ABB and Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday they will work together to help owners and investors of various commercial buildings, including offices, retail stores, restaurant chains, hotels and apartment buildings, plan, install and operate connected buildings.

The companies said system integrators participating in the project will receive training on ABB and Samsung Electronics' integrated solution. They will be able to design and install package solutions covering lighting, indoor environment controls, shading, access control and energy metering, as well as HVAC systems and digital displays.

This will allow customers to receive integrated solutions needed for a project without having to consult individually with multiple suppliers.

The integrated solution mainly targets commercial buildings such as retail stores, offices, restaurant chains, hotels and apartment buildings.

Mike Mustapha, president in charge of the smart buildings business at ABB's electrification unit, said, "Building owners do not want the complexity of managing multiple suppliers to run their buildings, and they prefer a single partner who understands the whole system. This solution meets that need. Local system integrators with a deep understanding of both companies' technologies will provide the ABB and Samsung Electronics integrated solution, and it can be customised in the best combination for each building."

Park Chan-woo, a vice president in Samsung Electronics' Device eXperience (DX) division, said, "Customers want B2B solutions and technologies that are easy to purchase, install and manage. Together with ABB, we will provide building owners with a high-quality integrated solution through local system integration partners, allowing customers to focus more on running their core businesses."