CANDI Collaborates with Google Cloud to Simplify the Connection of Smart Building Devices and Data to Apps

November 16, 2017

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#APIs—CANDI
today announced its collaboration with Google
Cloud Platform (GCP) and the launch of a new solution that
simplifies the connection of smart building devices and data to apps.
Through the integration of Google
Pub/Sub and CANDI’s PowerTools,
IoT developers and service providers can more easily connect to edge
data, link directly into Google’s Cloud Platform toolset, and drive
business value across the IoT ecosystem. The solution is designed with
out-of-the-box support for smart buildings, which includes reference
designs and sensor kits for energy, HVAC, and equipment management using Intel®
BMP gateways.

By normalizing edge data across different devices and protocols, and
delivering that data through Google Pub/Sub’s central access point, the
CANDI-Google solution significantly reduces the cost and workload for
third-party software and services to compete in the IoT marketplace.
Now, companies that specialize in business intelligence, analytics,
operations, and systems management can deploy scalable products faster
without having to tackle the difficult challenges of device-level
communications or edge-to-cloud connectivity, which is managed by CANDI
software.

“We’re accelerating IoT market growth through our collaboration with
Google Cloud by simplifying complex connections to devices and data,”
said Steve Raschke, CEO of CANDI. “Google Cloud Platform gives our
customers a more secure, centralized channel for effortless access to
their data, a pre-integrated suite of world-class analytics tools, and
the solid foundation of Google’s global infrastructure.”

Available today to developers and systems integrators, the solution is
initially targeted at smart buildings where data from equipment and
sensors can improve operating efficiency. Legacy equipment and
next-generation devices using BACnet, ZigBee, Modbus, IP/Wi-Fi, Z-Wave,
powerline, and other protocols are supported. End-to-end reference
designs include sensor kits based on use cases such as energy
monitoring, submetering, BMS and HVAC equipment monitoring, and
thermostat and lighting control.

At the edge, CANDI-powered gateways – by Advantech,
Logic
Supply, Systech
and others – use PowerTools
software to manage devices and normalize data. The gateways link to
Google Cloud Platform, where Google Pub/Sub acts as the central access
point for any IoT app or service to authenticate and connect to the
devices and data. Google Cloud and software partners such as Leverege
and Altair
provide analytics, data visualization, and business intelligence
software. Interested parties can contact CANDI at [email protected]
to participate or learn more.

Additional Resources

Google
Cloud Platform and Google
Pub/Sub overviews

CANDI
overview and PowerTools
FAQ

Intel
Building Management Platform overview

Smart
Building Cost Savings and ROI

About CANDI

CANDI is disrupting the cost and scalability limitations of the smart
building market. Its innovative, open technology easily and
cost-effectively connects devices and data to the services that create
smart buildings. CANDI PowerTools software is built into Intel®
BMP and other leading, low-cost Internet of Things gateways,
enabling building managers, systems integrators and enterprise service
providers to instantly integrate communication with legacy building
systems and next-generation sensors and devices. CANDI handles the
complex protocol and networking problems required to integrate device
communications, and provides a secure cloud operations center so that
customers can deploy and manage multiple locations and assets using
popular smart building services — quickly, easily, and with improved
ROI. For more information, visit www.candicontrols.com
or email [email protected].