Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and
newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of
this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I
feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are
about to fall off my desktop.
Major Automation & Control Trends 2011
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
I am taking a risk at the beginning of the year to provide my thoughts on
automation and control industry trends. I invite readers to contact me and
share any other trends or expand on the trends listed. Trends include
industrial Ethernet proliferation, leveraging information, remote monitoring,
virtualization, mobile device usage, energy conservation and wireless
implementations.
Lighting Control
Lighting control is an essential part of every lighting system. A good
control system satisfies the design intent and owner’s needs by providing the
desired level of flexibility and energy efficiency—typically involving providing
the right amount of light where and when it is needed.The Lighting Controls Association's website has relaunched at www.lightingcontrolsassociation.org,
providing most of the content of the old site, but now having content
that is new, easier find, read, share and discuss. From now on, if you
visit our old site, www.aboutlightingcontrols.org, it will
automatically direct you to the new site.
Call for Papers at greater China FM
Greater China Facilities Management Conference 2011 has formally opened
its call for speaker papers, sponsors and delegate registrations.
Already attracting interest from top companies in the region we invite
top experts globally to join our educational programme presenting
alongside international keynotes on the hottest topics facing the
industry.
The conference will focus largely on commercial FM but we appreciate
innovative suggestions from all areas. The conference theme is
harnessing the power of FM as the industry goes through a revolution
taking its place as a fully recognised pillar of the corporate property
arena.
Open Automated Demand Response Communication Standards (OpenADR or Open Auto-DR) Development
The OpenADR research has been carried out by LBNL Demand Response
Research Center (DRRC) which is managed by Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory. Over six years of research, development, and demonstration
have led to this standard development process. The initial goal of the
OpenADR research was to explore the feasibility of developing a low
cost communications infrastructure to improve the reliability,
repeatability, robustness, and cost-effectiveness of demand response
(DR) in commercial buildings. One key research question was: Could
today's technology be used to automate the response of commercial and
industrial buildings to standardized electricity price and reliability
signals?
"Doctorate of Digital Signage"
Vista, CA - Jan. 2, 2011: The Digital Signage Expert Group (DSEG) today recognized Lyle Bunn with their honorary "Doctorate of Digital Signage" for his contributions to the ongoing advancement and development of the Digital Signage industry through education.
Alan Brawn, Co-Founder and Chair of the Digital Signage Experts Group
Program said, "Lyle Bunn is an industry visionary whose work in Digital
Signage project definition and planning has been extremely valuable in
clarifying project processes, defining a project road map and
navigating critical success factors."
In presenting the recognition Brawn noted that "Lyle Bunn has advanced
the industry through focusing a bright light of attention on digital
signage and publishing almost 200 industry articles and whitepapers in
numerous industry and business publications including USA Today, The
Wall Street Journal, and the National Post. He has provided education
to business and communications professionals at every major industry
event and helped shape conference education programs through his
advisory roles. He has helped honor those deserving of industry wide
recognition by serving on the judging panels of the DIGI and POPAI
award programs. We honor the work and the man."...
Battle for the world's largest video wall
SEEN & NOTED: NEW ZEALAND - Well, it looks like the
battle for the world's largest video wall installation at an airport is
heating up. Todays's entry comes from New Zealand's Christchurch
Airport with an announcement of a new 54 screen video wall
installation. The screens play footage highlighting the South Island’s
natural environment. Christchurch International Airport welcmed 6
million passengers in 2009/2010, ranking as New Zealand’s second
largest airport.
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