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Boosting Industrial Energy Management

Starting a meter-based operations and maintenance strategy program BY DON MILLSTEIN, E-Mon The rising cost of producing, delivering, and consuming energy in its various forms continues to affect the facility environment. However, despite dramatic cost increases on all fronts, overall energy...

Convergence in Building Automation

According to a recent report by Accenture, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) could drive many trillions of dollars in economic growth worldwide in the next 15 years. Building automation is expected to represent a huge chunk of the total IIoT opportunity—at least, for those able to take...



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Life Safety & Security Systems: Balancing Proactive Security with Privacy

The potential of building automation systems (BAS) to enhance security is undeniable. Networks of sensors, intelligent analytics, and integration with access control and surveillance systems create new possibilities for real-time threat detection, proactive responses, and streamlined emergency procedures. However, these capabilities also bring privacy concerns to the forefront, highlighting the essential need to carefully balance the desire for a more secure environment with the fundamental right to privacy for building occupants.

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