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09/30/2016
01:43 PM
thyssenkrupp and Microsoft revolutionize urban mobility in Spain with world's first predictive elevator maintenance service Urban mobility in Spain is getting a lift with thyssenkrupp's MAX
09/30/2016
01:41 PM
2017 AHR Expo Exhibitors Reflect Latest Trends in HVACR Industry Strategically centered on creating a premier annual exhibition event for HVACR industry innovation, the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) will feature an array of new and upgraded products in 2017.
09/30/2016
01:40 PM
OSIsoft Announces PI Integrator for Microsoft Azure and New Initiatives to Accelerate Analyzing PI System Data on Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud Platform OSIsoft LLC, a global leader enabling operational intelligence, today unveiled PI Integrator for Microsoft Azure, a new software layer that helps reduce the cost, time and employee effort required to conduct advanced analytics with industrial and operational data on Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud platform.
09/30/2016
01:40 PM
OSIsoft Releases PI Connector for OPC UA and Announces Alliance with Honeywell to Accelerate Scalability and Commercial Deployment New PI Connector delivers data from OPC UA-based devices to PI System providing access to data from devices ranging from distributed control systems down to small embedded devices

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09/22/2016
11:14 AM
Echelon Corp. Delivers First-of-its-Kind Converged Controller for Buildings, Lighting and other IoT Applications The New SmartServer Release Is a Platform for Integrating a Wide Range of Applications with Power Line Meshing to Expand the Reach of Connected Networks
09/22/2016
11:13 AM
Cora Starts Second Phase of Project Management Solution with Honeywell Building Solutions Cora Systems, a leading provider of enterprise portfolio, program and project management (EPPM) solutions, today announced that Honeywell Building Solutions (NYSE: HON), a global leader in energy services, will implement the second phase of its Cora EPPM solution.
09/22/2016
11:12 AM
Looking to the Latest in IoT for Energy Efficiency Education Dashboards A Graphics, a leader in the building automation system (BAS) graphic outsourcing industry, is excited to announce the implementation of a new and dynamic communication technology in their QA Gateway Device.
09/22/2016
11:11 AM
Smart Buildings Get Smarter with nLight ECLYPSE from Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) today introduced the nLight ECLYPSE controller, an innovative smart building ready controller that combines digital lighting and HVAC controls onto one platform.
09/22/2016
11:10 AM
BSRIA launches Indoor Air Quality topic guide - August 2016 BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its new free to download topic guide on the subject of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
09/22/2016
11:09 AM
Enlighted Mentioned in Gartner's Market Guide for Smart Lighting Enlighted, the leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for commercial buildings, announces today it's been listed as a representative vendor in the Gartner "Market Guide for Smart Lighting" report. Enlighted was also designated a 2016 Cool Vendor for Smart City Applications and Solutions.
09/22/2016
11:08 AM
International Exposition Co. Announces 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners 2017 Awards Ceremony & Product of the Year Unveiling Scheduled for January 31 in Vegas
09/22/2016
11:07 AM
Schneider Electric Expands AccessXpert Security Management System to Seamlessly Integrate with Building Management The new enhancements allow facility mangers to seamlessly integrate their security and building management systems for the first time via the BACnet communications protocol to drive information sharing that leads to better building efficiency.
09/22/2016
11:07 AM
KMC Controls Announces Release of Control Basic Block Editor KMC Controls, a leader in building automation and IoT solutions, today announced the general release of its Control Basic Block editor, introducing block programming to its KMC BACnet Controllers.
09/22/2016
11:06 AM
Launching at ASIS 2016: UniKey's CORE Platform Brings Innovative Mobile Access Technology to the Entire PACS Industry Mobile access control is on the rise, and now available to the entire PACS industry with UniKey's CORE platform. Scheduled to launch toe week of ASIS 2016
09/22/2016
11:03 AM
Opto 22 digitally wires the Industrial Internet of Things with Release of Node-RED Nodes for Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) Automation manufacturer delivers software development toolset for rapid IIoT application prototyping and development, accelerating time to ROI

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09/08/2016
10:55 AM
A Winning Hand: ASHRAE 2017 Winter Conference, AHR Expo in Las Vegas When it comes to opportunities for professional development, networking and access to the latest technology, ASHRAE has stacked the deck in favor of its 2017 Winter Conference and AHR Expo taking place in Las Vegas.
09/08/2016
10:54 AM
Lynxspring Announces Release 1.0 for the Onyxx BACnet to Haystack Data Pump Release 1.0 adds additional features, performance improvements, and UI enhancements for greater ease-of-use
09/08/2016
10:53 AM
Tridium Releases Niagara 4.2 and Niagara Analytics 2.0 Integrated release allows for real-time business intelligence, enabling users to make smarter, swifter decisions leading to less waste and expense
09/08/2016
10:50 AM
PointGrab to Showcase Edge-Analytics Sensor Solution in Tyco Innovation Booth at ASIS International 2016 The ASIS International show will be held in Orlando, Florida, September 12-15.
09/08/2016
10:49 AM
Carrier Cor Thermostat Compatible with Amazon Echo Carrier is pleased to announce that its Cor thermostat is now compatible with Amazon's popular Alexa-enabled devices such as the Echo and Echo Dot.
09/08/2016
10:48 AM
Lighting Controls Association Adds Three New Courses to Education Express The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has published three new courses to enhance its popular Education Express program: EE107: Lighting Controls for Existing Buildings, EE302: Centralized Intelligent Lighting Control, and a newly updated version of EE300: Lighting Control of LEDs.
09/08/2016
10:48 AM
AHR Expo Shares Strategy to Attract International Audience Align with Annual HVACR Industry Sales Cycles
09/08/2016
10:47 AM
Distech Controls to Exhibit at the Energy Event 2016 in Birmingham Company to showcase solutions that deliver high value IoT buildings.
09/08/2016
10:46 AM
Sontay Smart Sensors are a Success at Maltese Schoo A primary school in Malta is now benefitting from closer control and improved energy efficiency through a sophisticated Building Energy Management System (BEMS).
09/08/2016
10:46 AM
New CrowdSense tool reveals hidden building performance issues Through simple occupant reporting on comfort and maintenance issues, CrowdSense can uncover larger building inefficiencies that are undetectable by computerized systems.

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09/01/2016
10:04 AM
"The Self Learning Edge Revolution" The Edge Revolution coupled with machine learning will do what the DDC Revolution with programmed logic did to pneumatic control. Completely replacing an industry while providing a quantum leap in capabilities, connection, control and apparent simplification of everything. - Editorial, Ken Sinclair, Publisher
09/01/2016
10:01 AM
Hobbyist Platforms for Powerful Edge Controllers - but what Control Language? - George Thomas, Contemporary Controls
09/01/2016
10:00 AM
Energy Saving Simulations Fail To Account For Human Behaviour In Smart Buildings By studying a building in the real world researchers could tie in human behaviour patterns rather than simply looking at the technology in its ideal circumstances - James McHale, Managing Director, Memoori
09/01/2016
09:59 AM
When Will Machine Learning Reach Smart Buildings? There is a Mount Olympus-like battle over Machine Learning dominance happening among Tech Titans. Smart Buildings and the IoT exist in the weather created by that battle. - Alper Uzmezler, BASSG LLC. & Therese Sullivan, Principal, BuildingContext Ltd
09/01/2016
09:57 AM
Distributed Analysis and Optimization in Building Automation Complete system optimization will require the full complexity of existing building systems, and will be best achieved by the BAS manufacturers themselves. We look forward to these exciting changes on the horizon. - Mike Donlon, Director of Research and Development, Computrols
09/01/2016
09:56 AM
Buildings as Dynamical Systems Part One: Impact of Weather on a Building - Sophie Loire, Ph.D., Research and Technology Fellow, Ecorithm, Inc.
09/01/2016
09:56 AM
BACnet, BAS, and Lighting? Oh My! - Rocky Moore, Director of Business Development, Blue Ridge Technologies
09/01/2016
09:55 AM
San Diego Padres Deploy IoT Edge Gateways to Monitor and Save Water and Energy in Ballpark Qualcomm Edge Intelligent solutions and OSIsoft PI System help monitor Petco Park facilities in real-time to improve efficiencies and maximize the value of their current infrastructure. - Therese Sullivan, Principal, BuildingContext Ltd
09/01/2016
09:54 AM
Collecting and Processing Data at the Edge Collecting and processing data at the edge is becoming an important new technology within our facilities and IoT environments. - Marc Petock, Vice President, Marketing Lynxspring & Connexx Energy
09/01/2016
09:54 AM
Digital Transformation meets Facilities Management Transforming People, Process & Place with the Internet of Things - Rick Rolston, CEO, BuiltSpace Technologies Corp.
09/01/2016
09:52 AM
Leveraging IoT Solutions to Make Commercial Buildings "Smarter" While this industry has been on a journey of increased visibility and openness between systems, the adoption is slowed by the complexity and thus deployment costs. - Christine Boles, Director, Smart Building Solutions, Intel
09/01/2016
09:51 AM
LonMark Credentialing Institute Goes Global with New Online Training, Testing Developing the courses for online access, with no live instructor, also makes it much easier to partner with universities and trade schools to offer the programs to their students as well. We are in discussion with several institutions that want offer the added value of an industry recognized credential to better prepare students for the job market. - Ron Bernstein, LonMark International’s Executive Director
09/01/2016
09:50 AM
Understanding Lighting Control Why should lighting no longer be considered a stand-alone system? - Mike Welch, Managing Director of Control Network Solutions and Russ Sharer, VP Global Marketing and Business Development of Fulham Inc.
09/01/2016
09:49 AM
Expert Advice for Facility Managers Seeking Building Analytics in their Facilities Seek a managed software as a service (MSaaS) vendor to combine the power of SaaS solutions with the oversight of remote engineering experts - Nick Cooper, Field Services Director UK & I EcoBuildings Business, Schneider Electric
09/01/2016
09:48 AM
Creating Scalable Technology-driven Initiatives These cities aren't waiting to create 'smart new construction. They're utilizing technology partners to make their current assets perform better. - Aaron Lapsley, VP of Engineering Services, Switch Automation
09/01/2016
09:47 AM
RESTful API With the RESTful API an automation controller can be connected to cloud applications without having to deal with setting up things like OPC servers or protocol gateways. That's going to save a lot of engineers a lot of time. - Matt Newton, Director of Technical Marketing, Opto 22
09/01/2016
09:46 AM
Using wireless IO for everyday BMS applications To achieve 30-40% project savings it's going to take a change in your approach to system design. If you're used to working with hardwired alternatives, you'll be moving from a highly centralised I/O installation to a distributed model. - Andy Mealor, National Account Manager, WEMS Limited
09/01/2016
09:46 AM
Harnessing the Power of Building Analytics to Maintain Valves and Actuators The six most common problems that occur in both valves and actuators the building control systems that regulate them can cause energy waste, unnecessary equipment wear, poor occupant comfort or other costly headaches. - Dave Savage, Senior Director, Field Services Business Development, EcoBuilding Division, Schneider Electric
09/01/2016
09:45 AM
Technology Distributor A Building Technology Distributor provides building and energy automation devices coupled with local training and support for systems integrators, automation contractors and end users. In fact, Activelogix has announced its inaugural Activelogix Technology Forum (www.AlxTechForum.com). - Greg Barnes, Vice President,Activelogix, LLC
09/01/2016
09:44 AM
Business Mentorship Matters for Start-ups Start-ups help us sharpen our business skills by reminding us where we came from and why we do what we do. - Manny Mandrusiak, Executive Director, Q Collegeand Q Academy
09/01/2016
09:43 AM
The Future of Interoperable Systems Seems like just yesterday, it is now 21 years since the BACnet standard, ASHRAE 135, was approved and published. Since then much has happened. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group
09/01/2016
09:43 AM
Low Cost Powerful Hybrid Edge Controllers One affordable, flexible device that can serve as either a global controller or a field DDC will go a long way to better HVAC system designs. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings
09/01/2016
09:42 AM
Hobby Microcontrollers The Future Of The BAS Industry? The people adapting and modifying new technology for fun yesterday will be shaping the building automation offerings of tomorrow. The differences in outlook and output will not be minor.
09/01/2016
09:41 AM
Education Sessions AHRExpo Las Vegas Our 18th year of Free Education Sessions - Overall theme of all sessions; Productivity the Power of People
09/01/2016
09:40 AM
Across My Desk snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop
09/01/2016
09:36 AM
New Products for September A brief description of some new products for the industry.
08/31/2016
01:07 PM

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