Articles & News on Building Automation

Smart Buildings & IoT: Consider the Connective Security Risks

  • October 2, 2019
  • Feature

By Andrea Carcano, Nozomi Networks Recent research and experience in the modern world have shown that when things connect to the internet, they become a target for malicious hackers. It is imperative that smart building operators make security a priority.

Steps to Accessing the Value of the Digital Twin

  • August 8, 2019
  • Feature

By Eric Green, Dassault Systèmes Across all industries, there is increasing discussion regarding the benefits of implementing a digital twin. At its simplest, a digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product or service -- but not just a static model.

Bentley Systems announces finalists for Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards program

  • August 8, 2019
  • News

The annual awards program honors the work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Twelve independent jury panels of distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from 571 nominations submitted by more than 440 organizations in more than 60 countries.

Reliable Controls announces Thomas Leslie Zaban as President

  • July 3, 2019
  • News

Mr. Zaban has taken the first half of 2019 to transition into the top position of the firm while continuing with his executive sales and marketing responsibilities.

Phoenix Contact to host 4th annual Smart Communities conference

  • July 2, 2019
  • News

Phoenix Contact USA will host its fourth annual Smart Communities conference on Tuesday, August 20, at the company’s U.S. headquarters, 586 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, Pa.

DENSO partners with Honeywell to develop hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems for u

  • June 10, 2019
  • News

By converging their automotive and aerospace expertise, DENSO and Honeywell seek to create propulsion systems that make air travel cleaner, quieter, more efficient and easier to maintain.

DENSO partners with Honeywell to develop hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems for u

  • June 10, 2019
  • News

By converging their automotive and aerospace expertise, DENSO and Honeywell seek to create propulsion systems that make air travel cleaner, quieter, more efficient and easier to maintain.

Dassault Systèmes and SuperMap Software announce partnership for smart city collaboration

  • June 5, 2019
  • News

Under the terms of this memorandum of understanding, the two industry leaders plan to leverage Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and SuperMap’s GIS software and application platform to define new experiences for customers.

Strategic BPA and RPA Layers: Necessities for a Smart City Data Center

  • May 28, 2019
  • Feature

By Jack Wilson, Optimum Consultancy Services The lack of strategically implemented Business Process Automation (BPA) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) within the Smart City’s Data Centers could result in the city’s inundation by the data wave following a Smart City transformation.

FLEXSPACE announces Brendan Jones as Director of Operations

  • May 3, 2019
  • News

In this role, Mr. Jones will be responsible for leading the company’s operational strategy, project management, supplier management- both domestic and international, and management of internal teams to ensure consistent client delivery.