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Tridium Launches New Niagara Data Analytics Framework
November 28th, 2014Smart Building Construction MUST Focus on Outcome NOT Output
November 21st, 2014Why the Physical Security Industry Will Play a Key Role in the Internet of Things
The definition of The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices within the existing Internet infrastructure without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Typically, the IoT is expected to offer advanced connectivity of devices, systems, and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine communications (M2M) and covers a variety of protocols, domains, […]
Access Control Upstages Video Surveillance in the Quest for Driving Growth
Poor trading conditions right across the developed world in recent years have caused physical security equipment buyers to hold back on replacing old systems unless they can be sure that the new systems improve the effectiveness of security, reduces operating cost and delivers an improved and satisfactory ROI on their investment. There is only one […]
Samsung Opens its Internet of Things Chequebook Again… And Invests in UK StartUp Evrythng
On the heels of its SmartThings acquisition this summer, Samsung has now announced that it is partnering and investing (through its venture arm – Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation) in Evrythng; an interesting UK based Start Up that provides software to give every single object in the world a unique web-addressable URL. The aim being to […]
The Power Station you don’t need to Build; Smart Buildings + The Smart Grid
Much of the focus in the energy debate today surrounds the switch from heavily polluting fossil fuels, to greener and more renewable alternatives for electricity production. However, much greater gains are to be had from the increase of efficiency throughout the power system, from production through to the end user. Smart Grids and Smart Buildings […]
Will Building Owners & Operators get a Return on their Internet of Things Investments?
The terminology “The Internet of Things” (IoT) was coined by MIT’s Kevin Ashton around 20 years ago but only more recently has it become a subject of immense interest to the building services industry and their customers; the owners and operators of smart buildings. So where does the Building Service Industry fit within the wider […]
What Does Apple’s NFC-Enabled iPhone 6 Really Mean for Access Control & Identity Management?
Not very much it would seem, as the NFC chip inside the new iPhone 6 smartphones is for now restricted to ApplePay only. Both the new Apple Watch and iPhone 6 will have NFC capability and enable payments. However the documentation for iOS 8 seems to confirm that there is no open access for developers […]
High Growth in the Video Surveillance Market can no longer Feed all the Manufacturers
The news that 2 under performing companies, Vicon and IQinVision are merging, is surely evidence that life is getting tougher in the Video Surveillance business as prices fall and niche opportunities evaporate due to the majors steadily increase their range. World demand is strong but it is skewed by high demand in China and Asia, […]
Who Will Win the Energy Management Software Business for Smart Buildings?
We have just published our second report analyzing the fast growing market for Energy Management Software in Smart Buildings and together with its “sister” report which focused on interfacing Smart Buildings with Smart Grid they confirm beyond any shadow of doubt that together they will play the critical role in reducing CO2 emissions from buildings […]
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