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04/29/2011
11:56 AM
IndigoVision goes fully Open System with ONVIF IndigoVision has released its ONVIF-conformant Security Management System, SMS 4.
04/29/2011
11:55 AM
Make 2011 the year you earn your ISA certification! Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your resume and credentials with one of ISA's industry-recognized certification programs.
04/29/2011
11:54 AM
FieldServer Technologies' DNP3 Gateways pass DNP Level 2 Conformance Tests These products for the DNP3 community range from the ProtoCessor gateways that enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide DNP3 interface, to FieldServer multichannel gateways for the end-user and integrator to meet communicate via DNP3.
04/29/2011
11:54 AM
Improved energy balance through building automation KNX projects are persuasive all over the world with clear energy saving costs
04/29/2011
11:53 AM
EnOcean Alliance Advances Support for IP-Based Wireless Energy Harvesting Sensor and Control Technologies Building owners and facility managers can now monitor, manage, and control these systems centrally and from any web-enabled device, from anywhere in the world.
04/29/2011
11:52 AM
ASHRAE Seeks Public Comment on Standard for Existing Buildings To ensure a sustainable future, the greatest opportunity lies in modifying existing buildings. Only 2 percent of construction projects are for new buildings, while 86 percent of construction dollars go into renovation of our existing building stock/
04/29/2011
11:49 AM
New Books - ISA Industrial Flow Measurement, 3rd Edition; Maintenance of Instruments & Systems, 2nd Edition; Modeling, Control, Simulation and Diagnosis of Complex Industrial and Energy Systems; PID Controllers: Theory, Design, and Tuning, 2nd Edition
04/29/2011
11:49 AM
Battery-free Operational Constraints Drive Wireless Sensor Network Market in 2011 A new West Technology Research Solutions report includes coverage of all significant emerging wireless sensor network technologies and applications.
04/29/2011
11:48 AM
Revolution: BIG BIM Bang and More Architecture and Technology Revolution Starting Now
04/29/2011
11:47 AM
The OpenADR Alliance Developing Interoperability Program for National Demand Response Standard Over 30 members developing compliance program for interoperable Smart Grid products
04/29/2011
11:47 AM
Powercast Debuts Battery-less, RF-Powered Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor System for Building and Industrial Automation  Radio Waves Perpetually Power Sensor Networks to Eliminate Wiring and Batteries
04/29/2011
11:46 AM
2nd Annual SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2011 June 1st-2nd, Crowne Plaza, San Jose, CA
 

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04/21/2011

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Kentima is Connected with Kepware for Communications Kentima selects Kepware to provide OPC server communications for use with WideQuick and Ethiris Software
04/21/2011
10:53 AM
QA Graphics Provides Graphic Development for BAS Navigation QA Graphics offers custom solutions to help integrators provide their end users with BAS graphics that are interactive and easy to navigate.
04/21/2011
10:53 AM
Duke Energy Chief Technology Officer a featured speaker at KEMA Utility of the Future Leadership Forum 2011 David Mohler to explore integrating new technologies with the energy grid
04/21/2011
10:52 AM
Schneider Electric Introduces the EcoXpert Training and Certification Program New certification program will educate and equip U.S. based electrical contractors with comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy offerings, solutions and products
04/21/2011
10:52 AM
Onset and Northwrite Deliver Integrated Energy Monitoring Solution for Nyserda Innovative Opportunities Program Project focuses on finding low-cost/no-cost energy efficiency strategies for small- and medium-sized commercial buildings
04/21/2011
10:51 AM
Certified OPC Training in Toronto, Canada Level 1: OPC & DCOM Diagnostics - May 31- June 1 Level 2: OPC Security - June 2-3
04/21/2011
10:51 AM
Cees Links Named as Marketing Chair of ZigBee RF4CE BRINGING 25 YEARS OF WIRELESS INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE TO THE ZIGBEE ALLIANCE
04/21/2011
10:49 AM
DG Logik and SkyFoundry Announce Integration of DG Lux and SkySpark Software Applications The integration enables the DGLux visualization platform to connect with SkyFoundry's SkySpark analytics platform to provide a seamless view of analytic results along with real time system data from control devices presented in rich graphic displays.


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04/15/2011

02:21 PM
FieldServer Technologies' ProtoCessor Configuration Auto-Selector This feature enables the manufacturer to pre-load multiple predefined configurations onto each ProtoCessor used in their device.
04/15/2011
02:20 PM
New Control Six Online interactive tool helps identify "best fit" energy-efficient lighting control solutions WattStopper has launched Control Six Online, a new free online tool to help users pinpoint ideal lighting control solutions for the six types of spaces most commonly found in commercial buildings.
04/15/2011
02:18 PM
CoR Advisors' educational webcasts April 29; May 20; May 23-26 - Energy Management Needs
04/15/2011
02:18 PM
IBM Closes on Acquisition of TRIRIGA, Inc. Accelerates Advanced Intelligence for Smarter Buildings Transformation
04/15/2011
02:17 PM
Beckhoff Automation Increases Turnover by 46% to 346 Million Euros in 2010 Growth fuels office and production expansion for Beckhoff in Verl, Germany
04/15/2011
02:16 PM
ESA Young Security Professionals to present Total Leadership Breakfast Seminar at ESX The ESA Young Security Professionals (YSP) have announced upcoming plans for the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2011 in Charlotte, NC.
04/15/2011
02:16 PM
NECA 2011 SAN DIEGO THE SHOW FOR THOSE WHO POWER THE WORLD National Electrical Contractors Association - October 22-25, 2011
04/15/2011
02:15 PM
ESA Launches Groups for Sales, Marketing, Installation and Service Professionals New membership units to meet for first time at ESX to review research and set future agenda

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04/12/2011

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Siemens Energy smart grid applications executive a featured speaker at KEMA Utility of the Future leadership forum 2011 Paul Camuti to share insight on integrating sustainable portfolio technologies
04/12/2011
11:18 AM
Endress+Hauser Announces EngyCal Btu and Steam Billing Meters EngyCal RH33 Btu meter and RS33 steam meter provide high-precision data recording and billing information for custody transfer, steam measurement and energy flow calculations for process and facility applications.
04/12/2011
11:17 AM
Advanced Lighting Solutions Free Webcast - April 29, 2011 - 12:30-2:00 p.m. EDST
04/12/2011
11:16 AM
2011 AHR Expo "Walks The Walk" When It Comes To Sustainability 54 Tons Of Show Material Recycled
04/12/2011
11:16 AM
Matrox Graphics to Demonstrate Next-Generation Mura MPX Series Display Wall Controllers at InfoComm China 2011 Video wall and wall matrix management solutions enable AV professionals to deploy a wider range of small- to large-scale control room, presentation, and digital signage installations
04/12/2011
11:15 AM
Brazil's Royal Palm Plaza Selects Signature RFID by VingCard Locking Solution Renovated Flagship Property in Campinas Upgrades to Signature RFID for Its Advanced Security and NFC Mobile Phone Compatibility
04/12/2011
11:14 AM
EnergyPrint launches new Energy Alert innovation, helping property managers take immediate action on energy irregularities The new feature continuously monitors a property's portfolio data and sends monthly Alerts to property managers when energy data falls outside a pre-designated "normal" range.
04/12/2011
11:13 AM
Frost & Sullivan Releases New Whitepaper Discussing the Role of Creating Value through Integrated Device Communications using the Niagara and Sedona Frameworks "Intelligent Enterprise Platform - Connecting Devices to the Enterprise".
04/12/2011
11:12 AM
Online certificate program in Process Instrumentation and Control Update Your Knowledge - Certify Your Competence
04/12/2011
11:11 AM
Longwatch adds support for IVC cameras IVC's industrial cameras now supported in Longwatch video monitoring software
04/12/2011
11:10 AM
Venstar's New ComfortCall Accessory Remotely Adjusts Home Thermostats From Any Telephone for Improved Energy Management and Comfort ComfortCall Is the Only Low-Cost Accessory That Lets Users Adjust Their Thermostats Before Arriving or After Leaving Home


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04/07/2011
05:02 PM
City of Rome cashing in on energy efficiency upgrades Energy savings total more than $700,000 over three years; expected financial benefits total $8.5 million over 15 years
04/07/2011
05:02 PM
Beyond Cellular: Wireless Applications for Building Management and Operations LIVE Webinar - Thursday April 21, 2011 - 12:30 - 2:00 pm EDT
04/07/2011
05:01 PM
North Carolina State University Commits to Energy Efficiency with Schneider Electric Partnership $20 million project at North Carolina State University will bring smart buildings to campus that increase efficiency and cut energy costs
04/07/2011
05:00 PM
iPad Mobile Computing for Energy Conservation Tracking Energy Usage for Johnson Controls
04/07/2011
05:00 PM
Flowserve Corporation Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) today announced that Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has joined the ISA100 WCI as a supplier member.
04/07/2011
04:59 PM
2012 AHR EXPO Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25 - McCormick Place Convention Center - Chicago, Illinois
04/07/2011
04:58 PM
System 450 Modular Electronic Control System New to Kele Latest features provide additional benefits to customers
04/07/2011
04:57 PM
Schneider Electric Acquires Pace Integrated Systems of Southern California Pace is now the Southern California Branch organization of the Buildings Business Americas of Schneider Electric.
04/07/2011
04:56 PM
Advantech Launches Four New BACnet I/O Modules The BAS-3000BC series can serve as BACnet MS/TP remote I/O modules through an RS-485 network to be integrated with BACnet DDC Controllers.
04/07/2011
04:55 PM
TEC To Offer Tantalus Smart Grid Solution to Texas Utilities The alliance with Tantalus enables TEC to offer its member cooperatives - as well as municipal utilities - support for both wired and wireless platforms for implementing the energy-efficient and cost-saving attributes of smart grid technology.
04/07/2011
04:54 PM
BSRIA Limited - 5th Edition Rules of Thumb - guidelines for building services is now launched The 5th edition of Rules of Thumb has been created by referencing various contemporary sources in the building services industry and can reasonably be held to reflect current design practices. In essence, Rules of Thumb are general principles derived from practice and experience rather than precise theory.
04/07/2011
04:54 PM
EBTRON and TAMCO collaborate to develop new AIR-IQ product line Leaders in airflow measurement and control damper technologies combine expertise - announce intelligent airflow control damper products!
04/07/2011
04:53 PM
Johnson Controls guarantees $4.7 billion in savings for U.S. public sector energy efficency projects Johnson Controls Executive Meets with State Governors to Encourage Support of Public, Private Sector Energy Savings Projects, Job Creation
04/07/2011
04:51 PM
Invitation to Plug and Play Tech Center Smart Grid Event and Center of Excellence initiative launch This event has special significance since it also marks the kickoff of their Smart Grid Center of Excellence initiative, which will educate and promote startups in this space and offer a demo center to showcase platforms and solutions. More details about this initiative will be provided at the event.

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04/01/2011

04:01 PM
Finding the Needle The emerging field of analytics is the key to turning the data from smart systems into actionable intelligence. - John Petze, C.E.M. Partner, SkyFoundry
04/01/2011
04:00 PM
Is There an Elephant in Your Building? The end result is a building that is socially responsible, meets regulatory sustainable compliance, has much lower total operating expenditures and has the potential to achieve higher net rents. - David Howitt, Vice President, Convergineering Inc.
04/01/2011
04:00 PM
Dynamic Energy Management Using DR as a foundation, dynamic energy management takes the load monitoring and curtailment strategy a step further to combine the power of spot market intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automation technology to provide a complete and instant picture of current power usage and cost. - Using DR as a foundation, dynamic energy management takes the load monitoring and curtailment strategy a step further to combine the power of spot market intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automation technology to provide a complete and instant picture of current power usage and cost. Using DR as a foundation, dynamic energy management takes the load monitoring and curtailment strategy a step further to combine the power of spot market intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automation technology to provide a complete and instant picture of current power usage and cost. - Peter Kelly-Detwiler, SVP, Demand Response, Constellation Energy
04/01/2011
03:59 PM
Beyond the Engineer - Engaging the Masses Take building automation out of the boiler room and into reception - Aaron Cottrell, OuterArc
04/01/2011
03:58 PM
BACnet's Continuing Growth The original authors of the BACnet standard developed a method of organizing application data using objects, and the standard was structured in such a way that new object types and application services could be added to the BACnet standard in the future. - Jim Butler, CTO Cimetrics, Inc.
04/01/2011
03:57 PM
Smart Grid's Killer App Demand Response in Commercial Buildings - David K. Roberts, Director of Marketing, Cypress Envirosystems
04/01/2011
03:57 PM
Addressable Lighting Controls To keep pace with end-user needs and technological advancements, addressable lighting systems are continually evolving to deliver a rapid return on investment (ROI). - Terry Mocherniak, Chief Operating Officer, Encelium Technologies
04/01/2011
03:56 PM
Why you need to achieve (BTL) BACnet test laboratories (BTL) established by BACnet International is responsible for compliance and interoperability testing of BACnet products. The test lab defines test plan for each BACnet profile and conducts rigorous test case suit. - Nirosha Munasinghe, Product Development Manager, Open General
04/01/2011
03:56 PM
852 Lon over IP The goal of this article is to explain some of the beneficial features of 852 for LON/IP tunneling and how it can be applied to BAS integration. - Samuel M. Smith, Ph. D. President and founder, Adept Systems Inc. (ASI)
04/01/2011
03:55 PM
Building Automation System Tribbles? Identifying Building Automation System Tribbles Star.Date.01.28.2011 - Roy Kok, President Aware Technology
04/01/2011
03:55 PM
Controls Devices (3 of 3) Rules of thumb to follow for TC installation & design - Steven R. Calabrese Control Engineering Corp.
04/01/2011
03:54 PM
Use Social Media to build your brand in Building Automation Social Media is the new conduit to drive traffic to your company website - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing
04/01/2011
03:54 PM
BAS Usability Creating high quality graphics is only half of the picture to support system usability. - Building Intelligence Group
04/01/2011
03:53 PM
Productive Load Banking - as important as Efficiency and Demand Response? - Toby Considine, T9
04/01/2011
03:52 PM
Making the Invisible Visible Our powerful far reaching real time network connections transport the invisible via the internet cloud but it is the graphics and their dashboards representations that convert the Invisible to Visible. - Ken Sinclair Publisher AutomatedBuildings.com
04/01/2011
03:52 PM
Integrating Lighting Control Manufacturers have released lighting control systems to allow control down to individual zones and even fixtures. These systems are BACnet and Niagara Framework "ready". - Gerry Cellucci, Yorkland Controls
04/01/2011
03:51 PM
Building on BACnet Connecting BAS Devices to an IP Infrastructure - George Thomas, President, Contemporary Controls
04/01/2011
03:50 PM
EnergyConnect Acquisition by Johnson Controls We need to give customers forward-looking and real-time awareness of load management opportunities, provide quick and easy "what if" analyses, and most importantly, present the information in the customer's context, making sure that our strategies are calibrated to customers' needs and baselines. - Kevin R. Evans, President and CEO, EnergyConnect
04/01/2011
03:49 PM
Connectivity Week 2011 Turning Data Into Actionable Information Through Analytics - John Petze, SkyFoundry
04/01/2011
03:49 PM
The Greening of HVAC Controls Reducing electricity and natural gas usage immediately improves a company's bottom line, and it also helps reduce its carbon footprint through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Steve Dushane, President & CEO, Venstar Inc.
04/01/2011
03:47 PM
Daylight Harvesting Daylight harvesting is when the lights are dimmed or switched in response to sensed ambient light levels. - Gary Meshberg, Director of Sales, Encelium Technologies
04/01/2011
03:47 PM
Benefits of Addressable Lighting for Schools and Universities For energy savings in a classroom, the row of fixtures closest to the window can be dimmed in response to daylight and all fixtures can be switched or dimmed for nighttime cleaning. - Rick Schuett, Vice President of Global Sales, Encelium Technologies
04/01/2011
03:46 PM
Skyscraper Digital Signage Sparks Debate Los Angeles expected to approve two skyscrapers with digital signage from top to bottom, reigniting debate about outdoor advertising.
04/01/2011
03:46 PM
Across My Desk Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop.
04/01/2011
03:45 PM
Weather visualization demonstrates our vision of data presentation This excellent demonstration visualization of weather data points to our future as to how we organize and present our complex building automation data simply.
04/01/2011
03:40 PM
New Products for April A brief description of some new products for the industry.




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