Honeywell has announced a strategic alliance with Rhombus, a specialist in cloud-based video management, to enhance its portfolio with AI-driven cloud video and access solutions.
This collaboration aims to modernise building security for customers, continuing Honeywell’s strategic direction initiated in 2024 following the acquisition of LenelS2.
This partnership will see Honeywell and Rhombus offering a unified cloud solution that seamlessly integrates access control and video management. The system is designed for easy deployment, scalability, and management.
Billal Hammoud, President & CEO of Honeywell Building Automation, stated, “This strategic alliance combines the strength of Honeywell’s access solutions portfolio, domain expertise and global reach with modern cloud video capabilities and AI enhancements.”
As organisations increasingly migrate to cloud-based security measures, the demand for cloud video is on the rise. Omdia reports suggest a growth rate of over 20% annually, identifying it as the fastest-growing segment in the security industry until 2029.
The new Honeywell-Rhombus solution aims to facilitate a smooth, cost-effective transition to cloud security for numerous commercial and enterprise operations globally, while also assisting in risk reduction.
Garrett Larsson, co-founder and CEO of Rhombus, commented on the partnership, noting, “At Rhombus, we’ve always believed the best physical security solutions are open platforms. By partnering with Honeywell, a company that shares our vision, we’ll be able to offer customers cutting-edge solutions across video security, access control, sensors, building controls and more.” The collaboration is set to combine both companies’ AI capabilities to enhance security systems and operational intelligence.
Through an integration and reseller agreement, Honeywell will distribute Rhombus products via its channel partners and system integrators. The companies plan to deepen their technological integrations, integrating Rhombus’ AI analytics into Honeywell’s access control systems. With this platform, users can derive insights from video data beyond conventional surveillance, with tools like Rhombus Insights enabling detailed activity analysis and efficient incident investigatio
