Bandora

Bandora is a Portuguese technology company founded in 2017 that focuses on optimizing energy management and operations in commercial buildings using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its main product, Bandora.OM, is a cloud-based platform that functions as a virtual facility manager. It collects and analyzes real-time data from various sources, including building automation systems, IoT devices, and occupant behavior, to enhance energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The platform is designed to work with existing building systems, making it hardware-agnostic and easy to implement. Bandora.OM automatically adjusts building operations, such as HVAC systems, every five minutes based on predictive algorithms. This capability can lead to significant reductions in operational costs and energy consumption. The company primarily serves facility managers and commercial building operators, particularly in the retail sector, and has gained recognition for its innovative approach, including awards from Schneider Electric and others. Bandora aims to make intelligent building management accessible globally, promoting sustainability and efficiency.