BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Siemens Building Technologies Inc. and Cimetrics Inc. announced that they have formed a strategic alliance to provide customers with a comprehensive facility data analysis and optimization service, featuring "next generation" building performance analysis technology, say the companies.

With this service, customers receive a broad-based view of their facility's performance. Using a multi-step, continuous commissioning process, facility performance data on electrical and mechanical systems (such as HVAC, boilers, chillers, etc.), are extracted, analyzed, and benchmarked, providing prioritized management recommendations and detailed action plans for reducing operating costs and energy consumption, according to the companies.

"This alliance creates a complete technology package for the building owner by combining Cimetrics' cutting-edge data analysis with customer-focused service and action from Siemens," said Jim Lee, president and CEO of Cimetrics. "The integration of building management systems with information technology systems gives building managers enhanced control and intelligence to effectively manage their buildings."

For more information on Siemens Building Technologies, visit www.sbt.siemens.com. For more information on Cimetrics, visit www.cimetrics.com.

Publication date: 03/07/2005