Light + Building 2020 Puts the Spotlight on ‘X as a Service’ in Building Technology
XaaS – What’s that? New business models on the upswing Products and services in the field of lighting and building-services technology are increasingly being marketed in the form of subscription models. Known as ‘X as a Service’ (XaaS), ‘Light as a Service’ (LaaS), ‘Security as a Service’ and ‘Safety as a Service’, this trend offers […]
Siemens Showcases Ways to Transform Buildings from Passive to Adaptive at Light + Building 2020
At this year’s Light + Building trade fair, Siemens will showcase its vision for transforming today’s passive buildings into learning and adaptive environments that intelligently interact with people. The company’s focus at this year’s show is “Building the future today”, outlining the innovations that will make this possible. These include cloud-based technologies, digital planning, occupant-centric […]
Vanderbilt Integrates its SPC Security System with KNXlogic’s Gateways
In today’s technologically driven culture of consumer demand, the integration of products is a massive trump card for company’s looking to whet the appetite of potential customers. One such wing of this is home automation, and these types of solutions for the consumer market have been changing at a rapid pace. Naturally, this then poses […]
Security: safeguarding your customers’ networks
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. I’ve been around long enough to know a time when people left their front doors unlocked during the day. People would pop in for a tea and chat, children running between houses to gather up the gang before heading off down to the river or out into the fields […]
Abtec Building Technologies Introduces ARGOHub for Management of Emergency Lighting Systems
New SaaS technology delivers powerful control, management & fault reporting of emergency lighting systems – plus secure data storage Our new technology, ARGOHub provides building managers with robust monitoring, management and fault reporting of emergency lighting systems across one or more sites. In response to an urgent market need for secure, robust emergency lighting reporting […]
KNX and Domestic Alarm Systems: how effective is your fire strategy?
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Fire is without doubt one of the most devastating incidents that can befall us. The ferocity and magnitude of house fires can leave a home a decimated pile of ash. People who escape stand and watch as thousands of gallons of water are poured onto their home. By the […]
Siemens Supports Secure KNX Communication over IP with New Routers and Interfaces
• New IP routers and IP interfaces ensure secure data and access-proof KNX communication over IP • KNX IP Secure devices meet the highest security requirements in smart buildings • More flexibility in power supply minimizes KNX bus current consumption Siemens Smart Infrastructure expands the proven Gamma instabus building system with new IP routers and […]
Hugo Mueller Offers GS 80.22 KNX Carbon Monoxide Detector
The KNX carbon monoxide detector / CO detector offers an integrated optical and acoustic alarm for increased carbon monoxide concentrations ideal for various rooms in residential properties, such as living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens, or for white good / gas appliances. This advanced air quality sensor offers simplistic installation and wall mounting. Product Overview: KNX […]
Programming Tips: KNX Secure
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. There are a lot of things that make KNX stand out against other systems – the key one being the standardisation of the system. However, one of the consequences of this is the time it can take for updates to the standard to be actually realised as products or solutions. […]
Enertex Announces Availability of KNX IP Secure Router
Enertex KNX IP Secure Router – available now¹ Enertex® Bayern GmbH redefines the reference class in this product line with the world’s first KNXA-certified KNX IP Secure Router. The device has the following functions: KNX IP Secure² Eight independent KNXnet / IP tunnel connections Communication via TCP or UDP KNX IP routing for communication between […]