OTI Makes Buildings Smarter, More Energy-Efficient, and Easier to Manage

Vital Roles: MSI
Data Layer: Ontology
Data Layer: IDL
App Layer: Maintenance Management
App Layer: FDD
Device Layer: HVAC
Device Layer: IAQ
Network Layer
Vital Roles: Network Manager

OTI combines building systems and networks to protect data, improve comfort, inform decisions, increase net operating income, and enhance user experience. Their partners include Disctech Controls, KODE Labs, and Novant. They use these technologies, among others, to deliver and maintain world-class operational systems for the built environment.

Company bio

OTI is a leading integrator with unmatched expertise in integrating complex building systems across 220 million square feet of mixed-use buildings in North America. Their diverse experience with various building types and manufacturers allows them to tackle unique challenges effectively.

They offer comprehensive in-house services, including MSI consulting, OT services, FDD & analytics, HVAC controls, and metering. OTI represents the most innovative technology company in the industry.

With decades of innovation and hundreds of successful projects, they bring proven tools and reliable frameworks to every project. These cover system architecture, cross-trade coordination, software development, machine learning, AI-based analytics, and collaboration with all stakeholders.

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"We’ve been working with OTI for years now and we keep building on our relationship because we’re achieving great results together. With an extensive portfolio of mall properties that spans the nation, Brookfield Properties Retail, together with OTI, is making a big impact on energy savings and operational efficiencies across our enterprise”
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