Smarter Building Automation—Hosted in the Cloud
i‑Vu® Cloud is Carrier’s cloud‑hosted building automation platform that gives teams secure, browser‑based access to HVAC and integrated building systems. By shifting server hosting, maintenance, and updates to Carrier, it simplifies operations, reduces IT burden, and supports easy scaling across sites.
Discover a Smarter Platform for Managing Your Buildings
Manage the HVAC equipment in your building from anywhere using a standard web browser
Navigate your building easily with intuitive, point-and-click graphical access
Graphically configure and view schedules, setpoints, trends, alarms, and reports
Integrate, monitor, and control other building systems such as lighting and meters using standard protocols
Simplify system setup and minimize field programming with pre-engineered control programs
Gain actionable insights on energy usage by adding Abound™ Net Zero Management
Connect to our Abound Predictive Insights platform to help predict equipment failures and maintenance issues
i-Vu software can be deployed on-premises (you host/maintain software) or in the cloud (Carrier hosts, secures and maintains software for you)
Automatic Updates. Early Feature Access.
i-Vu Cloud users enjoy automatic software updates with early access to the latest features.
The latest cloud release delivers enhancements across configuration tools, operational workflows, control logic scalability, and graphics reuse. This release focuses on supporting productivity for large systems, simplifying maintenance activities, and increasing consistency across tools and views.
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Which Solution is Right for You?
Platform | On-Premise
| Cloud
|
Set-Up | You purchase the server hardware and software, and Carrier installs and configures the software on-site | Carrier pre-installs and configures the software in our cloud |
| Cost | CapEx Model: The server hardware and software license costs are paid up-front | OpEx Model: Sold as a subscription service with nominal up-front costs |
Scalability | May require additional server hardware and software to be installed on-site, depending on application | Pay for what you use and easily scale to meet requirements |
Security | Third Party VPN recommended for server-to-network encryption | BACnet Secure Connect (TLS v1.3) used for server-to-network encryption |
IT Support | Software maintenance, server uptime, and database backups are managed by your IT team | Software maintenance, server uptime, and database backups are managed by Carrier |
Customer Support | Carrier partnering with the local Carrier Controls Expert | |
Controller Warranty | Registered Systems: (What’s This?): 5 years | 5 years |
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