# The iBOS Ecosystem

In the evolving landscape of smart buildings, the iBOS (Intelligent Building Operating System) suite by Nordomatic stands out as a modular and scalable platform that transforms traditional building management into a connected, secure, and energy-optimized ecosystem. The iBOS portfolio includes four core components: **iBOS Nexus**, **iBOS Connect**, **iBOS Edge**, and **iBOS Energy**, each designed to fulfill a specific role while working in harmony to deliver seamless building intelligence.

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### iBOS Products

<table><thead><tr><th width="159">Requires Nexus​</th><th>iBOS Connect​</th><th>iBOS Energy​</th><th>iBOS edgeBMS​</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:$success;">✓​</mark></td><td>Connect​</td><td>Energy optimization​</td><td>BMS​</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$success;">✓​</mark></td><td>Webbased portal</td><td>Powerpilot​</td><td>iBOS Alarms​</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$success;">✓​</mark></td><td>SSO+ user management​</td><td>Optimized Indoor climate​</td><td>​</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$success;">✓</mark>​</td><td>Connect+​</td><td></td><td>​</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:$success;">✓​</mark></td><td>Connect data transfer​</td><td>​</td><td>​</td></tr><tr><td>​-</td><td>Virtual Connect</td><td>​</td><td>​</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### **iBOS Nexus: The Secure Gateway to the Cloud** <a href="#ibosnexusthesecuregatewaytothecloud" id="ibosnexusthesecuregatewaytothecloud"></a>

At the heart of the iBOS architecture is **iBOS Nexus**, a robust industrial-grade edge gateway that serves as a secure bridge between on-site building systems and cloud-based applications. iBOS Nexus is engineered to operate within industrial environments, offering high reliability, dual Ethernet ports for LAN/WAN separation, and flexible power options. Its primary function is to isolate operational systems from direct internet exposure, ensuring that building infrastructure remains protected from cyber threats. By enabling secure remote access, iBOS Nexus allows building operators to deploy smart applications and manage systems without compromising security.

#### Read more about iBOS Nexus:

[iBOS Nexus Explained](https://docs.ibostechnologies.com/nexus/ibos-nexus-explained)<br>

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### **iBOS Connect: Your single pane of glass into your buildings** <a href="#ibosconnecttheintegrationandcontrolhub" id="ibosconnecttheintegrationandcontrolhub"></a>

Working in tandem with iBOS Nexus is **iBOS Connect**, the central integration layer that unifies disparate building systems such as HVAC, lighting, access control, and energy meters into a single, cohesive platform. iBOS Connect is designed to be vendor-agnostic, meaning it can integrate with both legacy and modern systems across multiple buildings. Through its intuitive interface, users can monitor and control all connected systems from one place. It also provides access to an application marketplace, allowing users to deploy tools like iBOS Energy with just a few clicks. This centralized control not only simplifies operations but also enables data sharing across systems, laying the groundwork for intelligent automation. Security is an important detail in all of this, so Connect not only supports manageable access handling but also enforces users to log in using 2FA or SSO to ensure safe and secure usage.

#### Features

iBOS Connect delivers visibility and control across entire property portfolios, remotely and from any device. ​With secure tunnels, it links your building and its’ systems to the cloud.​

<table><thead><tr><th width="154">Requires Nexus​</th><th width="219">Features</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>✓​</td><td>Connect​</td><td>With limitless number of tunnels, limitless users in the portal​</td></tr><tr><td>✓​</td><td>SSO+ user management​</td><td>Connect uses role-based access control protected by two factor authentication. It is also possible to integrate your own SSO-solution for easy access. ​</td></tr><tr><td>✓​</td><td>Connect+​</td><td>Also called client-side CTC, Connect+ offers the possibility to tunnel even further into the building​</td></tr><tr><td>✓​</td><td>Connect data transfer​</td><td>Also called the server-side CTC, the Connect data transfer offers the possibility to tunnel data to systems outside of the property, like a hosted BMS solution​</td></tr><tr><td>​-</td><td>Virtual Connect/SEM​</td><td>Virtual Connect offers a possibility to connect to buildings that do not have a Nexus installed​</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Read more about iBOS Connect:

[iBOS Connect Explained](https://ibosdocs.nordomatic.com/connect/ibos-connect-explained)<br>

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### iBOS Edge: The Connectivity hub in your building

While iBOS Nexus and iBOS Connect handle integration and cloud connectivity, **iBOS Edge** brings intelligence directly to the building level. This compact, on-site building management system is ideal for smaller facilities or as a decentralized control unit within larger campuses. iBOS Edge ensures that critical building functions, such as heating, cooling, and ventilation, continue to operate efficiently even if the cloud connection is temporarily lost. It executes real-time control strategies based on local sensor data and inputs from iBOS Connect, providing resilience and responsiveness. In addition, iBOS Edge serves as the local human-machine interface (HMI), giving facility personnel direct access to system status, controls, and diagnostics within the building. This localized intelligence is essential for maintaining comfort, safety, and energy efficiency under all conditions.

#### Features

iBOS Edge is a modern Building Management System and connectivity hub designed to simplify how buildings are controlled. ​

<table><thead><tr><th width="151">Requires Nexus​</th><th width="125">Features</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>✓​</td><td>BMS​</td><td>Unlike traditional systems that are often rigid and complex, iBOS Edge BMS is modular, scalable, and built for flexibility. It is light weight and come preinstalled on the Nexus.​</td></tr><tr><td>✓​</td><td>iBOS Alarms​</td><td>IBOS Alarms is an add-on for iBOS Edge that allows property owners to aggregate alarms from multiple buildings into an intuitive interface in iBOS Connect.​</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Read more about iBOS Edge:

[iBOS Edge BMS Explained](https://docs.ibostechnologies.com/ibosedgebms/ibos-edge-bms-explained)<br>

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### **iBOS Energy: Continuous Optimization for Sustainability** <a href="#ibosenergycontinuousoptimizationforsustainability" id="ibosenergycontinuousoptimizationforsustainability"></a>

Completing the suite is **iBOS Energy**, a powerful application designed to optimize energy performance across the entire building portfolio. Leveraging data from iBOS Connect and control capabilities from iBOS Edge BMS, iBOS Energy continuously analyzes energy consumption patterns and system performance. It identifies inefficiencies, recommends adjustments, and can even automate changes to reduce energy waste. Whether it's fine-tuning HVAC schedules based on occupancy or benchmarking energy use across multiple sites, iBOS Energy empowers building operators to meet sustainability goals and reduce operational costs. In many cases, buildings using iBOS Energy have reported energy savings of 20–40% within the first year.

#### Features

iBOS Energy is a sophisticated energy optimization software that delivers consistent energy savings, **reaching** **as high as 40%.** It has been on the market since 2008 and is deployed in over 1000 buildings globally. ​

<table><thead><tr><th width="151">Requires Nexus​</th><th width="215">Features</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>✓​</td><td>Energy optimization​</td><td>Most energy optimization solutions focus on only one aspect of climate control, either heating, ventilation, or cooling. iBOS Energy optimizes all three simultaneously. ​</td></tr><tr><td>✓​</td><td>Powerpilot​</td><td>PowerPilot is an add-on for iBOS Energy that's designed to level and limit the power draw for water-based heating systems during the day.​</td></tr><tr><td>✓​</td><td>Optimized Indoor climate​</td><td>iBOS Energy was orginally designed to improve and optimize a buildings indoor climate, creating maximum tenant comfort and satisfaction​</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Read more about iBOS Energy:

[iBOS Energy Explained](https://docs.ibostechnologies.com/ibosenergy/ibos-energy-explained)<br>

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### **A Unified Ecosystem: How the Components Work Together** <a href="#aunifiedecosystemhowthecomponentsworktogether" id="aunifiedecosystemhowthecomponentsworktogether"></a>

The true power of the iBOS platform lies in how its components interact. **iBOS Nexus** establishes a secure and reliable connection between the building and the cloud, enabling remote management without exposing critical systems to the internet. **iBOS Connect** then aggregates data from all building systems and provides a unified interface for monitoring and control. This data is shared with **iBOS Edge BMS**, which uses it to execute real-time control strategies locally, ensuring that buildings remain efficient and responsive even in offline scenarios. Finally, **iBOS Energy** taps into this integrated data stream to deliver continuous energy optimization, turning insights into action.

Together, these components form a closed-loop system where data flows securely from the edge to the cloud and back, enabling intelligent automation, predictive maintenance, and sustainable operations. Whether managing a single building or an entire portfolio, the iBOS suite provides the tools needed to create smarter, greener, and more resilient buildings.

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