Penn State Expands Wi-Fi
Visitors will now be able to access the Internet on the university's 23 campuses using any Wi-Fi enabled device.
Datacom Contamination: Stopping It Before It Starts
While particle and gaseous contamination resulting from dust and dirt can lead to unexpected shutdowns of critical IT equipment, the connection between contamination and hardware failures is often overlooked.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: RPM10 Tachometer
Extech Instruments, a supplier of test and measurement equipment for the industrial marketplace, has introduced a new photo/contact tachometer.
IT Up or Down These Days?
The slowing economy is having very little effect on demand for IT services, while driving improvements in energy efficiency and resource utilization, according to a recently released report.
Improved Efficiency and Citywide Wi-Fi Come to Hollywood
Dubbed Wireless Hollywood: Efficiency Through Innovation, the free outdoor Wi-Fi system will improve the efficiency of numerous city departments including Public Utilities, Police, Code Enforcement, and Building.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: InteLite Sensor
"Smart" sensors have the ability to adapt a facility's lighting schedule based on occupancy patterns.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: MUTAFLEX SYSTEM
This flexible system from Figueras International Seating helps facility managers to handle special event seating with ease.
The Facility Technologist: High Definition Video
Can high definition CCTV leapfrog over traditional digital security cameras?
FRIDAY FUNNY: Gates vs. GM
While this originally circulated as a true story, it is really an Urban Legend that evolved out of a simple three line joke that has been around since the late 1990s.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: CLED Series Exit Signs
The CLED Series provides self-diagnostic electronics as standard equipment.
Eight Firms Chosen By U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
These contractors will perform utility monitoring and control systems work in federal facilities throughout the continental U.S. and overseas.
G-20 Summit Going To Pittsburgh This Fall
In preparation for the event, Smart City Networks will perform technology upgrades at the city's convention center.
Building Automation Trends: Integration Revolution
The next wave of building automation systems may help simplify operations while saving energy.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: TFX Ultra
Dynasonics has developed an ultrasonic clamp-on liquid flow and energy meter.
Cities Sought For Lighting System Trial
Eco Alternative Solutions, LLC is seeking 25 locales to participate in a 90-day trial of its solar powered LED street light system.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: JACE-202-XPR-24 Controller
Tridium's new embedded controller/server platformis designed for remote monitoring and control applications in facilities.
Weird Wednesday: An Unofficial NeoCon Preview from La-Z-Boy
Move over, Segway. Here’s the latest in furniture/transportation innovation. How much would your facilities staff love one of these to get around campus?
On-Site Energy At Higher Ed Campus
Working with American DG Energy Inc., the Stevens Institute of Technology has installed a 75 kW combined heat and power system and a 200 ton natural gas engine driven chiller.
Web Exclusive Article: Building Automation With BACnet
Effectively integrating building automation systems results in lower costs and gained efficiencies.
Smart Card Collaboration
The Smart Card Alliance has recognized HID Global through the association's Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards program.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.