Echelon Survey Results Show Building Automation Projects are Moving Toward Convergence Onto a Common Industrial Internet Of Things Platform
Almost half of today’s projects involve multiple legacy control protocols—such as BACnet, LonTalk, DALI, C-Bus, Modbus, KNX, etc — that don’t interoperate Echelon Corporation, the world’s leading control networking platform provider, released findings from a recent online survey that shed light on plans for building automation systems of the future. Survey results indicate that a […]
Frost & Sullivan Expects Building Analytics, Cloud Services and Smart Grids to Enhance Building Automation Systems in Europe
Focus grows on consulting and predictive maintenance services Manufacturers of building automation systems (BAS) across Europe are taking their solutions to the next level by using supporting infrastructures such as wireless control devices, cloud services, building analytics software, smart grids, and vertical farming systems. Among these supporting infrastructures, building analytics, the cloud and smart grids […]
IDC Energy Insights Expects Global Smart Building Technology Spend to Reach US$21.9 Billion in 2018
New Global Smart Buildings Forecast presents state of the market, drivers for technology adoption, and business value derived from smart building development IDC Energy Insights today announced the availability of a new report, Global Smart Buildings Forecast 2013-2018 (Doc #EI247447). The new report presents the state of the market, drivers for technology adoption, and the […]
KNX Consultants Installs KNX Lighting in the King’s Road for Sloane Stanley Estates
The Sloane Stanley Estate, one of the most prestigious landowning estates in Chelsea, owns and manages hundreds of commercial and residential properties. The Estate is proactive in its approach and always puts the needs of its tenants and residents first. This has been underlined in a lighting project for a parade of retail outlets at […]
MyKNXStore Returns Bigger and Better with New Website
MyKNXStore are very excited to announce the launch of our new website. We’ve done our research, got the feedback and re-launched a new site which will give customers an effortless journey from start to finish. The website’s new ‘look and feel’ compliments our forward thinking approach to the developing KNX industry bringing MyKNXStore right at […]
ABB and Philips Join Forces in Commercial Building Automation for Energy Efficiency and Increased Functionality
Philips’ lighting systems will connect seamlessly with ABB’s building device controls, reducing the cost of renovation of mid-and small-sized commercial buildings ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), the global leader in lighting, today announced a collaboration to simplify the integration of connected lighting systems and building […]
Siemens Industry Becomes Founding Industry Partner of The Energy Management Association
The Energy Management Association (EMA) announced today that Siemens Industry has become the group’s first Founding Industry Partner. The relationship will be formalized during EMA’s organizational meeting at the Cx Energy 2014 Conference & Expo where Siemens will also be an exhibitor. EMA is a presenter of Cx Energy, an event that connects engineers, service […]
TechSci Research Finds Growth in Green/Smart Buildings is Driving India Building Automation and Control Systems Market
Electronic security & safety systems segment poised to be major contributor to India’s building automation & control systems market during 2014-19 The automation & control systems in buildings provide various benefits such as lower operating cost, conserve energy resources and lower CO2 emissions. Further, the systems facilitate in continuous energy monitoring and energy optimization of […]
Frost & Sullivan Finds Platform Integration Lays Foundation for Development of Smart Homes in Asia-Pacific
Smart homes are no longer a futuristic novelty. Technological advancements, infrastructure expansion, increasing wealth, and decreasing costs are bridging the supply-demand gap for such homes in the Asia-Pacific. Mega trends related to population and urbanization also fuel the smart home market in the region. As a rising population and the emergence of new cities, satellite […]
Navigant Research Finds Commercial Building Automation Systems Are Being Transformed by Digital Technology
Adoption of advanced lighting controls helps spur adoption, report concludes The automation of various building systems – including HVAC, lighting, fire and life safety, and security and access controls – promises to improve energy efficiency and optimization, as well as enhance the comfort and health of occupants. Like the broader computing and voice, video, and […]