Johnson Controls has introduced Metasys 16.0, the latest version of its flagship building automation system with capabilities to help users reduce downtime risk, strengthen cyber security and bring systems online faster across complex environments.

“The environments our customers operate in are more complex than ever, and expectations for performance continue to rise,” said Faisal Pandit from Johnson Controls. “Even brief disruptions can impact operations, productivity and outcomes. Customers need a building automation system that is secure, resilient and simple to deploy and scale. With Metasys 16.0, Johnson Controls brings this together in a single platform, helping customers maintain continuous operations, reduce risk and adapt as their needs evolve.”

A wave of scientific advances – from AI to biotechnology to advanced manufacturing – is now moving rapidly into large-scale deployment. These industries require precise, reliable operating environments, elevating building performance from a supporting role to essential for business success.

Thermal management is now central to how systems perform and scale, and digitally enabled lifecycle services are critical to maintaining uptime, protecting high-value assets and delivering consistent outcomes.

Metasys 16.0 responds to the performance needs of these high-growth industries, enabling faster deployment, more autonomous operations and connected, resilient platforms built for environments where performance cannot fail.

Cyber-security features safeguard operations with protections aligned with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2, reducing risk and supporting evolving requirements. Upgrade time has been cut by up to 40% through pre-emptive system checks and accelerated adoption of the latest cyber-security and operational enhancements.

Systems are connected more quickly across environments using an open, connected approach. Visual integration tools, including Node-Red, enable real-time data sharing and help deploy integrations up to 80% faster, reducing costs by 60% to 70% and bringing capabilities online in days instead of months.

Built-in resilience for continuous uptime exists across multiple servers so operations continue seamlessly if one server goes offline, without the need for specialised hardware or third-party software.

It accelerates deployment and reduces disruption through standard workflows that cut engineering and deployment time by up to 30%.

Real-time visibility is provided into peak load analytics, energy use, indoor air quality, emissions and system performance in a single system, reducing configuration time and limiting the need for third-party tools.

It scales from single buildings to campuses and portfolios, supporting up to 1300 IP devices, 30% more than previous versions, without requiring system changes.

Efficiency is improved with air and water sequences aligned to Ashrae Guideline 36, delivering more consistent performance and up to 30% energy savings.

Regulatory readiness helps users stay ahead of evolving requirements, including dashboards ready for Energy Performance of Buildings Directive dashboards and other emerging global standard reporting requirements with validated data and clear insights to support compliance and occupant well-being.

For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/building-automation-and-controls/metasys and www.johnsoncontrols.com/building-insights/thought-leadership/metasys-sets-a-new-standard-for-smarter-buildings.