International. OpenBlue technology works in the stadiums where the 2022 FIFA World Cup is played, generating a digital solution that facilitates control and comfort in sports spaces, which is the first of its kind.
This solution connects the eight stadiums, where the World Cup is played, to give a panoramic view of all the buildings. Interestingly, thanks to Johnson Controls' OpenBlue technology, it delivers a "suite of connected solutions that delivers respectful security, new user experiences and greater sustainability." The installation also includes Microsoft Azure, a cloud platform for data management.
Solution innovation
Normally, large sporting events depend on diverse and varied systems, which makes it a time-consuming task for operators to analyze the data, which opted for having to operate in silos and long times to respond to incidents.
Instead, this new integrated solution uses data from all aspects of occupant safety, comfort and sustainability in real time, to create for each sports arena an "interactive digital twin stadium" with which dynamic predictions can be made and responses can be managed in optimal times, which implies a high adaptability to changing situations, as can the weather.
That is, this digital twin allows a real-time view of the stadiums at different levels, which gives the command center greater control and speed, of what would happen with a traditional system.
"In addition to this, a workflow automation tool helps users automate standard operating procedures, to make it easier for them to operate their stadiums." Simply put, the solution is an intelligent management space that relies on technology and data, to offer real-time responses to any type of incident.
Sustainable solution
The 2022 World Cup Digital Command and Control Centre allows the team to have detailed visibility into operations at the eight football stadiums in Doha, as each "digital twin" is visualised in an interactive 3D digital model, providing real-time safety information. Comfort and sustainability.
As stated in the statement from Johnson Controls, the "OpenBlue collects data from devices and peripheral systems, harmonizes information and provides a simple experience for the operator to evaluate situations."
OpenBlue Pioneers Award
Intaleq was the integrator of the solution and received the OpenBlue Pioneers award, an award-winning that recognizes the way it has used this digital platform for the creation of its solution in Qatar. According to Johnson Controls, with this installation the company "demonstrated an understanding of the potential of digital transformation, driving connected technologies and a commitment to innovation."
Control and comfort
Thus, this solution has transformed eight stadiums into a connected digital space. And if we take into account the importance of guaranteeing the temperature in the boxes during the matches, for the comfort of the thousands of attendees, it can be understood how this solution, in addition to helping the sustainability of sports scenarios, contributes to the comfort and control of air conditioning systems.
Abdulaziz Al Mahmoud, Chairman of Intaleq, said: "We are changing the way we manage the safety, comfort and dynamic intelligence of sports venues and embracing digital innovation. We are pleased to receive this award and continue our work with Johnson Controls and Microsoft, as this new technology protects fans, staff and players, for the world's biggest sporting event, the 2022 World Cup."
Rodney Clark, vice president and chief commercial officer, Johnson Controls, commented, "Intaleq and the creation of the first digital platform of its kind is a testament to the incredible power of collaboration and is changing the way the world views the application of artificial intelligence to optimize stadium operation. We are honored to present the OpenBlue Pioneers Award to Intaleq for its leadership in embracing digital transformation to create smarter, safer and more sustainable buildings."
