How IOTech and SHIFT Energy Transform Smart Building Operations
We're excited to share a powerful new case study that demonstrates how IOTech's Edge Central platform enables next-generation building energy optimisation through our strategic partnership with SHIFT Energy.
If you're a building owner, facility manager, or system integrator, you know the challenge: modern commercial buildings generate valuable data from HVAC systems, lighting controls, occupancy sensors, and countless other devices; but that data remains frustratingly siloed and underutilised. Traditional building management solutions are slow to deploy, require extensive manual configuration, and struggle to scale across large building portfolios.
The result? High energy costs, inconsistent occupant comfort, and missed opportunities for operational efficiency.
The Power of Edge-Enabled Building Optimisation
That's exactly what we've addressed with SHIFT Energy's innovative EOS platform, which leverages IOTech's Edge Central as its core engine. This partnership enables a fundamental shift in how building data is collected, processed, and acted upon to drive real operational improvements.
At the core of this solution is the EOS Gateway — an on-site device that seamlessly connects to existing building systems via standard protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA, and MQTT. Edge Central provides the foundation that makes rapid deployment and unified data management possible.
Breaking Down Data Silos
One of the biggest pain points for system integrators is the time and complexity involved in connecting to diverse building systems. Each device speaks a different protocol, uses different data formats, and requires custom integration work; a deployment challenge that often extends projects by days or weeks.
Edge Central changes that completely. With containerised southbound connectors and plug-and-play device profiles, the platform enables rapid device discovery and automated onboarding. What used to take skilled technicians days of manual configuration now happens in hours with minimal human intervention.
The platform's technology-agnostic design — built on the Linux Foundation's EdgeX Foundry — means it works seamlessly with existing building systems. No rip and replace. No vendor lock-in.
Real Impact: Fast Deployments and Automated Operations
The results are compelling. Deployment time drops from days to hours thanks to automated device discovery. Once operational, 99% of the system runs automatically, delivering measurable energy savings, improved occupant comfort, and simplified operations across entire building portfolios.
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See how this edge-enabled approach can transform building operations. We've put together a comprehensive case study that dives into the technical architecture, deployment process, and real-world results achieved by this partnership.
Download the complete IOTech & SHIFT Energy case study to learn how we're solving the building data challenge and the specific benefits this solution delivers for building owners, system integrators, and facility managers.
The future of smart buildings starts with better data integration — and this use case shows you how to get there.
