About
Switch Automation is a comprehensive smart building platform designed to help facility managers, building owners, and real estate operators transition from traditional to digital operations. By consolidating data from across entire building portfolios into a single pane of glass, Switch Automation enables data-driven decisions around energy consumption, sustainability, and day-to-day operations. The platform's core product suite includes Switch Dx³, an on-demand digital audit tool that discovers building networks, systems, devices, and firmware; Switch Rx, which delivers prescriptive I/O audits for improving building intelligence; and Switch OpX, which focuses on portfolio-level benchmarking and operational excellence. With over 2,000 integrations and drivers — including Microsoft Azure — Switch Automation connects seamlessly with existing building infrastructure and third-party platforms. Switch Automation is purpose-built to support ESG strategies and net-zero targets, offering energy efficiency and utility trend analysis alongside healthy building monitoring to protect assets against sick building syndrome. Tenant View allows teams to ease into digital building transformation using existing data as a baseline. The platform serves commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, government, and financial services, making it a versatile solution for organizations of all sizes seeking to modernize their facilities, reduce carbon footprints, improve occupant experience, and optimize operational costs through real-time command, control, and analytics.
Key Features
- Switch Dx³ – Digital Building Discovery: On-demand digital audit of your building's network, systems, devices, and firmware to create a full baseline of building intelligence.
- Switch Rx – Prescriptive Building Intelligence: A digital building prescription that delivers prescriptive I/O audits, identifying actionable improvements to optimize building performance.
- Switch OpX – Operational Excellence: Portfolio benchmarking and digital building prescriptions that help facility teams drive consistent operational performance across properties.
- Portfolio Benchmarking & Energy Analysis: Compare energy efficiency and utility trends across an entire building portfolio to identify waste, savings opportunities, and ESG progress.
- 2,000+ Integrations & Drivers: Connect Switch with existing building systems and third-party platforms via a library of over 2,000 drivers and APIs, including Microsoft Azure.
Use Cases
- Accelerating net-zero and ESG compliance strategies for large commercial real estate portfolios.
- Auditing and optimizing building networks, systems, and devices to improve operational efficiency.
- Monitoring building health conditions to prevent sick building syndrome and protect occupant wellbeing.
- Benchmarking energy performance across multi-property portfolios to identify savings opportunities.
- Integrating disparate building systems into a single digital management platform for centralized control.
Pros
- Comprehensive Smart Building Suite: Covers sustainability, operational excellence, building health, and tenant experience in a single unified platform.
- Broad Integration Ecosystem: With 2,000+ drivers and API support, Switch integrates easily with existing building infrastructure and enterprise platforms.
- ESG & Net-Zero Ready: Purpose-built tools for tracking and accelerating sustainability goals, including energy efficiency analytics and carbon reduction strategies.
- Multi-Industry Applicability: Supports commercial real estate, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, government, and financial services use cases.
Cons
- Enterprise Complexity: The platform's depth and multi-product suite may be overwhelming or cost-prohibitive for smaller organizations or single-property owners.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: Detailed package pricing is not publicly listed, requiring a sales consultation to understand costs and tiers.
- Significant Onboarding Effort: Transitioning to a fully digital building management approach requires upfront investment in auditing, integration setup, and staff training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switch Automation?
Switch Automation is a smart building platform that helps organizations digitize facility management by aggregating building data, benchmarking portfolio performance, and supporting energy efficiency and ESG strategies.
Which industries does Switch Automation serve?
The platform serves commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, government, and financial services industries.
What is Switch Dx³?
Switch Dx³ is an on-demand digital audit tool that discovers and maps a building's network, connected systems, devices, and firmware — providing a foundational baseline for building intelligence.
Does Switch Automation support sustainability and ESG goals?
Yes. The platform includes dedicated tools for accelerating net-zero strategies, tracking ESG progress, analyzing energy efficiency, and monitoring utility trends across building portfolios.
How many integrations does Switch Automation support?
Switch Automation supports over 2,000 drivers and APIs, allowing it to connect and scale with existing building systems and third-party platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
