive on behalf of humans,” said Sankaran. “Our customers are telling us they want to be proactively notified when a chiller is about to go down. With AI, we can have a set of instructions on how to prepare for that proactive event.”

At the center of this transformation is Johnson Controls OpenBlue, a secure and scalable smart building ecosystem that integrates an open data platform with AI powered applications to deliver results across the building life cycle. OpenBlue delivers measurable business value for customers, including:

• 30% reduction in energy spend
• 67% lower maintenance costs
• Up to 20% improved workplace productivity & space utilization

These benefits translate into enhanced occupant experiences, maximized asset value, and greater operational resilience.

Watch the full interview on YouTube to hear more from Vijay Sankaran on how Johnson Controls is shaping the future of smart infrastructure.