The IoT is About Data and Haystack Connect is About How to Simplify the Use of Device Data

John Petze Executive Director, Project-Haystack.org

There is no question the IoT is impacting the building automation, energy management, and smart buildings market – and the power and value of data is one of the primary reasons. The data produced by smart devices now has more potential value than the devices themselves. The Haystack Connect conference is the only industry event that focuses on technology, challenges, and solutions for using smart device data.

One of the most important reasons to attend this year's Haystack Connect event is the high-quality technical program. A wide range of sessions features industry experts that will get to the real issues involved in connecting to smart devices and turning their data into solutions for customers. This year's program can be found at this link https://www.haystackconnect.org/about/technical-program

Look Who Will Be There

Keynote Speakers include:

*Rita H. Wouhaybi*, System Architect, Internet of Things Group at Intel Corporation and
*Milan Milenkovic*, Founder, and Principal at IoTsense

Sponsors and Exhibitors

This year’s sponsors and exhibitors include:

Community Champion Sponsor - Intel

Platinum Sponsors:  J2 Innovations, KMC Controls, Kodaro, SkyFoundry, Siemens, Tridium, and Yardi

Gold Sponsors: Airmaster Australia, BUENO Systems, Cochrane Supply and Lynxspring

Silver Sponsors: ActiveLogix, Altura Associates, BAS Services & Graphics, Connexx Energy, Connect Air, Contemporary Controls, Dell, Intellastar, IoTium, Legrand, Optigo Networks, Mamac Systems, MeasureLogic, Stackhub, and Viconics

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Find all of the Haystack Connect 2017 sponsors and Media Partners here:`https://haystackconnect.org/sponsors.'

If you are involved in automation, control, energy management, and the IoT, Haystack Connect will put you in touch with the people that are delivering leading edge solutions today.

There is still time to make plans to attend. Haystack Connect 2017 takes place May 8-10 at Saddlebrook near Tampa Florida. Conference Registration for Haystack Connect 2017 can be completed online at `http://www.haystackconnect.org/register.'

More information about the Haystack Connect 2017 Conference is available at: `http://www.haystackconnect.org.'

To learn more about the Project Haystack organization, visit: `http://www.project-haystack.org.'