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Building IoT:
Analyzing New Technology Options

The Building Internet of Things has created a wealth of innovative products for facilities. But the range of Building IoT products is so wide, and the number of companies offering them is so large, that it can be tough for FMs to get a handle on their options. One way to start analyzing the new tech offerings is by putting them into one of two buckets.

     Ed Sullivan, Learn more...


Rentable Data Center Facilities Reduce Infrastructure Burden

The need to process data is growing at an astonishing rate. For example, according to Cisco, the world now processes 2.5 billion gigabytes of data every day. This of course directly ties back to data center capacity requirements, which has given rise to the idea of data center as a service, or DCaaS. "A DCaaS facility — where state-of-the-art equipment, space, and bandwidth are available for rent — can provide a great opportunity for companies large and small to take advantages of DCaaS services to manage future changes in technology," says Paul Schlattman. Find out more from Schlattman, including tips for FMs who run colocation and DCaaS data centers, and let me know your thoughts.

     Naomi Millán, Learn more...


How Much Is New HVAC Technology Worth to a Facility?

When it comes time to replace HVAC equipment, the easiest route to take is using the same thing that was installed last time, or as close as possible. While this approach has some merit — the FM knows the old technology — it misses the opportunities for energy savings and other performance improvement provided by technological advances. A three-step analysis in a recent issue of Building Operating Management looks at feasibility, performance, and economics to help FMs decide whether a new technology is a better fit than in-kind replacement. What do you think?

     Ed Sullivan, Learn more...


Puerto Rico Needs Facilities Pros

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reaching out to engineering firms to provide technical assistance in the recovery effort after Hurricane Maria ripped Puerto Rico's infrastructure apart. One such firm in Texas posted a call for engineers, architects, plumbers, and electricians on a science board I follow, so I wanted to amplify their message. Click through to find the original post with contact information. And if your firm is likewise pulling a team together to go to Puerto Rico or other islands devastated by the recent hurricanes, and you're looking for folks to join your effort, please feel free to post in the comments below.

     Naomi Millán, Learn more...


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