by Ann Withanee — October 1, 2010—As part of a strategy to maintain a high quality work environment for employees, achieve operating efficiencies and improve overall productivity, Verizon Communications, Inc., a leading global provider of broadband, video and wireless services, named Johnson Controls as a major real estate services provider.
Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, one of the world’s largest real estate and facilities management business units, will provide integrated facility management, project management, energy implementation, lease administration and transaction management services at over 7,000 of Verizon’s U.S. properties.
Verizon selected Johnson Controls because of its global scale, proven technology and service delivery and commitment to supplier diversity.
The partnership is the first step to strategically streamline Verizon’s vendor base to create a more agile, flexible and cost-efficient business model.
Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions (GWS) is a leading provider of commercial real estate portfolio and facilities management for many of the world’s largest companies. For more information, visit the Web site.
