About
Honeywell Forge is an enterprise-grade IoT platform designed to digitalize business outcomes for people, processes, and assets across industries including manufacturing, oil & gas, aerospace, commercial buildings, data centers, and utilities. The platform tackles nine key business outcomes through two core offerings: Honeywell Forge Applications — intelligent operations software with AI-enabled solutions that automate routine processes and centralize operational decision-making — and Honeywell Forge Digital Services — which augment in-house capabilities with Honeywell's deep domain expertise to unlock the value hidden in operational data. Powered by AI-based insights derived from decades of operational experience, Honeywell Forge helps organizations enhance workforce productivity, optimize asset and energy performance, and strengthen safety and security postures. All solutions are accessed through an integrated portal, making cross-functional visibility straightforward for enterprise teams. The platform also addresses OT cybersecurity needs, supporting secure industrial environments at scale. Honeywell Forge is purpose-built for large enterprises and industrial operators looking to accelerate digital transformation, reduce operational costs, and drive measurable outcomes from their connected assets and infrastructure.
Key Features
- AI-Enabled Applications: Intelligent operations software that automates routine processes and centralizes decision-making across industrial, building, and aerospace domains.
- Honeywell Forge Digital Services: Augments in-house capabilities with Honeywell's domain expertise to extract actionable value from operational data.
- Integrated Cross-Industry Portal: A single unified portal providing access to all Forge applications and services across nine key business outcome areas.
- OT Cybersecurity: Built-in operational technology cybersecurity solutions to protect industrial environments from evolving threats.
- Decades of Operational Intelligence: AI insights informed by Honeywell's extensive history in industrial and aerospace operations for reliable, domain-specific recommendations.
Use Cases
- Industrial manufacturers using AI-driven insights to optimize asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime across plant operations.
- Commercial building operators centralizing energy management, safety monitoring, and facility automation through a unified IoT portal.
- Aerospace organizations leveraging Honeywell Forge Digital Services to improve operational efficiency and compliance across fleets and facilities.
- Oil & gas enterprises monitoring and securing operational technology infrastructure while automating routine field processes.
- Enterprise IT and OT teams deploying integrated cybersecurity measures to protect industrial control systems from evolving threats.
Pros
- Broad Industry Coverage: Supports a wide range of industries including manufacturing, oil & gas, aerospace, healthcare, utilities, and commercial buildings from a single platform.
- Deep Domain Expertise: Backed by decades of Honeywell's operational know-how, the AI models are tuned to real-world industrial challenges rather than generic use cases.
- Integrated Platform Approach: Consolidates applications, digital services, and cybersecurity into one portal, reducing the need for multiple disconnected tools.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Scope: Designed for large industrial enterprises; smaller organizations may find the platform's complexity and cost prohibitive.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: Pricing is not publicly listed and requires direct engagement with Honeywell's sales team, making budget estimation difficult upfront.
- Implementation Complexity: Full deployment across industrial environments can require significant integration effort and Honeywell professional services support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries does Honeywell Forge serve?
Honeywell Forge serves a broad range of industries including aerospace, commercial buildings, data centers, defense, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, oil & gas, retail, utilities, and warehouse & logistics.
What are Honeywell Forge Applications vs. Digital Services?
Honeywell Forge Applications are AI-enabled operations software that automate processes and centralize decision-making. Digital Services augment your in-house team with Honeywell's domain expertise to unlock value from your operational data.
Does Honeywell Forge address cybersecurity?
Yes. Honeywell Forge includes OT (Operational Technology) Cybersecurity solutions designed to protect industrial control systems and infrastructure from cyber threats.
How does the AI in Honeywell Forge work?
The platform's AI insights are built from decades of Honeywell's operational experience and data, enabling it to surface recommendations that enhance productivity, optimize operations, and support safety and security at scale.
How do I access Honeywell Forge?
All Honeywell Forge applications and services are accessed through a single integrated web portal. Contact Honeywell directly to arrange a demo or enterprise licensing.
