Frost & Sullivan Names Carrier a Visionary Leader in Smart Building Solutions
Kennesaw, GA, USA, September 16, 2026 - Carrier has been recognized as a Visionary Leader in the Frost Radar™: Smart Building Solutions 2026 report from Frost & Sullivan, a global research and consulting firm. This recognition reflects Frost & Sullivan's assessment of Carrier's smart building technologies, software and services. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Frost & Sullivan highlighted Carrier's Software and Controls Solutions portfolio, including Carrier Abound, Automated Logic Corporation, Carrier Controls and Nlyte Software, and recognized the company's digital capabilities and software platforms for supporting operational decision-making across building portfolios.
“Organizations today need more than data. They need clarity on what actions to take, where to prioritize resources and how to proactively improve performance across building portfolios. Carrier Abound was built to help address that challenge by combining intelligent technology with expert services. This recognition reflects Carrier’s broader investment across controls, software, analytics and services, and reinforces our commitment to helping customers make more informed operational decisions,” said Niraj Desai, Managing Director, Carrier Abound.
Carrier Abound combines AI-enabled predictive insights with expert services. Facility and portfolio teams can monitor conditions across sites, receive prioritized recommendations and coordinate work using the Abound Predictive Insights software-as-a-service solution. Depending on their operational needs and preferred engagement model, organizations can also access advisory and managed services delivered through the global network of Carrier Customer Command Centers. Carrier Abound's capabilities are part of Carrier's broader Software and Controls Solutions portfolio, which is designed to help customers connect and manage buildings and critical infrastructure.
For organizations evaluating smart building solutions, the Frost Radar provides Frost & Sullivan’s perspective on the technologies, services, and capabilities that are shaping the future of intelligent building operations, evaluating 15 providers selected by Frost & Sullivan from more than 50 industry participants.
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About Carrier Abound
Carrier Abound delivers AI-enabled predictive insights and expert services to help businesses run smarter, more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable buildings. The Abound platform solutions and Carrier Customer Command Centers have supported reported customer energy savings of more than 7 billion kWh and operations across more than 63,000 buildings globally. Carrier Abound is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
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