# Platform Core

Platform Core brings together the administrative and technical capabilities that are unlocked as part of the Platform offering. It covers the areas used to automate the platform, manage integrations programmatically, import large data sets, and configure system-wide notifications and escalations.

Where the Mandatory Base provides the essential operational foundation, this Platform Core section focuses on the extended toolbox for advanced platform management and customization.

## What Platform Core Covers

This section currently includes:

* [Alert & Escalation](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/platform-core/alert-and-escalation) for external notification channels, escalations, and in-app notifications
* [Script Engine](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/platform-core/script-engine) for recurring Python and SQL based data processing and automation
* [API Keys](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/platform-core/api-keys) for secure access to the BuildingPro Suites API
* [Bulk Import](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/platform-core/bulk-import) for importing larger sets of entities such as assets and users

## Why It Matters

Platform Core is what turns BuildingPro Suites into a configurable platform rather than only a set of predefined features. It allows teams to integrate custom workflows, automate logic, manage secure access, and operate the system efficiently at scale.

These capabilities are especially relevant for advanced administrators, system integrators, and teams building tailored solutions on top of the platform.