Distributed intelligence and AI: the invisible intelligence behind the store

Brugine, 10 February 2026 – At EuroShop 2026, CAREL presents its vision of distributed intelligence: an approach that brings intelligence exactly where it is needed, from the field to the cloud, to enhance control, reliability and performance across HVAC/R systems and retail environments. An intelligence that is often invisible to the end user, yet crucial in ensuring operational continuity, energy efficiency and a high-quality in-store experience.

At the heart of this approach is boss , CAREL’s smart innovation for local supervision and advanced system control. Thanks to a modern, high-performance architecture, boss and boss mini act as a central hub between field devices and digital services, integrating data from refrigeration, HVAC, lighting and energy into a single platform. This makes it possible to transform heterogeneous systems into a coordinated ecosystem capable of responding quickly and accurately to real operating conditions.

Distributed intelligence starts at device level, with controllers designed to process critical information locally and make real-time decisions. This edge-based logic ensures asset protection, greater system stability and operational continuity, reducing reliance on external intervention while enabling more effective diagnostics. The boss supervision platform enhances the value of this information, making it accessible and actionable.

The role of artificial intelligence emerges in the evolution towards advanced digital services. Integration with cloud-based solutions such as RED optimise enables large volumes of data to be analysed, patterns, priorities and anomalies to be identified, and operational decision-making to be supported across multiple sites. AI does not replace human expertise; instead, it enhances it, making it easier to manage complexity and continuously improve the energy and operational performance of buildings.

 

Company Profile

CAREL is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of control solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, and systems for improving indoor air quality. Our products are designed to bring energy saving and reduce environmental impact, through the combination of the most advanced technologies and custom services designed to optimise the performance of equipment and systems. Our solutions are used in commercial, industrial and residential applications. Founded in 1973, CAREL employs more than 2,500 people, had consolidated revenues of €578.5 million in 2024, and operates through 47 subsidiaries and 15 production plants.

 

CAREL@EUROSHOP

Hall 16, stand D22

Düsseldorf, Germany

22 – 26 February 2026

 

See our event website for all the details of CAREL’s solutions on show at Euroshop.

 

 

Media Relations

Marisol Pezzutto

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(+39) 049 97 31 540

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