Sensormatic Solutions Adds PaaS to TrueVUE Cloud, Designed to Make RFID Inventory Management Easier for Retailers Using Their Own Cloud Services

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platform-as-a-service (paas) technical

Platform-as-a-service (PaaS) is a cloud offering that supplies developers with ready-made servers, storage, software tools, and runtime environments so they can build, test, and run applications without managing hardware or underlying system software. For investors, PaaS matters because it often produces recurring subscription revenue, scales with customer usage, and hinges on developer adoption and uptime—think of renting a fully equipped workshop instead of owning and maintaining one.

software-as-a-service (saas) technical

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is a way of delivering software over the internet where customers pay a subscription to use applications hosted and maintained by a provider, like renting a tool or streaming a service rather than buying and installing it. For investors it matters because subscriptions create predictable, recurring revenue and can scale quickly with low distribution costs, while metrics like customer retention and churn directly affect future cash flow and valuation.

radio-frequency identification (rfid) technical

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a wireless tagging system that uses small electronic chips and antennas to identify and track items without a direct line of sight, like a barcode that can be read through a box. For investors, RFID matters because it improves inventory accuracy, reduces losses, speeds operations and provides real-time data that can lower costs, boost sales, and change capital and technology spending for businesses.

restful api-first technical

A RESTful API-first approach means a company designs its software so the primary product is a simple, standard web interface (an API) that other apps and services can use from day one, with the rest of the user experience built on top of that interface. For investors this signals easier integration with customers and partners, faster product updates, and a clearer path to scaling or monetizing services—think of it like building a house with standard-size doors so any furniture or deliveries fit without custom changes.

microservices technical

Microservices are a way of designing software systems as a collection of small, independent parts that work together to perform a larger function. Each part handles a specific task, making the system more flexible and easier to update or fix. For investors, understanding microservices can reveal how a company's technology is structured, potentially impacting its agility, efficiency, and ability to innovate.

independent software vendor (isv) technical

An independent software vendor (ISV) is a company that creates and sells ready-made software applications that run on common platforms or devices rather than on hardware it owns. For investors, ISVs matter because their value depends on how widely their software can be adopted, how predictable their sales or subscriptions are, and how closely they rely on larger platform partners — think of them as specialty shops that rent space in a big mall to reach many customers.

software development kits (sdks) technical

A software development kit (SDK) is a bundled set of tools, code libraries, documentation and sample projects that helps programmers add features or connect apps to a platform quickly — like a pre‑assembled toolbox with instructions for building a piece of furniture. Investors care because easy-to-use SDKs boost how fast products are adopted, lower development costs, and increase the chances customers stay within a company’s ecosystem, which can drive revenue and competitive advantage.

01/12/2026 - 09:00 AM

Independent migration capabilities can enable faster front end deployment for any size RFID program
TrueVUE Cloud can help improve unified commerce, maximize on-floor availability and reduce out-of-stocks, mitigate markdowns and boost associate performance
NRF Big Show visitors can explore TrueVUE Cloud and other new innovations at booth #5321

NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), today announced the release of a new option for retailers looking to gain inventory and operational visibility via its TrueVUE Cloud solution. Its leading inventory intelligence solution is now available as a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering, designed for retailers who want to integrate the powerful inventory management capabilities of TrueVUE Cloud into their existing cloud services. 2026 NRF Big Show visitors can see TrueVUE Cloud PaaS-based insights in action at the Sensormatic Solutions booth.

“We built TrueVUE Cloud as an all-in-one, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, so retailers could gain access to insights on how products move without having to build stacks from the ground up,” said Myron Burke, solutions management leader at Sensormatic Solutions. “This SaaS offering was designed to lower barriers to entry for many retailers. However, there was also an appetite for those insights, but within already established IT infrastructures. The PaaS model is a direct response to the call for flexibility, and can allow leaders to expand rather than replace their systems. This way, they can benefit from the best of both worlds and choose different deployment models that align with their IT strategy.”

Like its SaaS counterpart, TrueVUE Cloud PaaS leverages radio-frequency identification (RFID), point-of-sale, manufacturing and other operational data designed to make it easier for global retail enterprises to reach and maintain inventory accuracy and fulfill customer orders across all channels. The TrueVUE Cloud PaaS option extends access to critical analytics tools so businesses can deploy on their cloud platform using the integrations their teams have tailored.

Its decoupled, RESTful API-first approach can allow retailers that take advantage of TrueVUE Cloud PaaS to pick and choose the tools that will make the biggest impact on operations and create refined, integrated systems that reflect each business’ needs and objectives. Using either the PaaS or SaaS model can help retailers:

Improve unified commerce performance. Rapid cycle counts and product movement insights can deliver up to 99% inventory accuracy, helping ensure every order is complete and ready on time.
Maximize on-floor availability and reduce out-of-stocks. Real-time analytics and timely notifications help ensure restocks are on the way when they’re needed.
Mitigate unnecessary markdowns. Data-driven merchandising practices help retailers right-size orders, which can help reduce markdowns.
Boost associate performance. Continuous product movement insights and cloud-based access help ensure store associates have accurate information to share with customers, saving time and improving interactions.

TrueVUE Cloud’s stateless microservices enable the platform to grow alongside need, while its distributed architecture allows for front and backend enhancements with minimal impact on system operations. Sensormatic Solutions PaaS-ready suite includes a robust API library, monitoring dashboard and support for independent software vendor (ISV) program, as well as a range of software development kits (SDKs). The PaaS solution will be available for customers to adopt alongside the traditional, SaaS-centered model beginning March 2026.

The 2026 NRF Big Show will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from Jan. 11-13. Attendees can stop by booth #5321 to explore TrueVUE Cloud PaaS and learn about Sensormatic Solutions latest innovations.

To request a booth tour or a meeting with an account manager, visit the Sensormatic Solutions scheduling page. Stay up to date on all things Sensormatic Solutions during the show by searching #SensormaticNRF on LinkedIn and X.

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About Sensormatic Solutions
Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, powers safe, secure and seamless retail experiences. For more than 60 years, the brand has been at the forefront of the industry’s fast-moving technology adoption, redefining retail operations on a global scale and turning insights into actions. Sensormatic Solutions delivers an interconnected ecosystem of loss prevention, inventory intelligence and traffic insight solutions, along with our services and partners to enable retailers worldwide to innovate and elevate with precision, connecting data-driven outcomes that shape retail’s future. Please visit Sensormatic Solutions or follow us on LinkedIn, X and our YouTube channel.