Technology

Buildings can be smart, as technologically complex as computers, due to building automation, interoperability, wifi, HVAC, and other high tech components.



Tridium Recognized For BAS Technology

Frost & Sullivan has recognized Tridium, Inc. with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology of the Year Award, based on its...

Energy Focused Coalition Expands Membership

The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) has announced four new member companies.

New Product Flash: Two-Way Radio From Kenwood

Kenwood has introduced a new high powered mobile communication device.

New Product Flash: Destroyit Shredder With Free Automatic Oiler From MBM

The 2604 is the latest addition to MBM Corporation’s line of Destroyit business shredders.

Web Exclusive: Track Occupant Activity, Reduce Energy Use

This article is contributed by John T. Anderson, president and CEO of PeopleCube, a provider of workplace, resource, and energy management technology

LonMark Collaborating With GreenLink Alliance

The partnership provides a platform for LonMark’s work in with open and interoperable standards and GreenLink’s mission to expand tax incentives for the use of intelligent control technology in existing buildings.

Environmental Systems, Inc. Acquires ECC Controls

Acquisition expands ESI’s technology offerings and locations.

Consortium To Advise DOE On High Performance Green Building Issues

Ten organizations form group to assist federal government on prime sustainability issues.

DOE Awards Contract To TAC For Up To $5 Billion in Energy Efficiency Projects

TAC to implement federal projects using guaranteed savings.

L.A. Live To Feature Technology From Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation of North America and AEG have entered a long-term agreement regarding the mixed use district. The multi-tiered sponsorship agreement, announced on January...

The Facility Technologist: A Mandate For Efficiency

As part of the buildout team for his company's new headquarters, Condon rides the "third wave."

New Web Site Provides Tools For Manufacturers And Purchasers

The Green Standard is trying to make navigating the field of green purchasing easier for facility managers.

Ohio Hospitals Taking Advantage Of Security Technology

Biometrics and wireless RF systems are helping Promedia Health Systems in its efforts to keep its patients and doctors safe.

2008 Trends Recap: From One Year Into The Next

It was another year in which innovation and new ideas helped the facility management profession move into the future. This recap takes a look at what trends made an impact.

Creston International Opens New Offices In Brussels

Crestron International headquarters grand opening showcases expanded facilities.

Data Center In A Box

The tech sector has not been immune to the recession, although one area—data centers—continues to evolve at an impressive pace. Dell is now applying a low tech solution to the data center concept in order to gain some market share in this highly competitive arena.

How Am I Supposed To Type?

Respondents to Pew Research study believe keyboards may disappear by 2012, among other technological developments.

MicroMain Corp. Acquires Aleier Software

Included in the transaction is the company's acquisition of software for managing work orders using portable computing devices.

LonWorks Networking Technology Becomes ISO/IEC Standard

This ratification will enhance the adoption and usage of this technology within the worldwide controls market.

New Data Center Users Group Report Reflects Challenges Ahead

According to Emerson’s fall 2008 Data Center Users' Group member survey, managing a dynamic data center and critical infrastructure continues to be a challenge requiring organizational collaboration and systems integration. Energy efficiency, power densities, and availability were all cited as tough issues that data center managers will continue to face.
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