ABI Research has identified Johnson Controls as one of the leading providers of thermal management providers for data centers. The award emphasizes Johnson Controls’ superiority in innovation and execution, which is fueled by its wide range of products, global reach, and customer-focused strategy in the data center thermal management sector.
Water-Cooled and Air-Cooled Chillers for Thermal Management
Johnson Controls provides a large selection of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers for thermal management that are tailored to the particular requirements of colocation and hyperscale data centers. Since HVAC equipment can use up to 40% of a data center’s electricity, innovations like the YORK YVAM chiller, which can lower energy consumption by up to 40% in real-world settings, are essential.
The YVAM uses Johnson Controls’ own magnetic-bearing technology, which was first created for naval applications, and runs on zero water on-site, ultra-low GWP refrigerant, and 1234ze. This guarantees dependability, effectiveness, and silent operation at 65 dBA, which is the same decibel level as restaurant background music. Additionally, the YVAM has Quick Start technology, which allows it to reach full load in three minutes after a power interruption.
According to ABI Research, Johnson Controls’ customers have commended the “one-stop” integrated approach catering for the entire lifecycle of their buildings — across thermal management, building automation, fire protection, physical security, energy efficiency, and digitally enabled connected service offerings that seamlessly work together to deliver intelligent, high-performing data center operations.
The new Competitive Assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research provides an in-depth and unbiased examination of the top nine leading thermal management solution providers for DC operations, which include hardware, software, and allied services provided in-house or through strategic partnerships.
In June 2024, Johnson Controls launched a dedicated Global Data Center Solutions organization to address the industry’s rapid growth. Since then, the company has boosted capacity in key regions to enhance production and reduce lead times.
This specialized organization allows Johnson Controls to provide consistent, high-quality, centralized solutions across the globe, while also adapting to the unique needs of North America, EMEA and APAC, ensuring smooth and reliable support for data center operators worldwide.
Leadership Comments
“Johnson Controls has consistently exceeded market expectations for thermal management across all industries and is a leading player in mission-critical infrastructure, like data centers, where reliable, energy efficient and innovative building technologies are a game-changer,” said Rithika Thomas, sustainable technologies senior analyst at ABI Research. “The company’s comprehensive and extensive portfolio, combined with its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions from design, deployment and operational support, cement its position as a leader in the space. Its success in balancing operational efficiency, sustainability and scalability is truly noteworthy.”
“Being recognized by ABI Research is a true honor, and it reflects our ongoing commitment to providing innovative, scalable, and consistent solutions that are tailored to individual customers and meet the ever-evolving needs of the data center industry,” said Johnson Controls President of Global Data Center Solutions Todd Grabowski. “Our integrated approach, combining world-class products, expert support, and customized service programs, enables our customers to achieve their uptime and speed to deployment requirements while also improving performance, lowering operational costs, and meeting decarbonization goals.”
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