- UST envisioned an upgrade to its already state-of-the-art smart building in Trivandrum, Kerala, India — one that would attract talent and impress customers.
- The digital services company wanted to integrate systems that boost operational efficiency for a hyperconnected, hyper-comfortable headquarters.
- The idea was to have a green building that represents the best of digital technology and sustainability, growing employee happiness and productivity.
UST: Customer Story Key Figures
15%
OpEx savings through a connected, digital BMS
Over 90%
retention of office workforce
Gold rated
LEED and IGBC award-winning building
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The Challenge
The Challenge
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The Solution
The Solution
Digital comfort with EcoStruxure solutions
Apps, Analytics, and Services: EcoStruxure Building
Edge Control: EcoStruxure Building Operation
Connected Products: SmartX Controller — AS-P; EM6400 Series Power Meters
Apps, Analytics, and Services: EcoStruxure Building
Edge Control: EcoStruxure Building Operation
Connected Products: SmartX Controller — AS-P; EM6400 Series Power Meters
- UST partnered with Schneider Electric to advise on creating — and implementing — the digitized building UST imagined.
- Schneider integrated EcoStruxure Building Operation as the automated software that would unify operations and provide actionable building data through a single, digital interface available anytime, anywhere.
- With EcoStruxure Building as an open architecture, several systems were integrated: HVAC, lighting, power, CCTV and third-party systems.
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The Results
The Results
- UST's iconic building reaches its "home away from home" goal, as employee satisfaction is high, with less than 10% attrition.
- Schneider Electric helped to enhance the IoT-capability of their facility, improving comfort and cross-visibility – EcoStruxure Building reliably monitors, manages and optimizes their building performance.
- The building had already earned a LEED and IGBC Gold-rating, but with EcoStruxure Building it is even more efficient. UST expects operational cost savings of 15% in just two years.
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Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer for UST
Customer Testimonial
"We’re helping clients in their digital transformation journey. So we had to ensure that this is one of the top-notch buildings in the world — including aesthetic, security and functional aspects.”
Remote monitoring. Connected operations.
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