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Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, has officially launched OpenBlue Workplace in the Middle East, positioning Dubai as the springboard for the regional rollout of its cutting-edge workplace management technologies.

The launch comes amid rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) smart building market, which was valued at USD 8.06 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 47.52 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. This surge reflects rising demand for digitally connected systems that enhance operational efficiency, improve user experience, and drive sustainable outcomes.

Smart Workplaces for a Smart Future

OpenBlue Workplace is a comprehensive Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and Facility Maintenance platform, designed to help organizations optimize space usage, manage assets more intelligently, and design people-centric work environments. The solution integrates seamlessly with the broader OpenBlue ecosystem, offering real-time insights through smart sensors and analytics tools.

Key features include:

• Space planning and utilization tracking

• Real-time asset and facility management

• Data-driven workplace design and occupancy planning

• Robust reporting and analytics dashboards

• “Organizations in the Middle East are increasingly looking for ways to improve facility performance while enhancing the overall workplace experience,” said Devrim Tekeli, Vice President & General Manager, MEA, Johnson Controls. “By launching OpenBlue Workplace in the UAE, using Dubai as a strategic springboard, we’re delivering an advanced, integrated solution that empowers businesses to make smarter decisions across their operations.”

Modular, Scalable, and Secure

OpenBlue Workplace is part of a larger suite of solutions within Johnson Controls' OpenBlue platform, including:

• OpenBlue Insights

• OpenBlue Companion

• OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor

• Equipment Performance Advisor

These interconnected tools enable a holistic transformation of buildings across energy management, operational productivity, and occupant wellbeing, while being built with cybersecurity and data privacy at their core.

Proven Results

Clients leveraging OpenBlue solutions have reported:

• Up to 10% reduction in energy use

• 67% reduction in chiller maintenance

• 7% increase in rental premiums

• 155% ROI with payback in as little as 8 months

Such figures underscore the platform’s ability to deliver immediate operational improvements and long-term sustainability returns.

“OpenBlue Workplace is a cornerstone of our vision to transform buildings through intelligent, connected systems,” added Jamie Cameron, Vice President, Digital Commercial. “With Dubai leading digital adoption in the region, the UAE is the ideal launchpad for a solution designed to make buildings smarter, more adaptive, and better aligned with future business needs.”

Shaping the Future of Smart Buildings

The regional launch aligns with Johnson Controls’ global mission to reimagine building performance through intelligent platforms. With OpenBlue Workplace, Middle East organizations can now streamline the management of people, space, assets, and sustainability goals within a unified digital ecosystem.

As Dubai and the UAE continue to champion digitization and sustainability, OpenBlue Workplace arrives at a pivotal moment to support enterprises in future-proofing their built environments.

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