Honeywell Pushes Industry Beyond Automation With AI-Powered Autonomy

Honeywell today announced the launch of a new suite of AI-powered technologies aimed at accelerating the industrial sector’s evolution from automation to autonomy. The announcement was made during the 49th annual Honeywell Users Group, highlighting the company’s continued focus on enterprise-wide digital transformation.

AI-Enhanced Cyber Defense and Resiliency

The newly introduced Honeywell Cyber Proactive Defense and OT Security Operations Center solutions leverage AI and behavioural analytics to proactively safeguard operational technology (OT) environments. These tools are designed to detect threats early, provide actionable insights, and deploy deception tactics such as decoys to mislead attackers—strengthening security while ensuring continuous operations.

Honeywell OT Security Operations Center, notably vendor-agnostic and agentless, offers 24/7 monitoring, on-site incident management, and a holistic view of the OT threat landscape, tailored specifically for industrial operations.

The company also announced the expansion of the Honeywell Digital Prime platform to encompass an enterprise-wide set of solutions that effectively test and modify engineering projects before implementation, helping reduce plant downtime and increase throughput when deployed into production.

Reimagining Digital Engineering and Performance

Honeywell Digital Prime now integrates three core offerings—Solution Enhancement Support Program (SESP), Enabled Services, and Assurance 360—into one consolidated platform. The result: enhanced optimisation of control systems, improved maintenance planning, and more efficient operations across the enterprise.

The suite also offers near real-time performance insights to help teams reach desired outcomes faster while easing the burden on experienced technical personnel.

In a recent survey of 300 U.S. decision-makers and influencers in energy and energy-adjacent industries, Honeywell found that 91% believe AI has near-term potential to enhance energy security, and 85% are already either actively using or piloting AI in their companies today.

“Industries are seeking AI-enabled, enterprise-wide solutions that adapt and make decisions in dynamic conditions, and our new digital technologies help them create safer, more reliable and more efficient operations,” said Pramesh Maheshwari, president of Honeywell Process Solutions. “As we guide our customers on the path from automation to autonomy, Honeywell’s domain expertise is poised to help them rethink how they use technology to drive innovation and gain a competitive edge.”