Buildings today are more intelligent, connected and data-rich than ever.
But intelligence is no longer defined by the amount of data a building generates. True intelligence comes from integration, clarity and the ability to act decisively based upon the data provided. That theme was central to the podcast recorded at the 2026 AHR Expo, moderated by Maureen Halaska, Vice President of Global Products Marketing at Johnson Controls.
Joining the discussion were James Burke, Vice President of Product and Lifecycle Solutions at Johnson Controls, and Kaishi Zhang, Vice President of Product Management for Smart Building Systems at Johnson Controls. Together, they explored the stand-out trends shaping intelligent buildings today, and how those trends are defining future facility management.
Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services.
