Review: KNX highlights of 2024 and outlook for 2025
Yasmin Hashmi asks a selection of KNX Association personnel and board members for their highlights of 2024 and what they look forward to in 2025. Jean-Christophe Krieger, President of the KNX Association and KNX Chief Product Officer for Schneider Electric Industries S.A. From the KNX Executive Board level, we started 2024 with a two-day strategic […]
Interview: Marco Koyne on building a sustainable future with KNX
In this interview with Katie Rose, Marco Koyne discusses how international KNX professionals can work together to address climate change and nurture the next generation. KNXtoday: How, why and when did you get involved with KNX, and what are your current roles? MK: As a child, I was interested in repairing things – when my […]
Interview: Jean-Christophe Krieger on becoming the new President of the KNX Association
In this interview, KNX Association’s new President, Jean-Christophe Krieger from company Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts on the priorities for the KNX Association (KNXA) and its continuing drive towards sustainability for a positive climate change impact. KNXtoday: Firstly, congratulations on your new appointment as President of KNX Global Association! The baton has been passed to […]
Siemens appoints Susanne Seitz as CEO of Buildings Business Unit to drive growth and sustainability
The Buildings Business Unit, part of Smart Infrastructure HQ in Zug, Switzerland, brings together the full portfolio of products, software and services for buildings Will accelerate digital transformation towards smarter, more sustainable buildings Seitz’s extensive experience in buildings is instrumental to future growth of Siemens’ buildings business Siemens has appointed Susanne Seitz as CEO of […]
Back to the Future: KNX at 34 years young and stronger than ever
Simon Buddle takes a look at how KNX has gone from strength to strength over the past 34 years, and pays tribute to its core strengths. I’m not sure I can remember what I was doing last week, let alone 34 years ago. However last week was different; I was in an RV driving through […]
Women in KNX: Kathrin Aehling on the benefits of a more diverse industry
In this interview with Katie Rose, Schneider Electric’s Kathrin Aehling shares her enthusiasm for KNX, her research on female inclusion in the industry and strategies that can help to increase diversity within it. KNXtoday: Tell us about your journey to your current management role in Schneider Electric and your dedication to promoting women in tech […]
Show Review – Celebrating 100 Years of Tinkering and Pondering at IFA
Katie Rose reflects on highlights from the 100th IFA exhibition and KNX’s position at the leading edge of sustainable technological innovation. Founded in December 1924, this year marks the centenary of IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung / International Radio Exhibition) held at Messe Berlin 6-10 September 2024. One of the world’s leading trade shows for consumer electronics […]
Technavio estimates building automation and control systems market size to grow by US$31.11 billion from 2024-2028
Demand for energy efficiency to boost the market growth The global building automation and control systems market size is estimated to grow by USD 31.11 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.71% during the forecast period. Demand for energy efficiency is driving market growth, with a trend […]
Women in KNX: Sneha Vyawahare on pioneering KNX in India
In this interview with Katie Rose, Sneha Vyawahare describes her journey to becoming a KNX product developer for the first company in India to produce KNX-certified products. KNXtoday: Briefly, what is your background/biography? SV: After completing a Bachelors Degree in Electronics and Communications (2013) and a Masters in Signal Processing, (2015) I undertook a three-month […]
Women in KNX: Annika Egloff-Schoenen on making women visible
In this interview with Katie Rose, Annika Egloff-Schoenen reflects on the changing representation of women in the trades. Annika Egloff-Schoenen is Editor-in-Chief of BusSysteme Magazine and CEO of Fachverlag Dr. H. Arnold GmbH, a family-run publishing company for trade magazines in the electrical and mobility sectors. She is also a founding member of Women in […]