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03/31/2006 |
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How to survive & prosper from Building-IT Convergence Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO, Clasma Events Inc. and Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com |
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03/31/2006 |
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A Three Part Series PART 2: An Introduction to Relational Control Tom Hartman, The Hartman Company |
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03/31/2006 |
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Considerations for IAQ-Sensitive Engineering Designs David J. Branson, P.E. Compliance Services Group, Inc. |
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03/31/2006 |
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Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO Clasma Events Inc. Anto’s Connectivity Law: “The value of a piece of information is proportional to the number of uses that piece of information is connected to.” |
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03/31/2006 |
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Allan McHale, Director, i&i Ltd Not quite; for the last three years techies and visionaries have taken the plunge and have invested in IT-Convergence solutions, but the pragmatists still have to be convinced of the business case. |
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03/31/2006 |
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Leighton Wolffe The IBB seems to have taken on a life of its own with people interested in joining us on stage. |
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03/31/2006 |
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A spring break on an Island with a technical session, golf, biking, hiking....... |
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You and yours need a spring break and here is the ticket! An interesting technical program called Moving Building Automation Systems out of the BOILER ROOM and into the BOARD ROOM that you can attend while supporting ASHRAE and still have fun playing in and exploring beautiful Victoria BC on Vancouver Island Canada. |
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03/31/2006 |
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The event was a rousing success, bringing together building owners, consulting engineers, suppliers and experts for a two day event focused on planning and change. Paul Ehrlich |
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03/31/2006 |
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ODVA February 2006 Phoenix Meeting Report - Industrial Protocol Activity |
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Bill Lydon attended the recent annual ODVA meeting in Phoenix Arizona. ODVA is a not for profit industry trade group with over 270 members that develops and promotes industrial communication protocols, DeviceNet was the fist network introduced. |
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03/31/2006 |
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Control of 18 buildings on the Hong Kong water front in a integration of architectural lighting, laser effects, pyrotechnics and accompanied by a sound simulcast provides a very graphic demonstration of what city wide control integration might look like. Be sure to view the video. |
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03/31/2006 |
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Tridium Sponsors CGNA’s Industry Forum – “National Account Solutions” |
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The focus of the forum was on selling and supporting controls for national accounts in the commercial building marketplace. |
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03/28/2006 |
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San Jose, CA & Antwerp, Belgium - March 27, 2006) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), a global networking company providing technology and solutions for controls, smart metering, and energy and environment management, and Ferranti Computer Systems NV, a supplier of specialized information technology (IT) services for utilities, today announced that Ferranti has entered into an agreement to become a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of Echelon's Networked Energy Services (NES) smart metering system. Ferranti will interconnect its metering and contract management system software with the NES infrastructure to provide web-based automated meter management (AMM) solutions to support liberalized energy markets in Europe. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Honeywell Announces Agreement to Acquire Sempra Generation’s Energy Services Group |
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 27, 2006 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the energy services group of Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE), San Diego, Calif. The business will be integrated into Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS), a global provider of integrated building management and control systems, and energy management solutions. The deal is expected to close early in the second quarter of 2006. No terms of the transaction were disclosed. |
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03/28/2006 |
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2007 AHR Expo Expands to Occupy Entire Dallas Convention Center |
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WESTPORT, CT March 27, 2006 - To meet the growing demand for more exhibit space from HVAC/R exhibitors around the world, AHR Expo Show Management has reserved the entire Dallas Convention Center for the 2007 AHR Expo. According to Clay Stevens, President of IEC, Show Producers and Managers, more than 1,200 companies have already reserved the space allocated for the 2007 event with almost a year still remaining until the Show. Consequently, IEC has now expanded the space to 350,000 square feet to accommodate the additional exhibitor demand. The upcoming Expo is on its way to being the biggest Show held in the Southwest for the HVAC/R industry. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Improved Siemens SED2 Variable Frequency Drives Help Customers Save Energy |
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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Mar. 28, 2006 – Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. has improved their line of SED2 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that save energy in commercial and industrial building applications by reducing power consumption to electric pumps and fan motors. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Gridlogix Completes Enterprise Integration at eBay’s Mission-Critical Data Center |
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ST. LOUIS, MO—March 28, 2006—Gridlogix, Inc., a leading creator of XML Web Services-based integration solutions for remote control and automation systems, announced today the completion of the enterprise-wide integrated network for the eBay Denver data center, one of several regional mission-critical operations. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Dallas, TX MAR 28 - CONNECTIONS(TM) today welcomed Siemens Communications Inc. as a Diamond Sponsor to its 2006 event, which will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, May 2-4, 2006. |
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03/28/2006 |
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San Diego, CA – March 28, 2006 – Richards-Zeta (RZ) is pleased to announce that the company’s IP-centric Building Automation System (BAS) integration solutions platform was presented to member partners attending the annual Cisco Partner Summit held in San Diego March 13-16, 2006. |
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03/28/2006 |
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SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--The ZigBee(TM) Alliance, the world's only non-profit industry association promoting the growth of a global, open standard for wireless control of devices used to automate homes, commercial buildings and industrial environments, today announced that Siemens, one of the world's largest and most respected companies in the field of electrical engineering and electronics, has been admitted at the highest level of membership -- "Promoter" level. Siemens joins BM Group, Ember Corporation, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, Motorola, Philips, Samsung and Texas Instruments on the ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors. |
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03/28/2006 |
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CABA is pleased to announce two keynote speakers have been confirmed for its Intelligent Buildings Leadership Forum. The event will be held June 25-27, 2006 at the Dallas Convention Center in conjunction with Realcomm and BOMA International’s North American Commercial Real Estate Congress and The Office Building Show. |
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03/28/2006 |
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BIG-RU" in conjunction with APIC (Russian HVAC association) has started the preparation of Guidelines for investors "HVAC systems in commercial and residential buildings". The guidelines will include structured information about real projects of the construction: offices, shopping malls, hotels, banks, industrial and residential buildings, etc. Using the information from the guidelines, investors could easily see the similar projects and solutions as they might need. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Just because a new and more powerful type of product is available doesn’t necessarily justify changing out existing controls. Jeff Reid - President/CEO, Automation Parts Warehouse |
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03/28/2006 |
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Add Value-Added Opportunities for System Integrators Mark Rizkallah, Founder and President and Paul J. Celauro Director of Industry Solutions, Neurologic Research Corporation |
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03/28/2006 |
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What is needed is one electrical contractor who coordinates the entire low voltage electrical infrastructure. John C. Greenwell, IBS Sales Engineer Continental Electrical Construction Company, LLC |
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03/28/2006 |
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Tim Huneycutt, VP Engineering, Gridlogix Inc We will have speakers from the many areas where Web Services is being used, ranging from the oBIX and ASHRAE initiatives to applications available from Echelon, Gridlogix and others. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Jim Young, Founder & Producer, Realcomm These projects assume that technology will continue to change our lives and they are incorporating this vision into these Real Estate projects. |
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03/28/2006 |
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Since 2003 BuilConn has defined the future of open systems, integration and intelligent buildings. In 2006 BuilConn shifts its focus to IP centric systems and the convergence of building systems and the IT world. IP represents the most dramatic opportunity in Building systems for years. From products and tools, infrastructure and skills, sales methodologies and suppliers, true and full adoption of IP brings about significant change in how we build and manage buildings. Experts gather only at one place to evolve this subject—BuilConn. Find out more at www.builconn.com May 16-18, 2006, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs CA |
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03/24/2006 |
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Connectivity Clouds on the Horizon Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com |
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03/24/2006 |
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Domestic Terminal, Perth, Australia Case Study Caroline Cadieux, Marketing Manager, Distech Controls, Inc. |
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03/24/2006 |
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The smart grid envisions an interoperable system that leverages information technology and automated systems to meet demand. John J. "Jack" Mc Gowan, CEM, Energy Control Inc. |
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03/24/2006 |
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Marc
Petock, Director of Marketing Tridium |
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03/24/2006 |
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Sensicast Gives Automated Buildings “The Wireless Advantage” |
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Gary Ambrosino, CEO, Sensicast Systems, Inc Sensicast’s wireless sensor systems operate in buildings across North America and Europe providing robust and reliable monitoring of temperature, process, and energy as well as information for predictive maintenance. |
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03/24/2006 |
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Al De
Wachter, President, Independent Control Specialists Inc. |
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03/24/2006 |
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For more than 5 years of continuous operation, the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) has operated a test lab in Boston. Now the torch is being passed to a new test facility. BACnet International and BTL have reached an agreement with a new organization to establish and maintain a test lab for BACnet products. |
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03/24/2006 |
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New wireless solutions improve reliability, flexibility of sensor deployments in manufacturing, industrial and warehousing facilities. |
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03/24/2006 |
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Honeywell Announces New Infrared Technology Designed To Help Contractors Save Time and Money |
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Infrared Thermostat Interface Module simplifies T7350 thermostat programming. |
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03/24/2006 |
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Ariane Controls to speak at the annual CPC conference in Denmark |
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Quebec City, March 24, 2006- The Center for Powerline Communications (CPC) in Denmark recently asked Ariane Controls to speak at their annual conference to be held next April. The Center for Powerline Communications' mission is to collect, develop and communicate knowledge about powerline technology for the benefit of organizations, educational institutions and the consumers in Denmark. Its focus areas are building automation, electronics and Industrial process control. |
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03/24/2006 |
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Issy-les-Moulineaux, France and London, UK - March 20, 2006 Wavecom SA (NASDAQ: WVCM; Euronext Eurolist compartment B: AVM; ISIN: FR0000073066), a leader in embedded wireless communications platforms for automotive, industrial (machine-to-machine) and mobile professional applications and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, (a 50/50 joint venture between Sony Corporation and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson), announced today the signing of an agreement wherein Wavecom acquires certain assets of Sony Ericsson's M2M Communications Business Unit in a cash transaction that will be valued up to a maximum of €32.5 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close near the end of March 2006. |
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03/22/2006 |
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Santa Barbara, CA – March 20, 2006 – Richards-Zeta (RZ) is pleased to announce that the company has been invited to participate in the “i3 Soluciones” Innovacion Inmobiliaria en IP (Real Estate Innovations in IP) conference www.e-eventos.com/i3 which will be held in Mexico City on March 23, 2006. RZ, known for delivering IP-centric integration solutions for building systems within the continental United States, is now reaching out to influence the growing Latin and South American markets. |
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03/22/2006 |
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Manchester, NH - (March 20, 2006) Teletrol Systems, industry leader in building automation systems worldwide, announced the recent election of Andy McMillan, Teletrol President/CEO, as president of the newly formed BACnet International. The newest entity in the BACnet community, BACnet International is the result of the recent merger of the BACnet Manufacturers Association (BMA) and the BACnet Interest Group of North America (BIG-NA.) McMillan, formerly a member of the board for the BMA, will serve as the new organization’s first president. The Board of Directors for the new organization includes both users and manufacturers, reflecting the group’s diverse membership. |
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03/22/2006 |
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IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2006 – Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX), a leader in industrial device networking, today unveiled a next generation solution for the industrial and building automation markets - the XPress DR+™ industrial device server. As the number of connected factory and building systems explodes, the new XPress DR+ was designed to simplify and reduce the cost of connecting equipment to the network. New features like SwitchPort+ minimize the need for expensive hubs and cabling and also make it possible to connect previously out-of-reach machines. A more powerful core processing platform and ruggedized specs deliver the reliability needed to connect PLCs (programmable logic controllers), robots, process control equipment, temperature monitoring systems or virtually any equipment from anywhere via the network or the Internet. |
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03/18/2006 |
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Cisco Systems, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire SyPixx Networks |
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Cisco Systems(R) (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held SyPixx Networks, Inc. of Waterbury, Connecticut. SyPixx Networks offers network-centric video surveillance software and hardware that enable existing analog video surveillance systems to operate as part of an open IP network. This acquisition will enable Cisco to deliver video surveillance as part of an Intelligent Converged Environment. |
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03/18/2006 |
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Distech Controls Leads with Wireless Technology Applications |
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Quebec, Canada, March 16th, 2006 - Distech Controls, a building automation solutions provider is fast becoming a leader in innovative solutions for the industry, ever focusing on providing unique products that help increase reliability and cost effectiveness. After a popular showing of its new wireless accessories and technology at the AHR Expo 2006, for which Distech Controls obtained the Innovation Honourable Mention in the BAS category, the company has reinforced its commitment to developing wireless applications. |
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03/18/2006 |
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New wireless solutions improve reliability, flexibility of sensor deployments in manufacturing, industrial and warehousing facilities. |
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03/15/2006 |
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New Ember-enabled ZigBee devices from 4-NOKS bring wireless control to home heating and commercial refrigeration. 4-NOKS, S.R.L., a Conegliano, Italy-based systems designer of ZigBee solutions, has developed a number of ZigBee-based devices that enable manufacturers of heating and refrigeration products to add wireless monitoring and control capabilities. |
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03/15/2006 |
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The conference will be held June 25-27, 2006 in Dallas, Texas, in conjunction with Realcomm & BOMA International’s annual conference and trade show. |
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03/13/2006 |
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Moving
Building Automation Systems out of the BOILER ROOM and into the BOARD
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03/13/2006 |
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HCM Introduces 24-Strand Indoor/Outdoor Plenum-Rated Fiber Optic Cables / Lifetime Warranty |
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Manchester, NH – Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM), a leader in the manufacture of copper and fiber optic communication cables, is pleased to announce the release of its 24-strand indoor/outdoor plenum-rated fiber optic cable. HCM also has announced that it plans to offer a lifetime warranty and application assurance on all registered structured cabling projects that consist of HCM cable and an approved connectivity manufacturer. |
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03/13/2006 |
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Mindteck’s ZigBee Application Development: An Unparalleled Accomplishment |
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Bangalore - Mindteck announced the completion of one of the largest commercial installations of ZigBeeTM wireless energy monitoring systems by their customer Wellspring Wireless, in a 590 home apartment community in Rochester, New York, USA, where Wellspring monitors record boiler energy delivered to each apartment. The Wellspring Energy Monitor is capable of measuring wet energy delivered from any boiler or chiller system, and tracking consumption data from conventional water, gas and electric meters. The Energy Monitors are ZigBee compliant and wirelessly transmit consumption and diagnostic information. Mindteck is Wellspring’s ZigBee firmware development partner for Energy Monitor and Water Meter products. |
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03/08/2006 |
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Leveraging M2M Across Industries To Drive Your Competitive Edge |
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03/08/2006 |
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An
interactive program you can complete over the internet right from your
computer, with two-way live audio via your telephone presented by AEE
The Association of Energy Engineers. |
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03/08/2006 |
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Embernet is the name of the new ZigBee-ready network platform from Ember that allows products to communicate wirelessly in self-organising, self-healing mesh-style networks. Adding more Ember-enabled devices to the network makes it more robust, not less. The Embernet protocol stack resides on your choice of host processor, and its API provides a simple, consistent interface to the routing, discovery and service management features of the protocol stack. |
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03/08/2006 |
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BACnet
Show in March (Moscow) The common BACnet booth with 5 vendors and BACnet
Interoperability Show will be organized on "World Climate 2006" Expo
(leading Russian HVAC exhibition) 14-17 March, 2006 (Moscow, Russia).
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03/08/2006 |
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The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA) has introduced a new certification program for Fiber To The Home/Premises (FTTx) technicians to be offered through the network of FOA-approved training organizations. Many of the 140+ FOA-approved schools are expected to offer specialized training and certification based on the FOA CFxT (Certified FTTx Technician) program. |
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03/08/2006 |
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Compal Communications selects Freescale’s platform for ZigBee™ module |
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TEMPE, Arizona — Compal Communications, a global design manufacturer of mobile communication products, has chosen Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL, FSL.B) to provide ZigBee technology for its next-generation wireless communication module. Compal engineered its communication module to meet the ZigBee and IEEE® 802.1.5.4 standards and to address the need for a cost effective, low-power wireless sensor and control network. For example, if a person needs regular healthcare monitoring, ZigBee technology may be used to form a local sensor network around the patient. To assist in an emergency, the ZigBee network may be designed to automatically notify the patient’s GPS phone, which may be programmed to contact the closest medical center. |
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03/08/2006 |
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Microchip Technology's Free ZigBee™ Protocol Stack Now Supports the UBEC uz2400 Transceiver |
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Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, announced its free ZigBee™ Protocol Stack now supports the Uniband Electronic Corporation (UBEC) uz2400 ZigBee/IEEE802.15.4 2.4GHz RF transceiver. Embedded systems designers can now utilize Microchip's ZigBee Stack with the UBEC uz2400 RF transceiver or the Chipcon CC2420 transceiver, providing increased design flexibility. Microchip offers the smallest and only free (no-cost license and royalty free) Zigbee Stack, enabling lower development and system costs. In addition, Microchip announced it has upgraded its ZigBee Stack to version 3.3, to meet ZigBee specification version 1.0. |
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03/03/2006 |
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ELESTA the well respected truly independent German building management supplier has been launched in the UK. Established over 50 years, ELESTA operates exclusively through sales partners in markets. Competent, trained and supported system integrators - their partner companies - take care of control systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning projects from advice on system design through to commissioning and maintenance. |
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03/03/2006 |
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Contemporary Controls Meets Rockwell Automation’s Required and Recommended Switch Features Significant to EtherNet/IP |
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03/03/2006 |
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Featured
Topic of the Week: Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Study Guide |
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02/28/2006 |
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Comtrol Teams Up with Sun to offer Embedded RFID Solution - Integrates Readers, PLCs and SAP |
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Dallas, RFID World 2006 Conference - Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 - Comtrol Corporation today announced the limited release of their EdgeWare edge controller that facilitates real-time communication and transparent integration of controls infrastructure and plant floor devices such as RFID readers with enterprise applications such as SAP. |
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02/28/2006 |
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Upcoming
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02/28/2006 |
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The ABCs of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Do unexpected Ethernet network shutdowns create a crisis mode with people on your case to find the problem? Utilizing redundancy schemes such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) can provide for fault-tolerant communications and keep people off your back! Learn the essentials and advantages of STP. |
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02/28/2006 |
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Tridium, the leading provider of Internet-based control and automation infrastructure announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Kiyon to add wireless functionality to Tridium’s versatile JACE line of controller products. Kiyon provides embeddable mesh networking technology for reliable, high bandwidth wireless networks. |
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02/28/2006 |
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I have quoted industry leaders and linked to content on our web site that demonstrates that there is no one path that exists for connectivity, nor will there ever be. Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com |
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02/28/2006 |
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Using one wireless backbone for several systems can reduce engineering, construction, commissioning and operating cost over the entire life of the building. John Edler and Weilin Wang, Kiyon |
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02/28/2006 |
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A Three Part Series PART 1: Why PID Control is Outdated for Modern Building Applications Tom Hartman, The Hartman Company |
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02/28/2006 |
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Making Success a Standard Al De Wachter, President ICS Inc |
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02/28/2006 |
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We have the technology, we have the infrastructure, we have the attention of the buildings and IT industries, we have the demand from corporations who own buildings, and now we have a way to measure the value of connectivity. Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO, Clasma Events Inc. |
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02/28/2006 |
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The first published study on the market for IT-convergence James McHale, Business Analyst i&i Ltd |
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02/28/2006 |
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Blew at AHR Expo in Chicago Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com |
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02/28/2006 |
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Next Wave of Convergence: BAS along with Voice, Video & Data |
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David W
Clute, Customer Solution Manager, Advisory Services - Cisco Systems |
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02/28/2006 |
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Mike
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02/28/2006 |
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Frank Capuano, President of Strata Resource Inc., Manager of the Buildy Awards Program and Editor of the BuilConn Update for Clasma Inc. The Industry Award in a Time of Innovation and Convergence |
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02/28/2006 |
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18 February 2006 • Tianjin, China an extremely successful conference. |
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02/28/2006 |
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I received a pdf with a "Digital Signage Retail Case Study: Siam Centre & Siam Discovery, Bangkok" in an email from 1-2-1View who's Home Headquarters are in Hong Kong with offices throughout Asia. I would like to share some of the information from their web site and provide connection to this pdf. |
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02/28/2006 |
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When I was in Chicago in the BACnet International booth Jon Williamson showed me how he could wirelessly discover all the BACnet points in the booth on his hand held computer. A very impressive demonstration. The thought that crossed my mind at this point was that the true power of the BACnet international community is the sum of its parts, and product development is now a community affair. |
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03/22/2006 |
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Honeywell Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for its Expertise in Energy Services |
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Palo Alto, Calif. — March 21, 2006 — Frost & Sullivan today announced it has selected Honeywell as the recipient of the 2006 Industry Innovation & Advancement Award for its industry-leading approach of integrating supply- and demand-side measures to help its clients save on energy expenses. The award stems from Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of energy services companies (ESCOs) in the U.S. market. The analysis found that the Honeywell processes for developing and delivering programs that reduce energy consumption and related operating costs have been broadly duplicated throughout the industry and continue to set benchmarks for excellence. For more information, visit www.frost.com. |
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03/22/2006 |
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Glen Allmendinger to Speak @ Commonwealth Club in San Francisco 3/29/06 |
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Glen Allmendinger, Founder and President of Harbor Research, will report on up to the minute developments in intelligent device networking, drawing from real world cases to explain how this revolutionary technology is working its way into the mainstream. To register http://www.commonwealthclub.org/mlf.html#allmendinger |
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03/22/2006 |
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Atmel Extends Battery Life With Its New picoPower AVR MCUs (1) |
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SAN JOSE, California, March 20 /PRNewswire/ - Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), announced today the first two AVR(R) microcontrollers to incorporate a power-saving technology that provides multi-year battery-life in lighting control, security, keyless entry, ZigBee(TM) and other applications that spend most of their time in sleep mode. The picoPower(TM) technology reduces "power-save" power consumption to as little as 650 nA, even with the 32 kHz clock running and superior brown-out detection, the industry's lowest. Web site: http://www.atmel.com |
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03/22/2006 |
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Moxa IMC-21 Entry-level Media Converter? Cost-Effective with Smart Industrial Design |
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Taipei, Taiwan, Mar. 20, 2006-Moxa, a world-class manufacturer of industrial Ethernet products, recently launched a new series of entry-level Industrial Media Converters. The IMC-21 series, which provides an economic solution for Industrial Ethernet to fiber conversion, consists of entry-level 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX and 10BaseT to 10BaseFL media converters. The converters are specially designed for reliable and stable operation in harsh industrial environments, such as machine manufacturing, factory automation, and building automation. Visit www.moxa.com for more information. |
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03/22/2006 |
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NetworkWorld.com - Cisco Thursday announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Linksys Group, the leading provider of wired and wireless network products for consumers and small businesses, for $500 million in stock. Linksys has more than 70 products, including wireless routers, access points, network adapters and print servers, as well as a full line of traditional wired products ranging from routers to network attached storage devices. There is no overlap with Cisco, even in low-end switches - Cisco's are managed and Linksys' are unmanaged, according to Linksys President and CEO Victor Tsao. |
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03/22/2006 |
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Wireless Design & Development Asia - Singapore - Airbee Wireless and Radiocrafts have announced a wireless application built on Airbee-ZNS ZigBee stack with Radiocrafts' ZigBee modules. The parties have executed a license agreement for Airbee's embedded ZigBee based network software. This teaming will offer a ready made platform for integrators and OEMs looking for turnkey ZigBee solutions through the use of ZigBee based module platforms and applications. |
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03/18/2006 |
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Ember's Next-Generation ZigBee Platform Passes ZigBee Certification |
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BOSTON & MILAN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2006--Ember Corporation today announced at the Milan ZigBee Open House that its fourth-generation embedded wireless mesh networking platform has passed ZigBee certification testing. The new EM250 ZigBee(TM) system-on-a-chip (SoC) with EmberZNet 2.2 ZigBee network stack is the second Ember platform to achieve ZigBee-compliant status. Additional information can be found at www.zigbee.org and www.ember.com |
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03/18/2006 |
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Downers Grove, Illinois (March16, 2006) ?The attention drawn to blogging has led Contemporary Controls to create its own online journal to increase awareness of Industrial Ethernet. The blog, titled "Bill's Blog," can be found on the company's www.ctrlink.com site under the Support Menu or simply visit www.ctrlink.com/blog.htm. |
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03/15/2006 |
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ZONEX SYSTEMS has launched an on-line quote program for the HVAC contractor to obtain zone control and DDC system quotes, in minutes, over the Internet. Zonex is working closely with our Distributor partners to provide quick applications assistance, product information, and job quotes. Contractors may access this site at www.zonexcontrols.com Zonex Systems manufactures a full line of zone control products from a 2-zone residential zoning system to a Direct Digital Control (DDC) system that can handle up to 200 zones. |
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03/15/2006 |
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Singapore Energy Efficiency market promising for Ariane Controls |
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Quebec City, March 15, 2006- Ariane Controls continues to deploy its distribution network: in an announcement made today, Ariane has made public its recently signed alliance with Singapore-based components distributor McCoy Components. Ariane Controls is a Powerline Communication (PLC) Technology developer offering highly differentiated networking solutions. www.arianecontrols.com |
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03/13/2006 |
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Understand the Real Value of IP & Building Connectivity - Only at BuilConn Since 2003 BuilConn has defined the future of open systems, integration and intelligent buildings. In 2006 BuilConn shifts its focus to IP centric systems and the convergence of building systems and the IT world. IP represents the most dramatic opportunity in Building systems for years. From products and tools, infrastructure and skills, sales methodologies and suppliers, true and full adoption of IP brings about significant change in how we build and manage buildings. Experts gather only at one place to evolve this subject—BuilConn. May 16-18, 2006 Palm Springs, CA 25% Early Bird Discount Register Now http://www.builconn.com/2006/na/content/register.asp |
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03/13/2006 |
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LINDON, Utah – Because wireless ZigBee technology is designed for a variety of applications, MaxStream has created three different XBee development kits to meet the diverse needs of OEMs and systems integrators. MaxStream is the leading worldwide developer of wireless modem networking for electronic devices. MaxStream provides wireless modem modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design services, and supporting software. Products and services by MaxStream include designing, manufacturing and supporting wireless communications for embedded systems. For more information regarding MaxStream's products and services, contact MaxStream, Inc. at www.maxstream.net |
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03/13/2006 |
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An Introduction to BACnet® (Code WEBS06 105) ASHRAE Online Seminar |
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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST |
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03/13/2006 |
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The Zigbee Alliance has signed up as a Diamond Sponsor for Connections 2006, which will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Centre from 2nd to 4th May 2006. Connections: the digital home conference and showcase, produced by Parks Associates in partnership with CEA, is the largest executive conference and showcase dedicated to advanced digital lifestyle solutions for residential and mobile environments. This year's conference topics include digital entertainment, mobile platforms and services, home networking and infrastructure, home management and digital health, and broadband and IP services. |
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03/13/2006 |
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Palm
Springs, Calif. 5/16/06 - 5/18/06 |
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03/13/2006 |
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Viconics becomes Partner member of LonMark International Organization |
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Viconics has joined the LonMark International organization as a partner member. LONMARK International is a global membership organization created to promote and advance the business of efficient and effective integration of open, multi-vendor control systems utilizing ANSI/EIA/CEA 709.1 and related standards. Membership will permit Viconics to: participate in the definition of interoperability design guidelines; influence the feature-set of products by profile definition; obtain networking opportunities with forward-thinking industry experts with common business objectives; and use the marketing influence of the LonMark organization to promote the interoperability with the new T7600 LonTalk thermostat as well as future products. Visit www.viconics.com for more information. |
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03/13/2006 |
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During the CeBIT fair, Eazix will showcase a platform for a meter-reading application that monitors the demand for a utility's excess capacity. The company will also display its multimedia adapter that targets automotive infotainment as one of its main applications. This adapter operates by receiving streamed content from a server, and then playing back the data on display devices such as projectors and TVs. Eazix will also be promoting its capability for embedded systems, including hardware and software development skills for ARM-based and other 32bit RISC platforms, as well as for low-cost and low-power 8bit and 16bit microprocessors. According to the company, they have worked extensively with embedded Linux for applications such as consumer, office and industrial electronics products. Source: Electronics Engineering Times-Asia |
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03/13/2006 |
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The ZigBee Alliance hopes to unify various home wireless controlling technology with open standards; however, some proprietary wireless technologies are still favored over other technologies by users. At this year's International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China), U.S.-based analog circuit expert Integration Corp. demonstrated a short distance wireless technology based on its own standard. Source: Electronic Engineering Times-China |
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03/08/2006 |
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Atmel's Z-link chipset integrates the AT86ZL3201 Z-Link controller, a dedicated, ZigBee-ready, full function device for the 900MHz and 24GHz 802.15.4 frequency bands.The controller combines encryption hardware with an 8bit AVR RISC processor and memory structures that are optimised specifically to implement the ZigBee standard. The chipset also includes the AT86RF210 Z-Link 868 MHz/902 to 928 MHz 802.15.4 radio with plug-and-play ZigBee and 802.15.4 protocol stacks. |
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03/08/2006 |
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The 2006 Niagara Summit will take place April 30 – May 3 at the Saddlebrook Resort, West Chapel, FL. The 2006 Niagara Summit is all about practical ideas and information that members of the Niagara Community can use. Spend three days exchanging ideas among the Niagara Community, learning valuable, real-world Niagara-based applications and expanding your knowledge and technology experience within the Niagara Community. For full conference program details and to register, please go to: www.niagarasummit.com. |
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03/08/2006 |
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ATLANTA – Papers are being sought for CLIMA 2007, which will focus on creating wellbeing in indoor environments in an environmentally sustainable manner. The conference, organized by the Federation of European Heating and Air-Conditioning Associations (REHVA) and endorsed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), will be held June 10-14, 2007, in Helsinki, Finland. Abstracts are due Oct. 15, 2006. For more information, visit www.ashrae.org/clima2007 |
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03/03/2006 |
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ST. PAUL PROPOSES SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS FOR CITY STREETS St. Paul, Minn., officials are looking to install closed-circuit surveillance cameras throughout the city, giving police a real-time, remote look at what's happening on the streets. NEW YORK HOUSING AUTHORITY PURCHASES ELEVATOR CAMERAS The New York Housing Authority has ordered more than 200 in-elevator surveillance cameras for Queensbridge Houses in New York, the nation's largest public housing development. |
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03/03/2006 |
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IP User Group Security Technology Forum FREE Installer, Consultant & End-User MasterClasses and Product Demonstrations Thursday, 16th March 2006. Holiday Inn Hotel, Oxford. The Centre for Networked Security Knowledge & Learning Date - Thursday, 16th March 2006. Theme - “Security in Education” |
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03/03/2006 |
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The Digital Signage Group. We’re a brand new company that brings seven years of experience in the digital signage industry. Today, we’re uniquely positioned to provide useful, independent advice on how to effectively rollout a digital signage program. By combining and leveraging the resources and experience of established partners and affiliates we provide the best solution available — with no strings attached. Learn more by visiting www.thedigitalsignagegroup.com. |
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02/28/2006 |
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Controls Group North America (CGNA) Hosts Industry Forum with Tridium |
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CGNA is holding their 23rd Annual Spring Conference for their Members and Preferred Vendors in Palm Springs, California, on March 26-29, 2006. CGNA is a national group of 35 wholesale HVAC controls distributors, many of which are Authorized Tridium Distributors for systems integration applications. The theme of the conference is "Partners in a National Marketplace," and will include a half-day forum entitled "National Account Solutions." Ed Merwin, Director, Field Sales, for Tridium, will be speaking and sitting on the forum panel. Tridium is a Preferred Vendor of CGNA and looks to their network of distributors to support their customers throughout the U.S. www.tridium.com www.cgnacontrols.com |
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02/28/2006 |
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Vykon Energy Certification Course 2-day certification course to be held at Tridium Headquarters in Richmond on April 11th-12th. http://training.tridium.com/training/courses/registration/class_registration_form.cfm?SCH_UID=212 |
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02/28/2006 |
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The use of “wireless technology lowers the cost of installations by 90%,” said Emerson President John Berra as he unveiled the process control giant's plans for bringing aspects of the industry under the wireless umbrella at the ARC Advisory Group Forum in Orlando, Fla. Wireless remains a huge hot point in the industry these days, and this big initiative from Emerson just goes to show there are manufacturers that need wireless for things like predictive maintenance, finding blind spots in your plant where you don't take measurements, or getting diagnostic information from devices that have the capability, but a manufacturer never uses. |
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02/28/2006 |
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Dallas, TX Feb 23 - A new study from Parks Associates has found few new households willing to subscribe to Internet services, which will limit 2006 growth in overall Internet penetration to one percent, rising from 63% to 64% by year's end. According to "The National Technology Scan (2005)," a survey of 1,000 U.S. homes, there are currently 39 million homes without Internet access, and among these, only eight million own a computer, an obvious prerequisite for Internet adoption. Moreover, the majority of these PC households will not subscribe to an Internet service at any cost. |
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02/28/2006 |
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IS-2006-15: P2P Makeover: Showtime for DRM? |
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02/28/2006 |
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Intelligent Buildings & LEED + Power Purchasing online seminars from AEE |
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LEED® &
INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS Presented in 1 two-hour live online session New
Program Starts March 6 |
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02/28/2006 |
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Security robots for major events 9th European Police Congress |
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Robowatch Defence, one of the pioneers of homeland security solutions in Germany, introduced the mobile NBC reconnaissance robot OFRO+detect to the professional audience. The robot is equipped with highly sensitive sensors and is able to detect nuclear, biological or chemical hazards within fractions of a second. The flexible application of the mobile robot also guarantees a fast initiation of targeted measures for the protection of endangered people. |
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02/28/2006 |
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The exponential growth in the amount of voice and data communications cabling presents challenges for airflow and space management in building risers and plenum spaces. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has declared that excessive cabling is also a fire safety hazard that creates an unnecessary threat to life and further contributes to property damage in the event of a fire. For more information on this issue, attend one of the new Realcomm "Cabling Controversy" seminars, to be held in 10 cities this year! Visit www.realcomm.com/seminars.htm for a complete schedule and registration information. |
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02/28/2006 |
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FIATECH
2006 Annual Technology Conference & Showcase, May 8-10, 2006 in
Scottsdale, AZ - "Where the Best Get Better"! A wonderful opportunity
for industry leaders to learn about emerging technologies, network with
colleagues, and share your industry's experiences and expertise.
Registration is now open! |
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