What is Vigilent?
Vigilent is all about using AI-powered applications and services to optimize facility environments. It’s not just about making buildings smarter; it’s about improving their value, operation, and sustainability. The company blends expertise from machine learning, control engineering, wireless mesh networking, analytics, and software development to create solutions that truly transform how buildings perform.
The Main Benefits of Vigilent’s Technology
Here’s what makes Vigilent stand out:
- Energy and carbon emission reductions of 15-40%, depending on the building type.
- Elimination of hot and cold spots by up to 99%, which means less discomfort for occupants and fewer thermal outages for IT applications.
- HVAC capacity increases of 10-15%, boosting overall system efficiency.
- Immediate, automatic, and persistent results after just a few weeks of platform deployment.
- Improved building health against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses, making spaces safer.
The Origins and Evolution of Vigilent
The story began with Cliff, who was working on his doctorate at MIT, exploring the connections between machine learning and control engineering. After joining Johnson Controls, he applied these ideas to energy management challenges. Later, at U.C. Berkeley, Cliff integrated his concepts with cutting-edge wireless mesh networking technology. This journey led to the launch of Federspiel Controls in 2008, which later became Vigilent in 2011. The name itself is a clever mix of “vigilance” and “intelligent,” reflecting the company’s mission to provide smart, watchful solutions for mission-critical facilities.
How Vigilent’s AI Works in Real Time
Vigilent’s AI monitors sensor data continuously, learning how HVAC equipment impacts temperature and other environmental factors throughout a building. Then, it adjusts HVAC settings in real time, ensuring conditions are just right for occupants and equipment—think IT servers in data centers—while running as efficiently as possible. It’s like having a smart brain constantly tuning the environment to perfection.
Global Reach and Customer Base
Today, Vigilent boasts nearly 900 deployments across six continents, optimizing over 2 million square meters of facilities worldwide. Its technology is trusted by some of the biggest names in telecommunications, data centers, enterprise, government, and internet organizations—including Avnet, Digital Realty, Hutchison Telecom, IBM, Itaú Unibanco, NTT, the State of California, Spark, TELUS, Verizon, and vXchnge. This global presence is supported by direct sales, strategic distribution partnerships, and hundreds of successful deployments.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by reducing energy consumption and optimizing HVAC systems.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through advanced AI and wireless networking technologies.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by improving building health and occupant comfort.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – with significant reductions in carbon emissions, contributing to global climate goals.
The Team Behind Vigilent’s Success
At the heart of Vigilent’s growth is a talented and enthusiastic team. This group includes top-notch software developers, algorithm scientists, operations and manufacturing experts, and a passionate customer support crew. Their culture? Highly collaborative, fun, and laser-focused on customer success. It’s this dynamic mix that keeps Vigilent pushing boundaries and delivering intelligent solutions that really make a difference.
