The HVAC/R industry crossed a line without much debate. Smart HVAC privacy wasn't on the agenda when connected thermostats and cloud-based controllers became standard. The focus was efficiency, remote access, and fewer callbacks. But modern systems don't just control temperature. They collect data. Occupancy patterns, schedules, runtime behavior, user access logs. The equipment … [Read more...] about Smart HVAC/R Systems: Convenience or Creepy?
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Manufacturing and Technology Trends
IndustryWeek\'s Manufacturing and Technology Conference, held last week in Raleigh, highlighted the continued infusing of technology into manufacturing ... onto the plant floor as well as through product design. And it\'s a trend that electrical distributors can be uniquely positioned to support and can benefit from. Key words that were used repeatedly included: Smart IoT … [Read more...] about Manufacturing and Technology Trends
Info to Help Your 2018 Planning
Occasionally we come across information that can assist your planning. Below is info regarding the MidAtlantic industrial market, the residential market and how to improve warehouse operations. Industrial Planning Information The Mid-Atlantic market region, which includes Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, is preparing for $49.8 billion in … [Read more...] about Info to Help Your 2018 Planning
Entering and Managing In the IoT Space
Last week we shared information, highlighted the potential opportunities and discussed potential distributor involvement in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) arena while also featuring the first segment of input from Dick Friedman. As promised, below are additional thoughts from Dick: Part one of this series touched on the threat of … [Read more...] about Entering and Managing In the IoT Space
Are you ready for the IoT?
Whether it is IoT or IIoT, the Internet of Things is all the rage. You can\'t pick up a trade publication without seeing an article on either topic. And in reality they are essentially the same with the only difference being the market segment with the IIoT focusing on the industrial market and IoT covering essentially all other segments. Lighting and lighting control … [Read more...] about Are you ready for the IoT?
“Can you hear me now?” – Verizon
Many may remember the Verizon commercials titled \"Can you hear me now?\" And while the spokesperson may have moved to Sprint and is focusing on price, the lighting industry may now be hearing Verizon calling. And electrical and lighting distributors may be hearing from a new competitor ... a new channel. While Verizon is known as a telecom company, it is also well known to … [Read more...] about “Can you hear me now?” – Verizon
