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The Shifting Channels of Distribution for Building Performance Software
April 7th, 2017Why Data is Changing Business Models in the Building Automation World
March 21st, 2017
The Impact of IoT on Building Performance Software
It is now possible for most functions of the building’s technical performance, together with the business enterprise operation within the building to be linked together on one common platform. This has been made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT), which allows one common IP platform to link all the sensors and devices together to […]
Audio: Why don’t we have REAL IP to the Edge?
For those who missed it or want to listen again, below is the Audio Stream from our 12th Free Webinar in the 2016 Smart Buildings Series, sponsored by Tridium. This is a Q&A Webinar with Tony Marshallsay, Mechanical Engineer at Omrania & Associates. We take a deep dive into how we can Improve Networking in […]
BMS And IP Converge For Smart Building Network Infrastructure
The days of traditional building management system (BMS) infrastructure are behind us. Heating, lighting, air conditioning and other building functions now increasingly require information and telecommunication (ICT) networks in order to function in the modern world. This is not only demands a outright technical upgrade but also requires an entirely new way of thinking throughout […]
Confused World of IoT Alliances Showing Signs of Maturing
“The Industry Alliances and Consortia universe is still a bit of a mess,” states our new report The Internet of Things in Smart Commercial Buildings 2016 to 2021. The in-depth report explores the emerging sector for connected devices in a commercial real estate market that is quickly becoming a major driving force in the internet […]
Building Automation is Affordable for Smaller Buildings. They Just Don’t Know it Yet.
A building automation system (BAS) acts like the central nervous system for a smart building. Through the installation of sensors, software, a network and a cloud-based data store, BAS allows building owners and tenants to monitor, maintain and manage the mechanical, electrical and electromechanical functions within a structure. However, high cost has meant that only […]
3 New Rules of Real Estate: Information, Information, Information
Traditionally, the most fundamental rule of commercial real estate (CRE) is location. However, while being close to customers, suppliers and employees remains an important factor, there is a newer and increasingly significant consideration for CRE in the modern age – Information. This shift within CRE has been underway for a decade or so with the […]
GE Current Makes Building Automation Statement with Acquisition of Daintree Networks
Last week, Current, GE’s energy services spin-off, announced the acquisition of Daintree Networks, a provider of connected building controls solutions for commercial facilities. GE states that the acquisition will enable Current to expand its building automation platform and its energy-as-a-service offering to small and medium size facilities through the deployment of Daintree’s open, standards-based wireless […]
Will Physical Security be the Epicentre of the Internet of Things in Buildings?
In 2015 every major security exhibition around the world demonstrated numerous products that integrated all the three different security services (Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intruder Alarms) and also connected with other building technical services. Similarly when visiting Lighting, Building Environmental Controls, Fire detection & Safety exhibitions, integration was a major theme and this has gained […]
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