/ Chaowen/November 11, 2022 Guangzhou - On the first day of the 5th China International Import Expo, the "Digital Economy Opening and Governance" sub-forum of the 5th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, the International Trade Center and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, was held at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center on November 5. Focus on hot topics such as "openness, governance, cooperation and sharing" in digital economy.
During the roundtable discussion, Anu Rathninde, President, Johnson Controls Asia Pacific, Matthew Marguis, Senior Vice President, US-China Business Council, Hong Zhu, Global Vice President, Accenture Greater China, The CEO of Shanghai Nokia-Bell and President of Nokia Greater China, Robert Maberze, held a heated discussion on the topic of "Opportunities and Challenges of the opening of digital economy to multinational corporations".
China is a leader, incubator and promoter of the development of smart buildings and smart cities. More than 500 cities have launched smart city transformation. New infrastructure and information technology capabilities such as 5G connectivity, smart grids and renewable energy have boosted the development of smart buildings and smart cities in China, and the country is becoming a pioneer in digital application and innovation. "Smart cities and smart buildings are critical to achieving a 'zero carbon future'," said Lang Zhiwen. Technology is to serve people, to improve people's quality of life, to serve the common future of mankind. The smart city of the future should focus on the connection between human community, architectural design and digital technology. Based on this, Johnson Controls provides a trinity of solutions to help drive China's digital future and sustainable development."
As a global enterprise committed to smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls actively embraces digital transformation and deeply explores digital solutions supported by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G and the Internet of Things to help realize smart buildings and smart cities. Back in 2020, Johnson Controls launched OpenBlue digital platform, a complete set of digital solutions supporting sustainable development, which leverages cloud computing, edge AI, machine learning and other pioneering technologies to build advanced, healthy and safe Spaces. Through digital platforms and solutions, Johnson Controls has equipped buildings with "smart brains" that monitor their operating status, trace historical data and connect with future trends to achieve a low-carbon and sustainable way of building management without sacrificing people's health and comfort experiences.For Johnson Controls to promote digital and sustainable development of practical experience, Lang Zhiwen summed up in two points, the first point is to focus on the local market needs and trends on the basis of a global vision. With a global business network covering more than 150 countries and regions, Johnson Controls has accumulated rich experience. Since entering the Chinese market, Johnson Controls has paid close attention to local trends and developed innovation plans that are closely related to the development of many key industries in China's smart city development blueprint. Johnson Controls has a clear strategic layout for different vertical industries and applications, with keen insight and innovative technology advantages to provide customized solutions for different industries to promote the development of the industry, so as to respond to China's future economic development blueprint.
The second point is cooperation and sharing. Digital transformation and sustainability cannot be achieved by the efforts of one company or one industry. Collaboration and sharing have always been the key words. To this end, Johnson Controls works extensively with partners in China to share lessons learned and promote customized digital solutions for smart and sustainable buildings to help more participants achieve their goals. Under the expanding industrial ecosystem, Johnson Controls is driving the digital transformation of multiple industries.
In the Fifth CIIE, Johnson Controls will OpenBlue as the representative of innovative digital solutions, And customized industry solutions for new energy (lithium battery, hydrogen energy application, etc.), modern agriculture, intelligent manufacturing (semiconductor, chip manufacturing, etc.), biopharmaceutical, smart hospital, data center, smart home and other fields are brought to the site. It also discussed and shared with domestic and international partners their experiences on digital approaches to the realization of smart buildings and Sustainable Development Goals in different fields.
China's sustainable development and the development of digital economy have created more opportunities for Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls will also fully support the research and development and application of relevant technologies, and join hands with local partners to bring the value of sustainable development to the whole society.Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we are committed to improving the environments in which people live, work, learn and play. Johnson Controls is committed to sustainable development and the company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, we draw on nearly 140 years of innovative experience to create a blueprint for sustainable development in healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums and manufacturing, using OpenBlue, a comprehensive digital solution, and a complete portfolio of products and solutions in building technology. Johnson Controls has 100,000 professional employees in more than 150 countries and a portfolio of trusted brands in the industry.
