Johnson Controls has been awarded "IoT Partner Ecosystem of the Year" in the 2021 IoT Breakthrough Awards. The company was honoured for its OpenBlue digital platform and extensive work implementing a network of OpenBlue Innovation Centres around the world.

"We feel extremely honoured that our OpenBlue digital strategy is being recognised for reimagining how artificial intelligence and machine learning can enhance building ecosystems by delivering a new level of security, comfort and efficiency," said Mike Ellis, executive vice president and chief customer & digital officer at Johnson Controls. "Our OpenBlue innovation centres as well as our OpenBlue platform mark the beginning of our collaboration with leading companies to develop breakthrough technologies that foster a more sustainable future for generations to come."

"Our goal is to deliver the most comprehensive analysis of the IoT industry each year. With over 3,850 nominations from all over the world, the industry evaluation was broad and extremely competitive for the 2021 program," said James Johnson, managing director, IoT Breakthrough Awards. "Once again, Johnson Controls rose to the top as a leader in advanced digital solutions that enhance performance, reliability, safety and energy use for buildings and its occupants."